My thing for paper started when I was a teenager and my dad gave me a two drawer metal filing … More
Tag: minimalism
Is minimalism for rich people?
Several years ago the New York Times published a piece on Graham Hill’s LifeEdited apartment. There was a huge response but … More
The joy of moving
Moving house strikes terror in most peoples hearts. It’s just so stressful! In fact it’s rated up there with death … More
Should you stockpile stuff?
How much stuff do you keep just in case? Keeping a few spares makes perfect sense if you suddenly remember … More
Are garage sales worth it?
Well we did it- we had a garage sale! After weeks of culling stuff I was desperate to get the … More
Minimal kitchens
It’s so easy to be sucked in to thinking you a need a special thing for everything. I remember the … More
How many books?
How many books should one keep? Minimalmark has just ten but I don’t think I could ever get there! When … More
Is a minimalist art studio possible?
Surely ones needs a certain amount of things with which to make art? My generously sized art room is stuffed … More
Purging art materials
I have radically consolidated my art and craft materials and it’s taken me weeks! I found eight boxes of fabric … More
Are artists hoarders?
Kurt Schwitters , was a German artist who made collage from found materials. I adore his work but I was … More