Home & Garden

20 April 2021

Minimalism: Seven reasons to respect your space

Minimalism begins with a desire to respect your space. You can’t respect the place where you rest your head at night if you’re not happy with the amount of stuff ...
19 April 2021

Review: Minimalism Room By Room by Elizabeth Enright Phillips

Minimalism Room By Room came out in early 2020, so I saved it to my Amazon wishlist and to my delight, I received it for a Christmas present last year. ...
16 April 2021

Eight reasons why minimalism is the best medicine

Today we look at all the ways in which minimalism can help to improve your health and why it is your best medicine- other than laughter of course. It reduces things ...
15 April 2021

Minimalism: Seven reasons to keep a diary throughout your minimalist journey

Like any significant life event, journalling can be a useful tool to help you make sense of the things you’re experiencing and to assist you in making a plan. Minimalism ...
14 April 2021

Minimalism: Seven common mistakes people make when journeying into minimalism

If you are an aspiring minimalist and looking to live more simply there are several pitfalls associated with this lifestyle. So, before you begin or if you are at the ...
13 April 2021

Minimalism: Seven board games you can declutter today

If your cupboard, garage or loft space is full to bursting with games of all shapes and sizes- there is no better time than the present to clear out the ...
12 April 2021

Minimalism: Seven benefits of a minimalist garden

Now is the perfect time to turn your attention to your garden, as new shoots are beginning to poke through and the weather is more welcoming. If you have spent ...
11 April 2021

Minimalism: Top tips for donating to charity shops as they reopen

If you have been stockpiling the things you want to get rid of in your home throughout lockdown, you may be excited at the prospect of being able to donate ...
8 April 2021

Minimalism: Seven ways to minimise your screen time

If you have decluttered your physical items and are keeping on top of your space, you may be looking at other areas of your life to cut back on- such ...
7 April 2021

Minimalism: Seven ways to keep a minimal book collection

Books seem to be a problem for a lot of people when it comes to decluttering. Often we are reluctant to get rid of books for sentimental reasons or fear ...
6 April 2021

Minimalism: Minimal decor ideas for ALL your upcoming celebrations

While you may be tempted to get swept up in having specific decorations for every celebration that comes along in the calendar, there really is no need. If you want ...
3 April 2021

Leading Interior Designer Natalia Zubizarreta Discusses Chic Décor and Why Life Is an Improv

Natalia Zubizarreta, one of the leading Spanish interior decorators, is all about transferring life’s improvisations onto the tableau of a home. Her passion leads, and beauty is her mentor. As ...
2 April 2021

Minimalism: Seven just in case items that are necessary in an emergency

We have talked about the dangers of ‘just in case’ items- things that you think you might need ‘someday’. These can build up in the background to the point of having ...
31 March 2021

Minimalism: Seven minimalist gifts for Easter

If you are a minimalist or trying to live more simply you might still want to get a little gift for the people you are close to this Easter. Similarly, ...
28 March 2021

Minimalism: 28 Things you can declutter on the 28th March 2021

We are so close to the finish line now! If you’ve followed the 30 Day Minimalism Game by The Minimalists to the letter, you will be able to say you’ve cleared ...
26 March 2021

Minimalism: A year in lockdown- what has it done for the minimalist lifestyle?

When we marked a year since the first lockdown on the 24th March, it was a time for reflection and indeed- still is. We asked ourselves questions such as- what ...
23 March 2021

Minimalism: 23 Things you can declutter on the 23rd March 2021

Just nine days left on the 30 Day Minimalism Game if that is the tool you are using to declutter your space. However if you are just looking for a ...
22 March 2021

Minimalism: 22 Things you can declutter on the 22nd March 2021

We are nearly there- not long until the end of the month, so if you are doing the 30 Day Minimalism Game, hang in there- you can do it! If ...
20 March 2021

Minimalism: 20 Things you can declutter on the 20th March 2021

Perhaps you are following the 30 Day Minimalism Game to the letter or maybe you are struggling for areas of your home to focus on- either way- we are posting ...
19 March 2021

Minimalism: 19 Things you can declutter on the 19th March 2021

If you’re progressing steadily with the 30 Day Minimalism Game created by The Minimalists or you simply want to be able to breathe a sigh of relief in an organised ...
18 March 2021

Minimalism: Eighteen things you can declutter on the 18th March 2021

Whether you are keen to get to the end of the 30 Day Minimalism Game or you just want to have more control over your space, we are here to ...
17 March 2021

Minimalism: 17 Things you can declutter on the 17th March 2021

If you’re motivated by the 30 Day Minimalism Game (see video below for details) or you are trying to fill in your time with some decluttering to pass some time during ...
16 March 2021

Minimalism: 16 Things you can declutter on the 16th March 2021

Whether you are joining in with the other folks who are doing the 30 Day Minimalism Challenge this month or you are just systematically going through each room in your ...
16 March 2021

Seven ways minimalism can set you free

This lifestyle is one that can have a freeing effect if you embrace it wholeheartedly. Here are a just a few reasons why: Minimalism frees you of things: The emotional ...