Minimalista: Your step-by-step guide to a better home, wardrobe and life

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There were also a few lengthy journalling exercises which, if you’re low on spare time, are not too practical. Some of the things she recommends, however, is not only beyond my budget but seems silly to spend so much money on! I hear her words in my head when I want to keep something “just in case…” but it really does feel so good to let your stuff go and live more simply. Nails covered with a top coat without a sticky layer do not have to be wiped with Shea Super Shine Effect Cleaner.

All of my travel dreams have just come true because I am headed to Tokyo with my chef brother, Max, and youngest daughter, Emilie, for a week of eating All Of The Things. The classic ethos of minimalism taught me so much about paring down my belongings and living a life based on experiences rather than material things. I started my home organizing and lifestyle business in San Francisco, California, because everyone I spoke to, regardless of their occupation or income level, was overwhelmed by clutter, and I knew that I could help. Ignoring my little rant there is some good stuff in here and it has definitely motivated me to get back to it, which is what I wanted. In the end, whatever the number, you’ll be left with only the hats you truly love, they’ll be displayed nicely, and you’ll always be able to find them.Once you learn the methodology you’ll dive into the hands-on work, choose-your-own-adventure style: knock out a room, or even a single drawer; style a bookshelf; donate a sweater. And you can still have a capsule wardrobe even if you’re using plastic Target hangers that once lived in your dorm room. Once you learn the methodology you'll dive into the hands-on work, choose-your-own-adventure style: knock out a room, or even a single drawer; style a bookshelf; donate a sweater.

She almost lost me when she suggested that dog beds are unnecessary because dogs are happy sleeping on the floor.

Shira teaches that the most important thing you can do is start, and that small victories, achieved one at a time, will snowball into massive transformation. Early on, I set myself apart by integrating minimalism, styling, and thoughtful design into my work with clients. It's probably just that they are direct competition in the niche of "Female lead, home organizing brands which have been featured on Goop". The information is solid, and I found it still current, despite my dated references throughout this post suggesting otherwise.

I've lost count of how many minimizing and decluttering books I've read since then, but this one is at the top of my list. If you have selected a top with a sticky layer*, remove the sticky layer using a cotton swab soaked in Shea Super Shine Effect Cleaner. After working with so many people, a series of questions started to emerge: How can I apply this process to other areas in my home on my own? Shira’s books center around the intimate relationship between people’s homes and lives and how they inform and inspire each other.

Now I'll know what book to recommend when people ask me to help them on their journey towards minimalism! I’ve had a ton of requests to share my favorite brands and closet staples over the years, and I’ve held off – primarily because I felt awkward preaching about the benefits of minimalism and then bombarding you with links to consume more things. However, there are some good reminders like: stop hoarding scarves, jewelry is for wearing, deal with your paper, commit to a seasonal cleanse, practice the one-in, one-out rule, etc. Thanks to its creamy consistency, Minimalista gel polish ensures easy application, minimizes the risk of flooding the cuticles and the formation of streaks.

Her work and home have also been featured in Apartment Therapy , Rue , Style Me Pretty , My Domaine , Domino , and Remodelista . Rather than imposing strict rules and limitations, Shira redefines minimalism as having the perfect amount of everything - for you - based on your personal values and the limitations of your space. Well, all you have to do is bin everything you thought you knew about organising and follow Shira Gill's revolutionary clutter-clearing plan. Unfortunately I didn't have time to do the prompts because there were others waiting for this book at the library (I can see why!Now, in Minimalista, Shira shares her complete toolkit for the first time, built around five key steps- Clarify, Edit, Organize, Elevate, and Maintain.