Minimal Makeup

I have always viewed makeup as an art form, and I believe that we have seen a major transformation in the last few years in the portrayal of makeup.  Personally, though, makeup has always been somewhat of a stress for me.  So, a minimalist makeup routine keeps me happy and helps me express myself.

Let me share with you how I simplified my routine and my beauty products, bringing a more peaceful makeup practice.

#MinsGame : Developing Minimalism as a Habit

For the month of March, I'm challenging all of you to play The Minimalists 30-day Minimalism Game!

Minimalist Closet: Decluttering the Clothes in Your Life

Minimalism is a process and by that, I stress the importance of making it a process rather than one swift move through the house.  With our cottage, I found starting with one aspect and being thorough has been most effective.

Purging Versus the Process of Decluttering

Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or even depressed by the piles of stuff on your dinner table, under the bed, and having little to no room in your closet? You are definitely not alone!

And yet, we still don't have enough! We go to our favorite store and see the things we don't have and come to believe that we need them, that we are deficient in some way without all the things.

Having this stuff can have a negative impact on your quality of life.  Let me walk you through how you can begin a process of healing this pattern.

A Minimalist Valentine's Day

Whether you're in a relationship or living life solo, a minimalist Valentine's Day celebration will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.

Let me walk you through what minimalism has to offer on the day of love...

Minimalist Kitchen: The Appliances You Can Live Without

When I began to embrace minimalism as a way of decluttering our home, I looked at my kitchen and asked, how can I live without all my favorite kitchen utensils and appliances?  There was no way I was getting rid of my favorite wooden spoons and my Ninja blender.

It was then that I realized that I was approaching minimalism the wrong way.

Homemade Artisan Croutons

On these cold winter days, I am always looking for an excuse to use the oven and heat up the house.

The Minimalist Cottage

Welcome!

I am excited to embark on this journey with you through minimalist living--focusing on your home, health, and what's going on in the kitchen!  Sometimes, though, minimalism can take on different meanings depending on who is talking about it.

Here's what minimalism means to me...