Even though I love to cook, I’m still a minimalist in the kitchen. You don’t need lots of electronics and specialty gadgets to create great dishes. I might even argue that the extra money to buy, time to clean, and space to store those specialty items isn’t worth saving a few moments by using a garlic press or an herb peeler.
Read MoreOver the years I’ve figured out that just because there is room on my calendar, doesn’t mean there is gas in my tank.
Read MoreI’m excited to finally publish my own house tour — and I’m warning you — it’s the real one. I’m showing you not-so-pretty parts like the closet, the drawers, and under the sinks. This is how we really live and work in 400 square feet.
Read MoreNeed unique gift ideas for the eco-conscious minimalist in your life? Try these consumable, ethically made, and gender-neutral ideas updated for 2019.
Read MoreWhether you are gluten-intolerant or looking to make low-carb choices, these gluten-free recipes are easy to make in a small kitchen and will leave you feeling full.
Read MoreGiving and receiving gifts can be a fun part of the holidays, but it can also be wrapped up in overspending on things that the people in our life don’t actually need or want. This year, instead of gifting something that might become clutter, consider giving a homemade, consumable gift!
Read MoreThese white chocolate covered pretzels aren’t inherently Christmas-y, but my mom makes them every year. She whips them up as a treat at home, gifts a baggie of them to people in her life, and brings them to parties. Everybody LOVES them and I love how easy they are to make.
Read MoreHere’s a roundup of simple recipes that use mostly shelf-stable ingredients that you likely already have on hand in your pantry.
Read MoreLiving and working in a 400 sq ft studio with a partner already took creativity. Now with quarantine, my partner is home all the time. When started drawing straws to see who had to take their conference from the bathroom, I turned my eye to the entryway.
Read MoreWe’re two adults living and working in a 400 sq ft studio. The key to making it work (and not taking calls from the bathroom) is to re-organize your schedule, actions, and attitudes—not to get a bigger space.
Read MoreWith the spread of coronavirus and social distancing in effect, I thought I’d share some resources I’ve found helpful, recipes that use non-perishable items, and some tips for coping with being cooped up in a small space.
Read MoreLiving in a small space is no excuse to be unprepared. See what emergency supplies I have in a single bag.
Read MoreKaren is living the ultimate retired life in her Hell’s Kitchen studio full of clever space tricks like using her dishwasher for seasonal storage!
Read MoreOnly the cheese and jam are from the Bay Area, but after living in San Francisco for 7 years and having attended many a dinner party, I’ve determined this combination to be the quintessential cheese platter. If you disagree, that’s fine. Just means there’s more for me.
Read MoreUrban life can be a drain—high costs of living, small apartments, and busy schedules mean there’s not much space (literally or figuratively) for gardening. But recently I decided a little organic greenery is exactly what my concrete jungle needs.
Read MoreIkigai, a Japanese concept meaning “reason for being”, is a self-development framework for seeing how to bring satisfaction, happiness, and meaning to life. The new year is a great time to think about where you are on your journey of purpose and what needs to happen to achieve your reason for being in the coming decade.
Read MoreWhen the cold comes, I like to take a little extra care of my skin with a homemade sugar scrub to exfoliate and moisturize. It’s made with just three ingredients that you likely already have on hand.
Read MoreA 7-day work trip to London in early December in, you guessed it, one backpack. Cold weather travel makes packing light a challenge but I’m proud to say this was my smartest packing to date! Read on for my full packing list, what I overpacked, and my most valuable piece (MVP)!
Read MoreSo honored to have my pad land at #2 on Apartment Therapy’s 10 Smartest, Most Stylish Studio Apartments of 2019
Read MoreChicago is completely underrated. It’s clean, cheap, has a great food scene, is easy to get around, has lots going on and an Americana charm. The weather was cold but the people were warm.
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