So let’s talk about minimalism

I’m sure you’ve heard the term Minimalism before— Intrigued? Gasp? Umm not for me? Or maybe it is, because…

Minimalism can look different for everyone. 

The main premise here isn’t to get rid of everything to live with as little as possible, the actual point is to live with only the things that bring more to your life than they take— read: time, energy, money.

The point of minimalism is freedom, not restriction. And freedom to everyone looks a little different. 

Want to explore this further? Let me know in the comments.

Sustainable swaps for the bedroom

Here’s some sustainable swaps to get you started on your intentional home journey—

Go for a duvet over a comforter

Duvets allow you to change the look of your space just by changing out the cover you use for it, rather than replacing the whole thing like you would with a comforter. This allows you to have different looks for different seasons, as well as saves on your laundry by only needing to wash the cover rather than the full thing, extending the life of the part that actually keeps you warm! With a duvet, you also have a choice of the fill and outer material.

Choose a white (or neutral) base

A neutral base essentially allows your space to be a blank canvas and think of everything you add on top to be the paint. This way, to change out the space, your base will stay the same, but the way you paint changes. Swapping accessories is way easier and provides so much more flexibility for when you do want to make changes.

Use throw blankets, duvet covers, and pillow covers to showcase your style

These are where you can have so much fun. It’s amazing what adding a few of these can do to change the feel of a space, and that’s exactly what you want to do. Take your blank slate and create a vibe!

Utilize a variety of color, texture & pattern to engage the senses

It’s amazing what variety can do to bring us back to the present moment. It’s like a wake up for the brain from autopilot to engage with something new and unexpected. This can also help infuse our spaces with memories.

Use accessories to add bits of your personality

Beyond the textiles, you can also start to include trinkets, wall art, found objects— anything that speaks to you and makes you feel the space is your own. Use these to bring out joy for yourself— could even be things like candles, diffusers, chandeliers— anything that invokes a greater sense of you in the space.