by Chris | Apr 14, 2015 | Have less stuff
On a number of occasions, I’ve been asked how I feel about retailers, shops or online stores. You would perhaps assume that I wouldn’t have to many good things to say about them. On the face of it and generally speaking, they are the source of the clutter that comes...
by Chris | Nov 25, 2014 | Have less stuff
We’re coming to that time of year again. A lot of people think I don’t like shops, or retail in general. Not so. What I don’t like is consumption for consumption’s sake. There are things we still need, and things I’m very grateful to shops for supplying. This...
by Chris | Nov 4, 2014 | Have less stuff
Why are we afraid to declutter ? – Because the stuff we own has power. – Because if we let go of our stuff we fear we’ll lose the memories associated with it, of our achievements, or the people we associate with it. – Because I know I’ll...
by Chris | Oct 29, 2014 | Have less stuff
I’ve written about the Minimalist Wardrobe before. Its probably one of my most popular blog posts. Here’s another idea that may help you minimalise your wardrobe space. There ought to be three types of clothes in your wardrobe 1) The clothes that fit you...
by Chris | Oct 1, 2014 | Have less stuff
I came across this magazine. As a Minimalist, my first thought was that this is just plain wrong, its needs vs wants. Here’s why. We need a roof over our head, food on the table, to feel safe. New clothes are a want, a desire, like desiring a Ferrari, desiring...
by Chris | Sep 9, 2014 | Have less stuff
Is it worth it ? Your stuff that is. Is it really worth what you think it is ? If all your stuff suddenly disappeared from your home, and you had to buy it all back again, how much would you pay ? That set of odd mugs that greet you as you open the cupboard, that one...
