In a Nutshell
other blog: fabulously broke in the city
minimalist since: 2007 -- why minimalism?
talk to me: contact me here!
current location: canada/usa
home: hotel room
owns: 3 suitcases 2 carryons of stuff
# of items: more than 100!
furniture: 1 japanese futon
works: business consultant
gadgets: macbook pro, ipod touch (pda)
drinks: earl grey cream tea
practices: rebel yoga and de-cluttering
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
quirk: must prep my food before eating
Latest Headlines
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A house in Mexico made out of bottles (glass and plastic)
Posted on 28 January , 2010 | 20 CommentsWhat a neat idea. I just wonder if it’s feasible to build homes here with 4 seasons, using bottles as the structure. Also, it’d be interesting to find out how... -
The Negative Cost of being a Minimalist
Posted on 27 January , 2010 | 11 CommentsA side effect that is both positive and negative with being a minimalist, is wanting everything to be small and compact. Being a minimalist is great and all, but it’s... -
Pick a colour, any colour & instantly use it!
Posted on 25 January , 2010 | 11 CommentsNot sure how practical this would be for actual designers, but it sure is cool! Via Presurfer -
Confusing minimalism with frugality
Posted on 25 January , 2010 | 38 CommentsIn response to something I posted and thought was neat – colour changing bathroom tiles, reader Chris posted: These tiles cost $291 per square foot. Why would you even think about... -
Saturday Project: Caring for your items
Posted on 23 January , 2010 | 8 CommentsToday’s Saturday Project, is about half an hour to an hour to go around your home and find one or all the little things that: need to be cleaned and... -
The evolution of Crayola Crayons
Posted on 21 January , 2010 | 8 CommentsI remember spending hours with these crayons. I had the 64-pack of colours, and I drew and coloured every piece of paper in sight. But let’s be honest, I did... -
The American Tourist and Mexican Fisherman
Posted on 20 January , 2010 | 16 CommentsAs my last note on happiness and attaining it, here is a story that has been at the back of my mind for a while now. It keeps my priorities... -
What font are you?
Posted on 19 January , 2010 | 14 CommentsI turned out to be Courier: Rational, Understated, Progressive and Disciplined. I definitely save the Strawberry Creams for last, and eat the disgusting truffles first. Take the test here. Password:... -
Larry Hagman (J.R. From “Dallas”) is selling his Ojai, CA estate
Posted on 18 January , 2010 | 4 CommentsLarry Hagman and his wife Maj have listed their 43-acre Ojai estate for $11 Million. The 9-Bedroom 14-Bath Mediterranean-style estate is located at 9950 Sulphur Mountain Road, Ojai, CA 93023... -
A Minimalist’s Birdhouse… or is that a Minimalist Bird’s House?
Posted on 17 January , 2010 | 2 CommentsWhat a cute, novel idea. If I were a bird, I’d rather have a whole house, but then again…. if there’s free food to be foraged from this lovely house... -
I know what you are thinking.. but this is not a vibrator
Posted on 16 January , 2010 | 3 CommentsIt’s an innovative, self-heating baby bottle designed by none other than Karim Rashid. It doesn’t need any electricity to heat up. Just use salt! The contents are warmed by an... -
A Minimalist’s Inspiration for an Organized Bathroom
Posted on 15 January , 2010 | 24 CommentsBig thank you to Apartment Therapy’s Catrin Morris who graciously linked to post in this post: Bathrooms Organized and Clutter-Free Reader Tamala asked: I was wondering if you had any... -
Have colour changing bathroom tiles
Posted on 14 January , 2010 | 8 CommentsI do have to say I prefer plain grey slate, but this is great for people who cannot make up their mind about what colour they want. Via Apartment Therapy -
Leaf Carving Artwork: Isn’t it beautiful?
Posted on 13 January , 2010 | 3 CommentsV Via Fresh Pics -
Money in Minimalism: Can we live without it? (Part Two)
Posted on 13 January , 2010 | 13 CommentsSome people get really mad at money “I wish we didn’t have to deal with these bills and with money” “I wish we lived in a world without money” “Money...