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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Quote of the Month: Henry David Thoreau
Posted on 3 May , 2013 | 2 CommentsMen have become the tools of their tools. Henry David Thoreau -
Being a minimalist doesn’t mean you have to give up style and fashion
Posted on 1 April , 2013 | 3 CommentsThe most common (and negative) comment I get about any kind of wardrobe post is: You don’t need that much as a minimalist! You’re crazy/psychotic! You’re just pushing people to... -
My 10 Essential Wardrobe Pieces
Posted on 25 March , 2013 | 1 CommentThese 10 essential pieces are otherwise known as my powerhouse items mentioned in my 10 Steps tp get your wardrobe to where you want it to be. If I had... -
Buying only to replace what you’ve used or worn out
Posted on 25 February , 2013 | 4 CommentsI think I’m at this stage now of my things — buying only to replace what has broken. For instance, my first PC from college years is about to die.... -
![I hear this starter sentence a lot: Even I don’t call myself a minimalist, but even I… [insert minimalist-ish sentence here] Examples of minimalist-ish sentences: …”don’t own more than 5...](http://www.everydayminimalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/stock-zen-rocks-plate-115x115.jpg "Well even I don’t call myself a minimalist, but…")
Well even I don’t call myself a minimalist, but…
Posted on 4 February , 2013 | 2 CommentsI hear this starter sentence a lot: Even I don’t call myself a minimalist, but even I… [insert minimalist-ish sentence here] Examples of minimalist-ish sentences: …”don’t own more than 5... -
‘Want versus need’ in a single image
Posted on 24 December , 2012 | 1 CommentHow true it is… except I know I keep things that I want, not need so for me, this is just a good reminder of limiting those wants to... -
The Shaming and Judgment of Others’ Lifestyles and Choices
Posted on 22 October , 2012 | 8 CommentsWe as a society, have a problem with shaming others and not seeing the good in the actions others take. We shame others for even taking the smallest of steps... -
Minimalist Storefronts
Posted on 10 October , 2012 | 3 CommentsWe all know about minimalism in general, especially for houses, but from my trip to Asia, here are some more interesting ways to be minimalist, even in your business.... -
Trying to better understand my motivations for why I do what I do, and why I buy what I buy
Posted on 26 September , 2012 | 11 CommentsNote: This post is a mental exercise for myself, rather than giving tips or giving any kind of specific enlightening “ah hah” moments, if there ever were any to begin... -
Walking around without a purse
Posted on 15 August , 2012 | 18 CommentsThe other day I went out with just a jacket, jeans, my minimalist silver ID wallet and my iPod Touch. See below: Nothing else. I cannot tell you how... -
Life is more fun when you are challenged
Posted on 8 August , 2012 | 5 CommentsLife is way more interesting if you are challenged at every turn, even sinking down to the very bottom depths of despair, than if everything were to come too easily... -
The Possibles, Impossibles and Not Possibles of Life
Posted on 30 July , 2012 | No CommentsHave you ever once said “That’s impossible!” in your life? I have. Many times, and I even do it to this day, still not having learned from my mistakes (although... -
How much is too much? Is it ever enough?
Posted on 18 July , 2012 | 8 CommentsI’ve always wondered if there were rules concerning how many clothes or laptops were enough. To be fair, no one needs more than a couple of outfits a week and... -
My Parents, the Hoarders
Posted on 9 July , 2012 | 16 CommentsJust a light-hearted hoarder story today. Enjoy! Have I ever mentioned that my parents are hoarders? Well, they are. Not as bad as the ones shown on TV, but having... -
Minimalist Spices: What I use on a regular basis
Posted on 18 June , 2012 | 8 CommentsFor me, I used to have a HUGE spice rack filled with every spice imaginable. Did I use any of them except garlic and onion powder? Not really. These days,...