2017 began with a bit of a mindset shift for me.
I was no longer interested in (or motivated to) complete constant BFPs (big fat projects). Instead, I wanted to really ENJOY and LIVE IN our home. Isn’t that what we’ve worked for all these years?
4 things I miss most about living tiny
It’s been just over a year since we expanded our living space from 320 square feet to 1500 square feet. (In case you are new around here, we converted the loft of an old barn into a small apartment to live in while we were building our house.)
After living in such a small space for about 18 months, the move was a very welcome change. But there are a few things I miss about living small. Here are some of them.
How to stop the inflow of stuff into your home
Every home needs a little space to breathe. Because when you have less stuff taking up space, your home feels cleaner and you have less stuff to be responsible for. That’s a huge win.
Here are some simple tips to bring less stuff into your home.
Questions to ask yourself while purging
Getting rid of stuff is sort of addicting. Once you get going, it’s hard to stop. If you stop moving for too long, you could end up in a bin going to charity. I just keep discovering boxes and drawers and cabinets that are begging to be purged.
“Take me to Goodwill,” they whisper. “Don’t let me live out my life in the dark of this box.”
Clearing your home of clutter (again)
Do you ever look around your home and wonder how you even managed to acquire all this stuff? You don’t have to qualify for an episode of Hoarders to feel like it’s all just a little too much. Your home could look beautiful and organized to those around you. You may spend plenty of time picking up clutter […]
Your checklist to a clean, tidy and decluttered home
If your house feels out of control and full of clutter – you are not alone. If you feel totally overwhelmed by the daily maintenance of your household – you are not alone. But it really doesn’t have to be this way. I don’t expect you to spend a full day purging every single inch […]