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 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 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 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 MoreIf you know me, you know I LOVE karaoke. And since you’re reading this, you know I also love tiny apartments. Add my favorite singer, Allen Stone, and a cup of coffee and you’ve got a Rae living her best life.
Read MoreInstalling a wall bed (aka Murphy Bed) is the biggest impact you can make to your square footage. I’ve purchased and installed three wall beds in three different apartments. Here’s what I’ve learned along the way.
Read MoreIf nothing can be hidden in a closet, make sure you love everything—even your sponge.
Read MoreCaleb Lacy landed his dream role in the theater production of Stephen Sondheim’s Company, but his job wouldn’t give him the time off—so he quit. Now he’s a theater director with a career that makes space for his passions outside of work.
Read MoreWhile writing her new album, Paint The Sky, Ashley lived in a one-bedroom apartment with her husband in San Francisco where she converted their laundry room into her music studio proving you don’t need a lot of space to create something big.
Read MoreNoa Levy’s debut jazz EP Take Two is a collection of duets featuring just two musicians. Noa received rave reviews from music publications nationwide for her creative choices, musicality, and original interpretations.
Read MoreThis Never Too Small tour of a 376 square foot (35 square meter) apartment by architect Jack Chen is ingeniously designed for both function and form. The custom-built walls allow for a home office, entertainment center, and dining table—luxuries usually sacrificed in small spaces.
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