Last month I attended a presentation for moms. While most of the talk was inspiring, I left fighting an itch to ascend my own soapbox. I jotted a few notes…
Tag: decluttering
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Emily McDermott. Long before I even knew what minimalism was, dresses were my kryptonite. One look in my closet and you could…
After honing my decluttering skills over the past few years, I’ve developed a theory. Goes like this. Our ability to declutter grows in direct proportion to our ability to make…
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Rose Lounsbury, author of Less: Minimalism for Real. If you’re like many of us, “get organized” is always near the top of…
When I started out on my minimalist journey three years ago, I quickly became a “how-to-declutter-your-home” junkie. I read blog posts, scoured books, enrolled in courses, and listened to podcasts.…
In a recent conversation with a good friend, I recognized myself three years ago. “I can’t stand the mess in our home,” she expressed. Following her toddler around the playground…
We’re three months away from moving day, which means I’ve begun to take a hard, close look at the possessions in our minimalist home. While I’m already in the habit…
I don’t own a lot of sentimental items, but the largest by far is the upright piano in our family room. My dad gave it to my mom when I…
Spring is finally upon us. And for many of us this time of year, our focus naturally turns toward the state of our homes. We open wide windows and begin…
I have a real weakness for minimalist interior design. Rooms flooded with natural light and adorned with white accents, copious greenery, and a bit of wicker or macramé boho flair…