Keep Less. Make More.
There are lots of decluttering rules out there, or guiding principles that you can use to help you clear out spaces. And while these tips are really helpful in some aspects of decluttering, they’re really not helpful for crafters. Let’s take a look at three common decluttering rules that I don’t think work well for […]
There’s a lot of talk on the Internet about how to romanticize your life, which basically just means taking the time to appreciate what you have and allow yourself the nice things and little treats that make life feel a little more special. What Does it Mean to Romanticize Your Life? Posts about romanticizing your […]
Trends in decluttering come and go like in everything else, and reverse decluttering seems to be having a moment. Let’s look at what it is and how to reverse declutter your spaces. How Decluttering Usually Works If you’ve ever read a book or watched a show about decluttering, or even just tried to do it […]
Making is an act of resistance. In a world that tells you to consume, that tries to tell you what to do and think and how to spend your time, making something with your own hands is rejection of the status quo. To bring joy and self-expression into your life is important all the time, […]
My office is the catch-all for stuff in our house, and it’s gotten pretty overwhelming, so I started using this decluttering tip and I thought it might help you, too. Declutter five things at a time. Once a day, or every time you walk into the room, or as often as you can, pick up […]
Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus (also known as The Minimalists) is not a minimalism book for people who want to learn how to do minimalism. Minimalism isn’t actually mentioned that much in the book, which is instead mostly about the Five Values (capital letters theirs) they say are […]
I have so much crafty stuff, even after decluttering my craft supplies a few times, that I think it’s time for a no buy craft supplies period. I want to say it will be all year but I’m not sure I can make it LOL. Here’s what I’m thinking about as I plan for no […]
Here’s a decluttering tip that literally came to me in a dream. I know that sounds silly, but hear me out. I was at a conference or something in the dream, and while we were attending an event someone came in and mixed everyone’s stuff together. Not just putting it all in the same place, […]
I know a lot of people have problems with actually getting rid of things when they declutter, but putting things in decluttering purgatory can help. If you’re the sort of person who is hesitant to declutter — or to actually get rid of the things you’ve chosen to declutter — using a purgatory system can […]
My office/studio/craft space always feels like a bit of a mess, but the worst space of all is the craft closet. It’s always overflowing with stuff! Here’s how to declutter a craft closet if you have one that’s out of control in your house, too. What is a Craft Closet? A craft closet doesn’t have […]