If you’ve ever looked at “minimalist” homes online and thought, That’s lovely, but absolutely not my life, you’re not alone. Maybe you like the idea of less clutter and more breathing room… but the version of minimalism you’ve seen feels too extreme. Emp ...
5 Things Decluttering Taught Me About Love, Loss + Letting Go
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I often say decluttering is about so much more than “getting rid of stuff.” Yes, it clears space in your home — but for me, it’s also been a classroom where I’ve learned some of my most important life less ...
6 Things to Declutter When You’ve Had Enough
If you haven’t come across Melani and WDNC, it’s all about celebrating what we simply don’t care about anymore as we move through midlife and beyond. Things like tweezing your eyebrows, going braless in public, or turning down your music to park the car. ...
Stop “Dating” Your Clutter for Its Potential
Years ago, I read a piece of dating advice that stuck with me: don’t date someone for their potential. The idea is simple — if you’re seeing someone and you notice a few things that don’t quite work, you shouldn’t think, “Oh, they’ll probably change, I’l ...
What My Five-Year-Old Taught Me About Decluttering (A Quick but Effective Tip)
Lately, my five-year-old has been very clear about one thing: he is not a baby anymore. If I slip up and call him “my baby,” he straightens his back, folds his arms, and says, “Mummy, I said don’t call me that!” He says it with such conviction that I can ...
Clutter-Free Ways to Update Your Home (Without Buying A Ton of Stuff)
Every now and then, I look around my home and feel that familiar itch for change. Maybe it’s because of a photo I’ve seen online or a friend’s newly updated space … but suddenly my own home feels a little dull. I’m guessing I’m not alone. Usually, my ins ...






