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Minimalism Struggles
Last week I got into my one year minimalism update. This week? We're going to talk struggle.
Last week I got into my one year minimalism update. This week? We're going to talk struggle.
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My Dream Closet
I love Instagram and Pinterest. They allow me to live vicariously through those living the lifestyle I aspire to. A minimal home, financial security, and great style are all things I hope to someday lay claim to.
When MakeSpace asked me to describe my dream closet for their new series I was really excited to make a vision board of sorts for my very own minimal and beautiful closet.
Why don't you come along for a virtual tour?
I love Instagram and Pinterest. They allow me to live vicariously through those living the lifestyle I aspire to. A minimal home, financial security, and great style are all things I hope to someday lay claim to.
When I recently came across MakeSpace and their new "dream closet" idea, I was really excited to make a vision board of sorts for my very own minimal and beautiful closet!
Why don't you come along for a virtual tour?
Colour Scheme
You know me, black and white all the way. White walls, an industrial concrete floor, and a plain white rug set the stage for my closet dream.
I don't dream of a massive space - a medium size room will do nicely.
High ceilings and a wall of windows along with some vintage lightbulbs bring the industrial minimalism together.
image from who what wear
Of course, I always love a little hint of life - so a large plant or two bring in that tiny touch of colour which is otherwise absent.
And an oversized mirror leans on one wall, reflecting the space.
image from who what wear
Storage
I love to look at my clothes. I spend the time curating my capsule wardrobes and they become an external representation of where I am in my life. The clothes I wear on a day to day basis would be displayed on two simple clothing racks, in a gradient from light to dark.
image from remodelista
A simple chest holds my off season clothing, and a small modern chest of drawers holds my undergarments and accessories.
A small white vanity by the window displays my favourite makeup and jewellery pieces and is the perfect place to get ready in the morning.
Wardrobe
My clothing pieces are all ethically sourced and vegan, from fair trade factories and made with sustainable materials. They are made to last.
Simple cuts in black, white, and gray are matched in infinite combinations.
A classic white tee. Black skinny jeans. A chunky grey sweater. White sneakers.
A black pencil skirt, a white blouse, and black pumps.
Pieces are timeless, with an Audrey Hepburn feel, yet somehow current.
Equally feminine and masculine, the clothes are structured and soft, form fitting and relaxed.
Want to see more of my favourite outfit inspiration? All of these outfit shots come from my 'Style' Pinterest board!
Vibe
High quality speakers play my favourite music (the beatles, the beachboys, hamilton the musical) while I get ready under the watchful eyes of my two kittens.
My fiance sits at the small chair and table where I did my morning pages and drinks his coffee as we chat about the day ahead.
A green smoothie in hand, I pick out my outfit for the day and touch up my lipstick.
I get my man to take a couple shots of my outfit with our Fuji for my Instagram, and head out the door to take on the day.
Now, I realize that this minimalist lifestyle doesn't work for everyone. I mean, even I still have trouble parting with more colourful clothing that I just don't wear anymore! An awesome option for that is to store your off-season clothing (or clothing you're just not too sure about anymore, but aren't ready to donate) off-site with a storage company like MakeSpace. They're a new full-service storage facility that can be managed from your phone! (So much more convenient than storage companies I've dealt with in the past.) They make it super easy to have your items picked up, stored, or delivered back to you, with just a couple of taps. Check out their self storage locations here!
I hope you enjoyed today's post and I would LOVE to hear about your dream closet in the comments below!
Until next time,
30 Day Minimalism Game!
Honesty moment: I went into November with the full intention to complete this challenge... and I failed. Not miserably, I still minimized about 50 items from my home, which is great! And considering I just spent months clearing over 50 percent of my belongings, that's a pretty impressive number. But I know I can do better. So I'm recommitting to a slightly tamed version of this challenge in December, and I really hope you'll join me!
Honesty moment: I went into November with the full intention to complete this challenge... and I failed. Not miserably, I still minimized about 50 items from my home, which is great! And considering I just spent months clearing over 50 percent of my belongings, that's a pretty impressive number. But I know I can do better. So I'm recommitting to a slightly tamed version of this challenge in December, and I really hope you'll join me!
What is the 30 Day Minimalism Game?
Originally posted on the minimalists, this game has very simple rules:
- Get a partner (or two, or three!) who's ready to purge their excess stuff;
- Each day of the month each of you discards the corresponding number of items (so on December 1st you each discard one item, on December 2nd you each discard 2 items, and so on.);
- You may discard whatever you like and in whatever fashion you desire (sell, donate, toss), but it must be out of your home by midnight;
- Whoever goes the longest wins!
#PBBMinGame
So how am I going to participate in the challenge this month? Rather than requiring myself to be rid of the items the same day (which is very difficult as I try to sell and donate as much as possible, and that can take a bit of time and coordination), the items must be out of my home by the last day of each week (Saturday at midnight).
I am also not going to discard each day. Instead, I am going to discard three days a week. I'm going to discard on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to give myself a couple of days to get rid of the items at the end of each week.
Using this schedule I will be discarding a total of 226 items from my home over the month of December! While I expect to receive a couple gifts this holiday season (and already have received some lovely ones from Jason), they definitely won't outnumber the items I'm letting go of. And isn't that just the most exciting idea ever? Minimalist holidays for the win!
Ready to join me for the challenge?
Comment below letting me know you're in and be sure to like my Facebook page where I will be posting my discarded items all December long! Tag me on instagram and twitter @elizabethturn so that I can see what you're getting rid of and how you're doing. Be sure to use the hashtag #PBBMinGame so that I can see each and every post!
Until next time,
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