The Minimalists' first book of essays was free for Kindle recently and I downloaded it and read the whole thing over a weekend. It's a quick read. Most of the essays contained within are available from their website but the book also features two unpublished ones, which are fantastic. The stories of these two guys … Continue reading On quitting
Month: September 2012
The clutter of broken promises
This post is inspired by a recent post on Miss Minimalist. In her post, she describes a baby swing that she purchased because it promised to make her fussy baby nap. Though she is a die-hard "minsumerist," she wasted no time parting with her money to buy this swing, this promise of peace while her … Continue reading The clutter of broken promises
Minimalist inbox
I mentioned before that I have eliminated clutter from my email inboxes. Here is the four-step program for quitting email clutter: Delete unneeded emails Unsubscribe from emails you don't read Organize kept emails with labels or folders Develop a system for dealing with incoming emails I used to have thousands and thousands of emails in … Continue reading Minimalist inbox
Minimalist jewelry box
Is your jewelry box overstuffed? Jewelry can be hard to minimize, because it really doesn't take up all that much space and it often has sentimental memories attached or may cause you feelings of guilt when you consider relocating it from your life. Wedding rings, inherited jewelry, gifts from current or past partners, gifts from … Continue reading Minimalist jewelry box
Materialism is not the enemy
Do you have a favorite shirt? When you develop your minimalist wardrobe, each piece in your closet earns its place by being comfortable, affordable, flattering, and beautiful. Each piece matters. May my favorite shirt, a brown jersey knit stretch tee with a ruched chest, rest in peace. I noticed it was getting threadbare a couple … Continue reading Materialism is not the enemy
Oh my god, shoes
How many shoes does a minimalist own? Minimalism isn't about having the absolute least amount of stuff that is humanly possible. It's humanly possible to never leave the house ever and just go barefoot inside all the time. No shoes and no socks. How minimal. No, minimalism is having what you need and no more. … Continue reading Oh my god, shoes
Multifunctional clothing: The cozy
It's a cardigan. It's a jacket. It's a cowl neck sweater. It's off the shoulder. It's even a scarf. More than ten sweaters that take up the space of only one -- interested? As minimalists, we strive to detach from the need to obtain physical items to make us happy. Giving up fashion trends is … Continue reading Multifunctional clothing: The cozy
Travel update: Jessica in Spain
Just a link to my sister's recent post about the verbal minimalism that results from speaking your second language in a new place: http://sevilletoseville.wordpress.com/2012/09/04/reflecciones/
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How often do you delete emails without reading them? It starts innocently enough. Maybe you signed up for emails to get a discount on your shopping trip one day, or you signed up for a card at a restaurant to get a free appetizer. Perhaps you signed a petition to show your support for a … Continue reading Click here to unsubscribe
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