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Minimalist closet: Packing for SF
I’m leaving for 1 week in San Francisco today, and I wanted to pack light. I loathe lugging around big suitcases, because not only is it a hassle, it just screams “tourist! come rob me” when you’re...
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I don’t own a lot of stuff. I have a very, very small bedroom and limited closet space. I have one dresser, one desk, and one shelf. That’s it. There is nowhere to hide clutter or stack papers. I can...
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I’ve always been very proud of my spartan wardrobe. I am an unusual girl in the sense that I don’t shop very much, and never as a regular hobby like many women I know. In the entire month of August, I...
View ArticleThe Story of Stuff – a case for minimalism
I recently picked up the book “The Story of Stuff” by Annie Leonard. I haven’t finished yet, but so far I really like what she has to say. I found this on YouTube so you can get a quick look: Crazy,...
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Closet cull Winter 2012
My original, very first closet cull was in November 2010. That was a long time ago, so I thought it was about time to do another. I’ve bought a ton of new clothes since then, so I was expecting my...
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Getting my clothing spending down to 5%
I think it was the lovely Adina J that told me clothing should be 5% of your spending (or maybe it was 3%?). Not sure if she heard this rule somewhere or if she made it up herself, but regardless, she...
View ArticleIn With The Old
Last night I took my winter boots into a shoe repair shop to redeem them from their current state of disarray. I purchased these boots last year (or maybe the year before?) for ~$250 and essentially...
View ArticleSpend your money on experiences, not stuff
“This is about people being persuaded to spend money they don’t have to buy things we don’t need, to create impressions that won’t last on people we don’t care about.” – Tim Jackson I think if you ask...
View ArticleA Minimalist Christmas: how I got out of giving & getting stuff Holiday 2010
I guess I’m a bit of a grinch, but I have a limited tolerance for Christmas. Oh, I love it when its here and I’ll listen to carols and bake cookies and get that warm & fuzzy feeling when I watch...
View ArticleMinimalist closet: Packing for SF
I’m leaving for 1 week in San Francisco today, and I wanted to pack light. I loathe lugging around big suitcases, because not only is it a hassle, it just screams “tourist! come rob me” when you’re...
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