Wabi-Sabi – Incorporating An Aesthetic of Imperfect Beauty

Wabi-Sabi – Incorporating An Aesthetic of Imperfect Beauty

I have always found Japanese culture fascinating. Have you ever seen a living room with worn, mismatched furniture and loved the aesthetic? Or maybe you have a favorite bowl that’s stained and chipped but still brings you much joy? You’ve been experiencing wabi-sabi, another unique concept birthed by Japan.  Wabi-sabi is part feeling, part philosophy,…

Unique Person – The Value and Greatness In Each of Us

Unique Person – The Value and Greatness In Each of Us

We’ve all come across those people we thought were different, special, and unique in their own way. I believe specific characteristics and behaviors make someone unique, whether a teacher, friend, or stranger on the street. A unique person has something that sets them apart from others.  They leave an impression, have an unpredictable nature, or…

Books On Minimalism – Diving Deeper into Better Living

Books On Minimalism – Diving Deeper into Better Living

Perhaps you’re interested in decluttering your home, or you want to leap into full-scale minimalism. There are books for that!  I will discuss different formats of books on minimalism and some popular titles to get you started. Books on minimalism guide readers on how to become a minimalist.  There are print, E-books, audiobooks, and workbooks…

How To Be A Minimalist – Guide to More Meaningful Living

How To Be A Minimalist – Guide to More Meaningful Living

We live in a fast-paced, frustrating, consumerist-driven world that can seem unrelenting and driven to keep us unhappy.  If you’re tired of trying to keep up and maintain a certain image, I’m going to share what I know about how to be a minimalist. A minimalist follows the “less is more” principle with clothing, belongings,…

Materialistic Things – Those That Matter and Those That Don’t

Materialistic Things – Those That Matter and Those That Don’t

Think about the things you buy in stores monthly or weekly — what purpose do they serve?  It may be for materialistic purposes if you feel like you’re buying things and you’re not sure why.  I’m going to talk about materialistic things and what purposes they may serve in our lives. Materialistic things are the…

Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe – Essentials for Classic Style

Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe – Essentials for Classic Style

We’ve all got them — closets filled with old clothing pieces, pants that don’t fit, and nice pieces that are for “just in case,” otherwise known as clothing clutter.  I’m going to talk about decluttering your clothes with a minimalist capsule wardrobe and how it could save you time and space. A minimalist capsule wardrobe…