When I started my personal minimalist movement in January I did not know that "minimalism" was a buzz word or that many consider it a fad. All I knew was that I wanted to live a simpler life. While I had made great strides in decluttering my house, I was not where I wanted to be. I found this article, How to Stage Your Home for Living, randomly and it spoke to my spirit.
As I make progress, I've searched for inspiration on Pinterest. The kitchens that came up were all white in an eerie way, like an institution where everything is eliminated for the safety of the residents. That is not my definition of minimalism. I chose to have color in my home to add life and warmth. I enjoy hosting/entertaining others and hope people find my home inviting and feel comfortable to be themselves. Our dogs will greet you at the door and you'll see their hair on the furniture, our super friendly cat will come to check you out when you sit down, and we will likely try to get you to join us in playing a board game after dinner. I want to have experiences that help me connect to people and my family.
I'm in New York as I write this post and one of the things I'm enjoying most is the "anything goes" attitude of creative ways people have of expressing their spirit. It has given me more confidence to forge my minimalist path in my way. I like the expression comfy cozy minimalist. I don't know if that's already a thing, but I'm going to run with it as my theme.
What's your theme?
Use it or lose it. I have 2 kitchen cabinets and one desk top and 4 closet shelves. They will now be used as a storage/garden potting station in the garage. Waiting for my main man Craig to home and make it happen.
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