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
Minimalism Archive
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Do you buy more just because it’s a better deal?
Posted on 29 June , 2011 | 20 CommentsAre you interested in how much I spent in Asia for 5 weeks for each category? Head on over to my Fabulously Broke in the City blog, and check out... -
Add beauty to your space without adding bulk
Posted on 17 June , 2011 | 6 CommentsAttack your walls! But don’t start installing shelves or hanging paintings yet. What I am talking about, is painting on the walls, adding wallpaper, decals or interesting pieces of art... -
Minimalism lends well to (modern) nomadism
Posted on 15 June , 2011 | 8 CommentsFrom my (and BF’s) personal experiences, being a minimalist has a lot of benefits, namely being able to be a sort of a nomad. I used to joke (early on)... -
The Everyday Minimalist Top Posts – May 2011
Posted on 2 June , 2011 | No CommentsMay 2011 Top Posts Removing your mental roadblocks and constraints Getting your visa for China: Canada What I packed for Asia 2011 for 5 weeks into one carryon How I... -
I’ve gone so long without it…. what’s another year?
Posted on 25 May , 2011 | 13 CommentsThis is surprisingly effective for me. I use it to squash any desire for something (after I really determine that I don’t need it), by saying: I have already gone... -
Top 10 Reasons to Consider Sleeping on the Floor
Posted on 18 May , 2011 | 37 CommentsBla bla bla. You’ve heard me wax poetic about sleeping on the floor, but I thought I’d go into a bit more detail about all of the benefits to us,... -
Packing for 5 Weeks in Asia
Posted on 13 May , 2011 | 38 CommentsHere you go as promised! My final packing for 5 weeks in Asia. I changed a couple of things but the concept is still the same. MINIMAL!!! Click on the... -
Quote of the Month: Geoffrey Chaucer
Posted on 6 May , 2011 | 3 Comments“He who covets is a poor man, because he wants what he cannot get; but he who has nothing and covets nothing is rich, though you may think him no... -
Everyday Minimalist Top Posts – April 2011
Posted on 2 May , 2011 | 1 CommentApril 2011 Best Posts! Guide to simplifying your life What happens after minimalism? Everything we own What people own: CHINA How many earths do you need? Minimalist shoes and sneakers... -
Everything We Own
Posted on 27 April , 2011 | 22 CommentsThere you have it. Everything we own fits into the following 6 suitcases and 4 carry-ons. The boxes of stuff you see with our kitchen stuff fits into one of the... -
What People Own: CHINA
Posted on 25 April , 2011 | 23 CommentsPhotographer’s Biography Huang Qingjun Born in September 1971 in Daqing, Heilongjiang Province In January 1999, joined the Chinese Photographers’ Association Now is the professional artist I saw these images and... -
Minimalist Shoes and Sneakers
Posted on 20 April , 2011 | 36 CommentsI did a post on a Minimalist Shoe Wardrobe, but I thought it’d be fun to do a round-up of all the Minimalist Shoes that are available out there. Needless... -
How do you decide if something is worth keeping?
Posted on 13 April , 2011 | 20 CommentsThe question we all struggle with from time to time is how to decide if something is worth keeping. Do we look at setting rules for ourselves and specific numbers... -
Why do we buy ‘Quality over Quantity’?
Posted on 11 April , 2011 | 8 CommentsA great question sent in by a very sweet reader Tammy, to ask me to please explain the concept of ‘quality over quantity’, and to apply it to minimalism. WHAT... -
Home is where the heart is…
Posted on 8 April , 2011 | 8 CommentsDo you know the saying: We really live and believe it. We don’t feel any attachment to a city or apartment, because we are at home wherever we decide is...