tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post1040669634557710583..comments2024-03-28T09:06:51.308+00:00Comments on Just a little less: Minimalist Monday: The Path to MinimalismClaire/Just a little lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14030696365673329064noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-9176168383694448802013-08-27T21:49:43.252+01:002013-08-27T21:49:43.252+01:00I've probably always had a tendency toward a s...I've probably always had a tendency toward a simpler life. As a young child I remember being fascinated by a series called 'living in the past' where they managed with the bare basics. It's probably in my psyche...Jo@simplybeingmumhttp://simplybeingmum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-4858982403704341942013-07-19T17:31:50.566+01:002013-07-19T17:31:50.566+01:00I really, really like your blog! I'm just star...I really, really like your blog! I'm just starting to tip-toe into minimalism <br />http://lasagnolove.blogspot.de/2013/06/you-get-to-decide-what-to-worship-i.html)<br />and find your site really well written and informative!<br /><br />Gretings from Germany and a sunny weekend,<br /><br />Bambi<br /><br />http://lasagnolove.blogspot.de/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617245892843349123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-9160745012414484342013-03-20T14:15:49.274+00:002013-03-20T14:15:49.274+00:00I nodded my head throughout this entire post. I fe...I nodded my head throughout this entire post. I feel the same as you on all counts. It's so freeing not to be thinking of the next "thing" I want to buy. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04632955602639382927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-76180501903663090082013-03-19T21:04:31.039+00:002013-03-19T21:04:31.039+00:00Yes the maintenance of a large garden is something...Yes the maintenance of a large garden is something young families seem to be switching away from. Twenty years ago we thought it was great for our kids to have a garden to play in as well as a pool but nowadays many only want a pool. Thanks for the encouragement and yes, we are happy to wait for the right family. :) Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18233631855574286076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-90038647852953098912013-03-19T20:54:25.287+00:002013-03-19T20:54:25.287+00:00fabulous post claire,could you write a post on sim...fabulous post claire,could you write a post on simplified skincare,toiletries and makeup.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-34640528007165814722013-03-19T20:44:33.485+00:002013-03-19T20:44:33.485+00:00I was on that same wheel xoI was on that same wheel xoClaire/Just a little lesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14030696365673329064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-73870093514734497502013-03-19T20:11:52.224+00:002013-03-19T20:11:52.224+00:00Living with less stuff gives me so much more free ...Living with less stuff gives me so much more free time to do the things I enjoy!<br />Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-31595973227853387662013-03-19T16:13:08.783+00:002013-03-19T16:13:08.783+00:00I can't put into words how simplifying my/our ...I can't put into words how simplifying my/our life has changed me - I'm no longer stressed out or in debt. <br /><br />I was on a hamster wheel of work/stress/shop/debt - thankfully I broke the pattern.<br /><br />Love this post Claire xlaura / move to portugalhttp://www.movetoportugal.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-47027132226513120302013-03-19T13:51:04.942+00:002013-03-19T13:51:04.942+00:00It is really an ongoing process of clearing and de...It is really an ongoing process of clearing and decluttering. We live in a small house and I've gotten rid of so much , but there are still problem areas I want to work on. Minimalism has really helped me evaluate what I need and don't need. I love the look of mid century furniture and own a few pieces that helps with clean lines. But there's still more to get it where I want my house to look.<br />Thanks for your posts I enjoy them.tahoegirl.bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018956654761369565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-41493026219842215242013-03-19T12:08:45.814+00:002013-03-19T12:08:45.814+00:00Love it - this says it all! Possessions can be suc...Love it - this says it all! Possessions can be such a burden.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-4728507779435326942013-03-19T11:03:09.008+00:002013-03-19T11:03:09.008+00:00I've always been drawn to the concept of simpl...I've always been drawn to the concept of simplifying. Some areas are really clear, but there are still those hidden areas! I also had to clear through several family members posessions. The thing I find difficult is all the photos and certificates. I have quite a few boxes in the attic I would like to organise one day. it's kind of hanging over me! I feel like the family record keeper! Also we could be enjoying some of the photos in our lives instead of having them up there, so I would like to make it happen one day, Heather xHeather https://www.blogger.com/profile/16391490107612393396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-78501736762737763022013-03-19T10:21:34.220+00:002013-03-19T10:21:34.220+00:00I agree with you about having the time and mental ...I agree with you about having the time and mental space to do more rather than buying, thinking about buying or dealing with "stuff". We had a (much needed) clothes shopping trip the other week, it was exhausting and took up so much time. When I'm not doing things like that I seem to be able to cram a load of stuff into each day and I have space in my brain to think about things.thrift deluxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267215022924475298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-73098623022830823662013-03-19T07:57:34.394+00:002013-03-19T07:57:34.394+00:00I started my simplify journey for your #1... I fel...I started my simplify journey for your #1... I felt overwhelm in our house... It was a 2 or 3 years ago and I keep going... I tackle things one after