Not sure where to start?
Sometimes it's about freed up financial resources, but often it's more about creating intentional routines and time. Choosing what is truly important.
- Tinkering with the idea of how to simplify your home situation?
- What might a downsize really entail?
- Ideas for how to live more intimately with the seasons?
Sometimes it's about freed up financial resources, but often it's more about creating intentional routines and time. Choosing what is truly important.
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Celebrate national simplicity dayThis is a national holiday, every July 12th, that is close to our hearts.
Celebrating doesn't have to mean making wholesale changes in your home or lifestyle (necessarily). I wanted to share 5 Ways to Celebrate, thoughtfully. And a little back story. Check it out and let me know in the comments if you tried any of these ideas. |
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why are porches so alluring?"In practically all of us is a deep, distinctive longing to possess a little corner of that Eden from which our modern and materialistic way of living have made us exiles. "
Gustav Stickley, early 20th century The front porch is one of the most ubiquitous features of a craftsman bungalow -- I've always loved and been drawn to them. I wondered why we are so enamored... Find out what I figured out: |
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Living with the seasons: transitional spacesSimple Living does NOT mean doing without or being uncomfortable or cramped. But it does require thoughtful design along with creative solutions to space needs.
By creating an intentional connection between our home and the surrounding landscape, we craft a direct link between our daily activities and the cycle of the earth. And. We can greatly expand the amount of living space available to us. Find out how. |
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That hygge time of yearAs the days get colder and darker, it's easy to find yourself whistfully holding on to the summer that's fading.
But in the Nordic tradition, we choose to embrace this change and find great pleasure in celebrating it. Have you ever heard the term "hygge" and wondered... what? Well, find out how to hygge right here. |
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Fika: The Nordic Coffee RitualThe Swedish Fika tradition is the soothing coffee ritual you need in your life.
Fika is such a civilized respite from a busy day. The goal isn't to just down your coffee from a paper cup while multi-tasking, but to slow down, relax for a few minutes, and share with others. Celebrate the simple pleasures in life. Learn how to Fika like a Swede! |
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Celebrate Fall EquinoxAnd just like that, it just all settles into this easy, warm glow.
We are celebrating the Fall Equinox in the northern hemisphere today... Far from being just the end of summer, autumn always feels like a new beginning to me. Living with the seasons, means embracing the gentle motion of change. |
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Does it have to be tiny?Are you dreaming of shrinking your house burden and lifestyle, but totally overwhelmed with the pressure to live in a "tiny house?"
Tiny is the buzzy cool trend these days for sure. But you have other meaningful options and we think they are vastly more manageable and comfortable. Find out how to evaluate your smaller-house options. |
NORDIC inspiration
Nordic lifestyle & design are integral in how I grew up and a wonderful inspiration for a smaller, simpler & more beautiful life.
Serene | Historic | Beautiful | Cozy | Mysig
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live with the seasons
Embracing & observing the gift of each season creates a wonderful drumbeat that makes life just so delicious. Live with the Seasons.
Nature | Gardens | Exploring | Celebration
SUSTAINABLE living
Choosing a smaller & simpler lifestyle allows you to chase your dreams & pay less for it!
(By the way, smaller does not necessarily mean tiny.)
#smallnottiny
(By the way, smaller does not necessarily mean tiny.)
#smallnottiny
Smaller | Simpler | Organic | Local | Viable
