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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Wants Versus Needs in Images
Posted on 4 February , 2011 | 13 CommentsI love these images! I can’t help but laugh at this one because I don’t own a smartphone (I don’t have an iPhone, I have an iPod Touch), and I... -
Quote of the Month: Diogenes
Posted on 2 February , 2011 | 6 Comments“I threw my cup away when I saw a child drinking from his hands at the trough.” Diogenes, c. 412 BC – 323 BC ———————————————— Congratulations to Andre from Singapore... -
The Minimalist Wallet Series: Squirrel from The Gilded Nutshell
Posted on 1 February , 2011 | 6 CommentsWhat’s in Squirrel’s Wallet The stuff: The boring: Driver’s license, insurance cards (health and driver’s), Visa debit card, Visa credit card The card collection: 2 grocery discount cards, 2 seldom-used... -
Top 5 Most Common Regrets of the Dying
Posted on 31 January , 2011 | 52 CommentsThese are the top 5 most common regrets of those dying. Let’s hope none of us will ever have any of the following 5 regrets on our deathbed: I wish... -
Beautiful Rooms: Inspiration from the Best of 2010
Posted on 28 January , 2011 | 21 CommentsJust because I’m a minimalist who wouldn’t want to tote around a couch or some armchairs, doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate beautifully designed rooms Here are my favourites from Apartment... -
Possessions and Things have the Power to Improve your Life
Posted on 26 January , 2011 | 16 CommentsThis article has been written as part of the ’Life Beyond Norms’ series; a collaborative project aimed at dispelling societal norms that have been handed down, or unwittingly thrust upon us.... -
The Minimalist Wallet Series: Jonathan Blundell from We Live Simply
Posted on 25 January , 2011 | 2 CommentsWhat’s in Jonathan Blundell’s Wallet I’ve cut down on the things I carry with me over the last six months or so. Currently I’m only carrying my sunglasses, a money... -
Stuff has a lot of meaning: 100-Year French Mansion Becomes a Museum
Posted on 24 January , 2011 | 7 CommentsYou can read the post from BBC and watch the video about the French House that was locked for 100 years here. “….he decorated the house with imported tapestries, paintings... -
Becoming a Minimalist — Humourous Video
Posted on 22 January , 2011 | 37 CommentsNot meant for minimalists who don’t have a sense of humour. (For the record, I LOVE IT!!! ) “Why does deodorant count but not soap or shampoo?” First shared by... -
The Minimalist Wallet Series: Rachel Jonat from Minimalist Mom
Posted on 18 January , 2011 | 11 CommentsWhat’s in Rachel Jonat’s Wallet Prada pocket book: I will not lie, there are a lot of cards in there. I try to keep the ones I use most often... -
The Little Girl Who Has Everything
Posted on 14 January , 2011 | 32 CommentsI think the picture says it all. You can click on it to make it larger… Note: I never said what the picture says to me as a minimalist. I... -
The Minimalist Wallet Series: Andrew Odom from Tiny Revolution
Posted on 11 January , 2011 | 5 CommentsWhat’s in Andrew Odom’s Wallet I think it is important to note that my computer bag is my office, my secretary, my print shop, my IT support, etc. I am... -
Quote of the Month: Socrates
Posted on 10 January , 2011 | 2 Comments“How many things are there which I do not want.” Socrates, c. 469 BC – 399 BC -
Minimalist’s Shoe Wardrobe
Posted on 5 January , 2011 | 35 CommentsReader Angela wrote in asking about a post on basics of a minimalist shoe wardrobe: My first thought was: Oh no. My second thought was: Wait. I don’t have an... -
The Minimalist Wallet Series: Rob from The Simple Llama
Posted on 4 January , 2011 | 6 CommentsLama? Meet Llama. What’s in Rob’s Wallet Alright, here we go. I have my trusty PenFed Visa, Business AMEX, driver’s license, and seven bucks. My wallet has exactly two credit...