Can you believe the last time I gave you guys an update on this whole going minimal project was in February? I really need to get a handle on these blog series that I start and never really finish. At any rate, I figured I'd talk about defining a color palette, or at least show you what mine is.

January is over already! Can you believe it? Me neither! My goals for January were to start building my minimal lifestyle and I planned to do that with three steps. Here's a quick recap on how it all went down in this last month, and a whole new set of goals for February! JANUARY GOALS RECAP (WITH

I've totally dreaded this step. It should be the most exciting, but for me it's the nerve-wracking. I mean, who wouldn't want an excuse to shop? However, the challenge is to separate the wants from the needs and end up with just what I need. So, how am I supposed to do this without going overboard?

As I write this, I'm letting out a big sigh. I just walked into my closet for the first time since cleaning it out. I've spent a lot of years not buying anything "too trendy." Despite that, I've still accumulated enough trends that left a whole section of my closet untouched. Last night, I did away

In going minimal, I've started to sort through my things and ask that burning question. Why? Why do I still have this? Why does it matter? Even though I vowed to let go of the things I've lived without, there really are things I can't ever get rid of. I'm one of those people who takes in every