As I continue on my "minimalist" journal I realized I've made a pivotal jump this past year. I went from decluttering every room in my house to actually owning less stuff. And can I tell you how freeing that is? Of course, that's what this post is all about. But even the switch in my mind from simply wanting to get rid of stuff to desiring less stuff has been magical. So ... Read More »
My 10 Commandments of Slow, Simple Living
Over the past several years I've been on a quest to "live simply." Just scroll to the top and it's in my blog's header! I want to enjoy each day. I don't want to feel rushed. Life is stressful enough without adding unrealistic expectations, busyness, vanity, and consumerism. I want to learn the art of slow simple living. So, I've slowly been taking portions of my life and ... Read More »
5 Simple Ideas to Love Your Home (Again)
Maybe you used to love your home but now you’ve lost that spark. Or maybe you’ve never loved your home (or apartment) but would like to, or at least learn to be content in it. If so, here are 5 tangible ways (using our 5 senses!) to love our homes again. 10 Simple Ideas to Love Your Home (Again) (This post probably contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure ... Read More »
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe Step-By-Step
We've finally arrived at Week 3 of my "Live More With Less" Series: How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe. For those that don't know what a capsule wardrobe is it's a "mini" wardrobe where every thing goes together and you love every piece. Now, there are many variations of the definition - and sizes of capsule wardrobes - but that hits the main points. Also, don't forget to check ... Read More »
5 Tips To Maintain a Clutter-Free Home
You did it. You finally de-cluttered your home or closet. Slowly, though, you’ve noticed that items have begun to creep back in. Now you have more knick-knacks again than Great Aunt Ida. What happened? Well, decluttering is only half the battle. The other is to have a plan put in place to prevent clutter from sneaking back in. But first, make sure you read the post "Live More ... Read More »