Adopting a more minimalist lifestyle, for me, is a gradual process….it’s not going to happen quickly or easily. I’ve spent many years – and several house moves – accumulating a whole lot of stuff. My garage still holds boxes of items that have travelled with me on said house moves…boxes of old school books, photo […]
Derwentwater This week has seen the amazing news that the Lake District has been officially named a World Heritage Site by the World Heritage Convention (part of UNESCO). This is so exciting for residents and visitors to the Lake District alike. It celebrates the fact that the Lake District is an area of outstanding international […]
In this post, I wanted to give some tips on how to declutter your handbag. But first of all, let me tell you that if your handbag is bulging at the seams, then you’re definitely alone. Before decluttering my own handbag, it was full of clutter, too. Anyone with kids won’t be surprised when I […]
As readers of this blog will know, one of my goal’s is to lead a more minimalist, or simpler, lifestyle. To have a lighter, less cluttered living space….instead of being surrounded with things that I don’t love, need or enjoy. I want to have a space that enables me to focus on the things that […]
Being lucky enough to live in the Lake District, I’ve always enjoyed spending time outdoors with my family. Whether we head over to Crummock Water or to Rannerdale to see the bluebells in May, walking together is something we’ve always enjoyed doing. For those days when it’s pleasantly warm, we have the whole day free, and the […]
As readers of my blog will know, I’m always interested in learning more about minimalism and how to live a simpler lifestyle. So when I saw this book on my Instagram feed, it fascinated me from the start. It’s the journey of a man, Fumio Sasaki, who “lives in a tiny studio in Tokyo with […]
As readers of my blog will know, reducing screen time in our family is something that’s very important to me. Every week, we enjoy our no-gadget Sunday mornings (read more here) and I try to get the kids outdoors as much as I can. That’s why I was so excited to read about National Unplugging […]
Too often, it seems like happiness is something we strive towards, something on the horizon, something just out of our reach, something to aim for. If only we could afford to purchase a certain item, we’d be happier; if we had a new home, a new car, a new job. If only we could lose […]
Since starting to declutter our home, I’m discovering little moments of calm and joy along the way and what, once, seemed like an insurmountable task, has now become a challenge that I’m starting to enjoy. Anyone following this blog or my Facebook page, will know that our home is still far from perfect. I’ve still got […]
Since starting to learn more about minimalism, I’ve come to accept that (for me, in any case) it’s not going to be a quick transformation. It’s going to be a slower, relaxed process; something that I can do at my own pace. I’m going to enjoy taking small steps towards a more minimalist lifestyle and […]