the others... I have a different approach to values. I do buy things that are expensive but not to give me a status but rather because I worship craftsmanship... I love to buy things that have been made with love, by someone passionate about the topic, being it things for the house or clothes... I don't like mass production and so, it always leads to paying a bit more... That help me in the control aspect as therefore, I buy less.FunkyStephhttp://funkysteph.canalblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-72799834787058096472013-03-19T07:05:55.343+00:002013-03-19T07:05:55.343+00:00Oh yes, probably all of those. I fancied a "c...Oh yes, probably all of those. I fancied a "country life", an idyllic, roses-round-the-door sort of existence so when we were able to rent a large, old-vicarage type place, we grabbed it. 8 years down the line, we had exhausted ourselves trying to keep it up, create a garden, have a family and pets and my husband a career. It was totally out of control - and I realised I am a control freak!! Other elements were there, too - interest in environmental and ecological issues, for instance. Eventually the whole bubble collapsed, including my marriage and we were forced to re-evaluate. Best thing that ever happened to us! <br />Now in our much smaller house, we are in control, we can live our values, enjoy simple entertainment (there's a converted ironworks used as a cultural centre next door!), have time for relaxation and recuperation. My husband's career is still a bit hectic but we can see light at the end of that tunnel, too, yay :)<br />It helps that you chose a great picture for this post - almost a combination of the two sides of my living/dining room (long low cream sofa along one wall and long oak table with lots of chairs along the other, under the windows looking onto the trees around our small property!!) MelDhttp://thelittlewashhouse.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-21411450289282762492013-03-19T06:37:44.937+00:002013-03-19T06:37:44.937+00:00Thanks - feeling lighter and more open to new oppo...Thanks - feeling lighter and more open to new opportunities is a positive benefit of minimalism xoClaire/Just a little lesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14030696365673329064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-28181117169367891242013-03-19T06:35:08.923+00:002013-03-19T06:35:08.923+00:00I try and be selective when keeping sentimental it...I try and be selective when keeping sentimental items - too much of anything means clutter to me xoClaire/Just a little lesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14030696365673329064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-69034729033264942052013-03-19T06:32:43.292+00:002013-03-19T06:32:43.292+00:00Great that your husband supports your anti-hoardin...Great that your husband supports your anti-hoarding approach. I your find it interesting that your viewers don't want a large garden - is that because of maintenance? Hopefully the right family will come along soon xoClaire/Just a little lesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14030696365673329064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-69578830822306040772013-03-19T05:32:52.985+00:002013-03-19T05:32:52.985+00:00Yes, I firmly believe that having less possessions...Yes, I firmly believe that having less possessions clears your life and helps you grow. Making our lives lighter open up space for possibilities... For other things to happen in our lives. Love the post :)Taci simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649454399398337689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-74100826252014175462013-03-18T22:49:32.859+00:002013-03-18T22:49:32.859+00:00First of all Claire I'm so pleased that your h...First of all Claire I'm so pleased that your health has been one of the improvements on your simple living journey.<br />Apart from the health/work aspect I could have written the exact story although it was two aunts instead of two uncles whose homes we cleaned out.<br />My husband had kept a lot of sentimental/ future useful things in our basement but after helping me with my aunts and then later sadly both lots of parents, he realised what a burden these things can be. When I asked him if he wanted our two children to have a similar experience after we've gone he started to evaluate and get rid of many things. In fact now, even though our home is fairly minimalist, he'll sometimes suggest that a particular item could go to the charity shop instead of "cluttering up our house" :)<br />Unfortunately we have a stumbling block with downsizing our home - we have a large garden and the families who've been viewing don't want a large garden! Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18233631855574286076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-64977103469531456152013-03-18T22:25:49.127+00:002013-03-18T22:25:49.127+00:00Happy 3rd blog birthday and thanks for your kind w...Happy 3rd blog birthday and thanks for your kind words xoClaire/Just a little lesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14030696365673329064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-33199607880629892862013-03-18T22:20:34.291+00:002013-03-18T22:20:34.291+00:00I have told my children that just because I valued...I have told my children that just because I valued certain things doesn't mean they have to keep them too! I've seen what a burden inherited things can be. I love how clear you are in your thinking about living more simply - I have been blogging about this for three years (today!) and loving it. Am enjoying your posts.Fredahttp://www.livesimplysimplylive.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701097386033513768.post-55068107807238687672013-03-18T21:28:52.597+00:002013-03-18T21:28:52.597+00:00I have been very sentimental about so many possess...I have been very sentimental about so many possessions, and reluctant to part with things. Then came a time when I realised that none of my children would see my possessions in the same light. What would they do with them? Ebay? So I took the plunge and began to declutter, but still a way to go!Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.com