Hello Reader, Craving a slower pace of life but can't quite seem to let go of the busyness that's keeping you in a state of perpetual stress? I remember how hard it was to break free of always having to feel busy. Use these 12 gentle guidelines to learn how to slow down so you can begin enjoying your life. How to Slow Down (And Enjoy Life). xo, Courtney
2 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, These minimalist home rules don't involve being perfectly organized, perfectly simple or perfect in any way at all. Instead, these home rules are designed to help you live more simply and feel at ease in your home and your life. 5 Minimalist Home Rules (that don't involve being perfect). xo, Courtney
4 days ago • 1 min read
Weekend Wisdom: “I have already settled it for myself so flattery and criticism go down the same drain and I am quite free.” - Georgia O’Keeffe This is one of my favorite prayer/meditations. There are many variations and here is one of them. It's recommended that you repeat this for yourself, then a loved one. You can then say it for a difficult person in your life and then all beings. It's calming, nourishing and so simple. “May I be happy.May I be healthy.May I be at peace.May I be...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Here's the updated link to the article! Books were one of the last things I donated. I never thought of them as clutter because they are books, beautiful books. After careful consideration, I realized I wanted to make room for more reading and I didn't want to keep books only to clean, move and organize them. Do you have a pile of books that you've been meaning to donate, but aren't quite sure where to take them? Here are 25 places to donate books, plus advice on what to do with...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Books were one of the last things I donated. I never thought of them as clutter because they are books, beautiful books. After careful consideration, I realized I wanted to make room for more reading and I didn't want to keep books only to clean, move and organize them. Do you have a pile of books that you've been meaning to donate, but aren't quite sure where to take them? Here are 25 places to donate books, plus advice on what to do with used and damaged titles. 25 Places To...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, It's so easy to justify kitchen purchases and gifts because we think we will use them. We eat everyday after all! In most cases, we hold on to way too much and need to declutter things on a regular basis. These no-nonsense kitchen decluttering tips will help you declutter less and enjoy time in the kitchen more. 8 No-Nonsense Ways To Declutter Kitchen Things. xo, Courtney
11 days ago • 1 min read
Weekend Wisdom: Don't forget that decluttering is self-care. How are you doing out there? How is your sleep? How is your heart? If it’s been a while since you checked in with the most important person in your life, this might be a good time. Remember, that moment when you don’t think you have time to take care of yourself is the exact moment you need to take care of yourself. So, what do you need in this moment? If what you need feels like too much or too big of a change, make the question...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, When most people do a weekly reset, they focus on the physical clutter and dirt that's accumulated in their home. Dishes get washed and put away, shelves dusted, and items put back in their proper places. But what about other areas of life, such as our calendars and our minds? When we don't take time to reset all facets of our lives, things build up, weigh us down, and hold us back. With everything else going on in the world and our lives, a consistent weekly reset routine can...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, In the summer of 2010, I began thinking about decluttering my closet and simplifying my wardrobe. Even though I had been simplifying my life for a few years by decluttering other areas of my home and paying off debt, I avoided the closet. I didn't want to shift my simplicity efforts to my closet because I knew it would mean a big change. Still, I didn't realize how it would change everything. My 33-item wardrobe experiment (16 years later). xo, Courtney
18 days ago • 1 min read