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
Minimalist Archive
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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... -
Technology on the move: How to be mobile, minimalist & connected
Posted on 14 May , 2012 | 3 CommentsA little history As someone who has moved apartments at least once a year (sometimes two or three times in a year) for the past 8 years, on top of... -
Tips Towards A Minimalist’s Shoe Wardrobe
Posted on 27 April , 2012 | 9 CommentsThis is a tricky one for me I tell you! It all depends on the weather you live in and what your lifestyle is like. The tricky part comes when... -
Creative Minimalist Print Ads
Posted on 25 April , 2012 | 3 CommentsMy two loves, joining in together (Did I mention how much I enjoy a well done commercial, ad or design? No? Well I’m telling you now.) A child’s imagination! I... -
A Minimalist’s Piece of Art
Posted on 16 September , 2011 | 13 CommentsAs you all know, I am really not a fan of decoration. I don’t like little statues, knickknacks or anything I have to think about packing gently, dusting or not... -
Minimalist Hairstyling: Pros, Cons and Costs
Posted on 29 August , 2011 | 59 CommentsJust the other day BF turns to me and says: You know darling, if you just cut your hair down short like mine, you could save a LOT of money... -
College, Minimalist and Mobile Cooking: The scoop on eating well without a fully-equipped kitchen
Posted on 8 August , 2011 | 21 CommentsI know this post says: College Cooking, but it can also be considered Minimalist, if you consider how little you really need to make an awesome meal on the fly.... -
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... -
Minimalist Accessories
Posted on 28 February , 2011 | 39 CommentsHUGE BIG FAT NOT-A-MINIMALIST IN THIS DEPARTMENT DISCLAIMER: Angela asked for a post on Minimalist Accessories, and to be totally honest: I am really the worst person to ask for this... -
Not everyone wants to be a minimalist. Now what?
Posted on 14 February , 2011 | 20 CommentsSo you’ve decided you want to be a minimalist. Awesome. But not everyone in your life or family wants to do it. Now what? Do it just for yourself --... -
I am a bad minimalist blogger.
Posted on 9 February , 2011 | 33 CommentsI am here to tell you that everything I do as a “minimalist” is purely for selfish, practical reasons. (Actually, even doing minimalist stuff to find inner peace and lightness... -
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... -
A Minimalist’s Kitchen and Cooking Utensils
Posted on 13 December , 2010 | 23 CommentsThese seem to be pretty popular posts! You’ve seen my “office” and my fridge. Now how about my kitchen and my pantry? I guess it’s like when I like seeing... -
Ultra-Small Parking-Space Sized 30 Square Metered Japanese Apartment for $500,000
Posted on 17 November , 2010 | 17 Comments…and at half a million, it’s a steal, especially in Japan. I don’t think I could do this. This is not what I’d consider to be a comfortable lifestyle, no... -
A minimalist’s wallet
Posted on 27 September , 2010 | 17 CommentsI have a regular wallet with everything you can possibly think of. But when I am going out without a complicated purpose (just to walk, or to the grocery store),...