I am naturally a big hoarder and don't like to part ways with things but once I learnt to de-clutter, things turned out better then expected. Family heirlooms tend to be stored away for long periods but like you said, I have an emotional attachment to them that I can't shake. If I was to sell them off, it would be like selling a part of my family away. I guess there is always something in life that simply cannot be overcome by logic haha!