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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
How to Live More Minimally When “Minimalism” Doesn’t Feel Realistic
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 ...
Why Decluttering Gets Harder Before It Gets Easier
When I first started decluttering, I thought it would be like spring cleaning: sort through a few drawers and donate what I didn’t need. Sure, I’d have to put in a little elbow grease, but as long as I put in the effort, I’d get the results I wanted: a cl ...
What to Do With the Stuff You Declutter When You’re Worried About the Environment
We’ve all seen the headlines — images of overflowing landfills and mountains of discarded clothes, some so large they’re visible from space. It’s heartbreaking, and it makes you think differently about decluttering. How can you justify letting go of thin ...






