Posts by Rebecca Plasters
How to Downsize the Bedroom – a Detailed List of a Minimalist Bedroom
Have you stashed things in your bedrooms to get them out of the main living areas? I’ve done it so much in the past that I was overwhelmed to see how much emerged from my closet, dresser, and chest and out from under the bed when I finally dragged it all out. I had to…
Read MoreHow to Downsize the Living Room – Moving From House to Studio
Because I’m substantially downsizing, I came up with what the essential pieces might be for each of my living areas; last blog post was the kitchen, today we’re on to the living room. First, though, I’ve been thinking about creative ways to have more multipurpose and fewer single-use items. In the kitchen, for example, choosing…
Read MoreHow to Downsize the Kitchen: An Achievable List of Necessities to Keep
Because I’m substantially downsizing, I decided to come up with what the basic “necessities” might be for each of my living areas; this week, we’re focusing on the kitchen. Instead of focusing on what to declutter, I’ve been thinking in terms of what I absolutely “need” to keep. I donated the rest. I’m putting “necessities”…
Read More3 Clear Steps to Declutter Sentimental Items Gently and Stress-Free
Can decluttering and sentimental even abide in the same sentence? Am I a cold-hearted scrooge to even entertain the notion? After all, every single greeting card I’ve ever received is absolutely precious, right? And all of those blurry photos of scenery? How about that Altoid tin collection? I am that person – the one who…
Read More5 Steps That Helped Me Downsize From a Full House to a Studio Apartment
Written by Rebecca Plasters “Let’s do this!” I told myself. It can’t be that hard…. So yeah, downsize to 350 sq feet and move 2300 miles cross country. My 1200 sq ft house was fairly full but tidy. I had moved from a 3000 sq ft place, so I thought I was doing pretty good. …
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