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minimalism

  • growing a minimalist wardrobe: affordability.

    A minimalist wardrobe is not by definition an expensive wardrobe.  There are minimalist wardrobes out there that consist of five ragged t-shirts and three pairs of threadbare jeans. This wardrobe is not mine, and…

    April 15, 2015 81 Comments
  • life in a tiny apartment.

    Tip #118: Swap the lights. As you’ve probably grasped, my general approach to living in a rental apartment tends toward making as few drastic changes as possible. (In case you need a reminder about…

    March 4, 2015 37 Comments
  • baby proof: sleeping in one bedroom.

    One bedroom. Three people.This is not a steamy story, though I do my best to keep our bedroom that way. Every night I fill a little enamel pan with water and set it on…

    February 11, 2015 41 Comments
  • life in a tiny apartment.

    Tip #117: 5 Things You May or May Not Need in a Tiny Apartment. I’ll first admit that James and I recently watched a whole slew of Tiny House Nation episodes. This fact proves…

    February 4, 2015 26 Comments
  • life in a tiny apartment.

    Tip #116: Make resolutions. Don’t worry so much about keeping them. I love a good list of resolutions. It’s not because I magically think that this will be the year that I make it back…

    January 7, 2015 25 Comments
  • giving: charitable donations.

    When you’re at a loss for what to give as the window for holiday shopping comes to a close, a donation in someone’s name is a lovely gift to offer. I like to think…

    December 23, 2014 5 Comments