DIY Projects

Create a Minimalist Bedroom Oasis

According to an article by the  Huffington Post, the average person will spend 26 years sleeping and 7 years trying to fall asleep.  That’s 33 years of your life. In bed.  That’s a lot of time. So, if you are going to spend that much time in your room, why not make it a relaxing place to be? …

Minimalism & Decluttering

10 Benefits of Minimalist Living

At its core, minimalist living is the removal of the unnecessary in order to pursue the primary.  Minimalism is more than just getting rid of stuff.  It’s about embracing the experience beyond decluttering. A minimalist lifestyle is rich in both physical and psychological benefits.  If you’ve found your way here, you are at least curious about minimalist…

Minimalism & Decluttering

How I Failed the 30-Day Minimalism Game

The 30-Day Minimalism Game Two fairly well-known guys in the minimalism movement are best friends Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus.  Back in 2009, they were typical, career-driven twenty-somethings conquering the world.  Until they weren’t.  They upended their lives in the pursuit of something more.  As part of their mission, The Minimalists started a social media challenge called…

DIY Projects

Toy Box Plans

When creating EJ’s Montessori style toddler room, I scoured antique stores to find a piece that could work as a toy box and storage unit combination.  I enjoy filling our home with unique, found pieces.  There’s something about curating a space through repurposing pieces that feels so much more authentic than just picking up something…