Real Life Minimalists: Reggie

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

Today, we have an inspirational contribution from Reggie, a Generation-Y minimalist who’s discovered (so early in life!) that a consumer lifestyle is NOT the road to happiness. He [...]

Minimalist Makeover: Lea Ann’s Closet

A few weeks ago, I wrote about Beth’s closet and kitchen makeover. Shortly thereafter, I heard from Lea Ann, who had just finished a closet makeover of her own. I was amazed by the “before” and “after” photos:

Lea Ann's Closet

What a difference! I asked her to share with us exactly *how* she accomplished this [...]

Seeking Minimalists in the UK

I’ve recently been contacted by a reporter, who would like to speak with people living a minimalist lifestyle in the UK. If anyone’s interested, please contact me:

ag8 AT missminimalist.com (replace the AT with @, and remove the spaces!)

Hope to hear from some of you — don’t be shy! It’s a great opportunity to spread the [...]

Real Life Minimalists: Deirdre

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details. (Note: the schedule is now full until December — but if you don’t mind waiting, feel free to send me your submission!)

This week, it’s my pleasure to [...]

100 Ways to Simplify Your Life (and Make Yourself Happier)

I’ve been striving to simplify my life for many years now, and have recently (through my writing) been advising others how to do the same. In the process, I’ve learned that making little changes in our attitudes, habits, and environment can have a big impact. So today, I thought I’d compile a list of 100 [...]

Some Minimalist Humor

Jack, one of my readers, recently emailed me a link to this “Absolutely Fabulous” clip on YouTube — and I just had to share it with the rest of you! It’s a wonderfully-humorous take on ultraminimalism, and a great reminder not to take ourselves too seriously.   I can only imagine what Edina and [...]

Extreme Minimalist Travel: No Luggage

(Photo: stacy michelle)

If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you know I like to travel light. I take a small carry-on bag for long trips, and nothing but a large purse for anything under a week.

Author and “vagabonder” Rolf Potts, however, has me beat. He’s traveling the world for six weeks without [...]

Real Life Minimalists: Leslie

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

I can’t tell you how excited I was to receive this submission from Leslie. At fifteen years old, she’s the youngest minimalist I’ve heard from yet — and [...]

My Tiny Apartment Tour: Minimalist Bedroom

After last week’s post (400 Square Feet is the New Black), I received quite a number of emails and comments requesting more photos of our tiny apartment.

Today, I thought I’d give you a sneak peak into the bedroom. I feel a little shy inviting thousands of people into this space, but what the heck – [...]

Real Life Minimalists: Frugal Babe

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

Today, Frugal Babe tells us about her transition from frugality to minimalism, and why she favors a clean, spacious home over one filled with “just in cases.” If [...]