Key to Simplicity

08/19/2022

"Inevitably, something they care about ends up in the dumpster. They get stuck and fixated on that one thing, and we have to go look for it."

A conversation with a hoarding consultant.

05/29/2022

"Still, they usually don’t seek treatment or assistance until they’re in their mid-50s, and even then, it’s often only because a loved one forces the issue."

Experts say it's important to approach your loved one with empathy: “A lot of family members tend to see hoarding from a moral standpoint, but individuals are really struggling.”

05/18/2022

"New Maximalism isn’t about hoarding useless or unattractive junk, but living life within the walls of our homes to the fullest. It’s about embracing color and pattern and beauty from across many eras and styles."

There's a lot of buzz around maximalism vs. minimalism, but there's something different about the New Maximalism. The Decorologist examines its merits.

05/18/2022

"Cue the great American pandemic purge."

The past two years have changed the way we live in our homes. Are we ready to return to a spartan existence, or is our new stuff what sparks joy now?

05/25/2019

Grab the tissues.

09/17/2018

Don't fear color, textures, or joy. Do fear clutter, hazards, and junk. Find the balance.

07/05/2018

"You might not be aware of it, but when you walk into a room, you react to it. You may feel peaceful and happy or you may feel tense and sad, all because of the energy of the space. Clutter is a huge obstacle to good feng shui energy. "

Explore these feng shui tips for decluttering your home and apply them to bring positive energy into your home.

01/01/2018

Happy New Year, everyone! The more successful approaches towards improvement and simplification require planned and incremental changes over time. Go easy, Rome wasn't built in a day. Let's do this, 2018!

10/11/2016

We're all guilty of this :)

07/15/2016

"While we may not want to limit our possessions to only that which fits into one small red bag, we can probably take inspiration from the Dalai Lama who clearly doesn’t need objects to feel happy."

All things require time, and we should think twice before acquiring them.

07/13/2016

"Fumio Sasaki is one of a growing number of Japanese people deciding that less is more and living in a minimalist way."

Inside the homes of those living a minimalist lifestyle in Japan.

07/11/2016

“For me it was important to have people in the picture because it also gives a scale to the amount of waste that we produce,” said Repessé"

Imagine spending four years slowly filling up your home with recycable waste. Every room is dedicated to a different type of trash: one for plast...