"Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction." —Germany Kent Every morning, including this one, brings with it new potential and a chance for change. This is an amazing opportunity for those who need it—and a stark … Read More
Less Clutter, More Home
"A comfortable home is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience." —Sydney Smith, 1843 It is difficult to overstate the importance we humans place on "home." I once heard a commentator speaking about … Read More
Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.
For the last ten years, I have been compiling and publishing curated articles that inspire simplicity. At first, it was an exercise in communicating to Becoming Minimalist readers the most popular articles I sent out on Twitter. But over the … Read More
5 House Rules to Make Minimalism Work for Any Decorating Style
Note: This is a guest post from Myquillyn Smith of The Nesting Place and author of House Rules. What comes to mind when you think of minimalist home decorating? I used to think minimalism was a style of its own—a harsh, colorless contemporary … Read More
How to Distinguish Between Wants and Needs
Maybe one of the most underrated skills in our world today is the ability to distinguish between wants and needs. Think about it: When was the last time you sat down to actually distinguish between the two? I'm not even sure most of us could … Read More