Posts on how to embrace a “less is more” approach and be more intentional about what you buy, spend, and consume.
The Great Laundry Trek
When Matt and I were first married, we moved into our first apartment together. We were still in grad school, living on student loans and stipends, so I’m sure you can imagine the quality of our little apartment. Like many of the budget friendly apartments in town, we didn’t …
Love Entertaining? A Minimalist Mantra to Keep You Sane
There are a few basic facts nearly everyone knows about me. I love what I do. I firmly believe“y’all” is a word. I’m certain Harry Potter is the greatest story ever told. And I love entertaining. Seriously. If entertaining were a sport, I’d be on the Olympic podium. And …
How I Became a Beginner Minimalist: The Surprising Story
About a year ago, on a rainy Sunday, I found myself binge watching episodes of Tiny House Hunters on HGTV. I couldn’t tear myself away from the 300 square foot tiny homes and the incredibly passionate people that seemed intent on a life change. I watched with a combination …
A Simple Phrase to Help You Stop Buying Stuff You Don’t Need
Confession: I am a longtime lover of things. Cute things, shiny things, sparkly things. Things that smell good, things that look pretty on an end table, things that make entertaining more fun, things that remind me of happy memories. I love stickers, washi tape, cute pens, and coordinated wrapping paper. …
The Holiday Tradition I Gave Up
You know those slightly annoying people who love the holidays? Like over the top, Will Ferrell in Elf, kind of love? That’s totally me. I started planning my tree in October, I’ve been editing my holiday playlist since last year, and I’ve been jonesing to break out my spiced cider …
Simplify Your Life: 9 Quotes to Inspire You
Over the last eight months, I’ve started to question some of the stuff in my life. Not stuff as in people or priorities, but stuff as in belongings, material possessions, and things that take up space. For years, I’ve had a quiet suspicion that all this stuff might be coming …
