capsule wardrobe
Mini Capsule Wardrobe
I was exploring the idea of a uniform last week and feel like I might be too hindered by that. For me, that uniform would look like a black tee, black jeans, all of my shoes, and all of my jackets. I might play with this idea later on. I enjoy doing this little experiments as I learn a lot about myself. So I decided to try out a mini capsule to se…
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The Perfect Storm - The Cycle of Buying
Did you know there is perfect cycle? It is the buying/decluttering cycle. Did you know it was engineered? It is a lovely perpetual machine. You buy to become. You buy to create this fantasy self. You buy to show you are ________. Then you wake up and you are surrounded and drowning in stuff. You MUST clear it right away! You greatly reduce your things. Yo…
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Right Things
Contentment - My Theory
I had a lengthy discussion yesterday with one of my daughters. She is currently struggling. She is frequently struggling. She sort of sobs and says, "last year you told me that I am not content." We went on to discuss why. I believe Rachel Hollis says something like, I can find immense gratitude for where I am at while also working towards the next thing…
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For My Husband - Ode to Popcorn
You sit in the chair just feet away Eating your popcorn ruining my day Telling me to write about the fluffy white stuff Not knowing those carbs are just way too much Oh, the temptation I feel with you so close Is it the corn or me missing a dose of those salty lips. - I win!
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mindfullness
Should You?
Should you buy the thing? Should you do the thing? Should you start the thing? Should you use any resource for this? By resource, I mean your time, money, brain space. There is a saying, "If it's not a hell yes, it's a no." New shirt that sort of fits you. Maybe it's super trendy, but might make you look a little thick through the shoulders. …
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Random Recommendations
When you are getting started on trying to reduce your wardrobe, I would highly recommend trying out a wardrobe capsule. Classy Yet Trendy - I started out with using a few of these. Now that I am on a no buy I am reusing what I already have. Everyday Savvy - free capsules that are from one store. Definitely uses different color schemes. Matt D'Avella -…
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Technology - Do you use or are you used?
I love technology. That's a fortunate thing since I am a software engineer! The knowledge that is at my fingertips is astonishing. The fact that I travel with maps of anything and everything I could hope for makes me so happy! I adore audiobooks and having everything I could want to listen to available at all hours of the day. My life is truly richer becaus…
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