Hello, everyone! Welcome to my makeup no-buy year. I've decided that this year is the year I'm going to stop buying makeup for the entire year! Yes! You read that correctly! No new makeup (almost). I started in January with some basic rules. I figured I would share them with all of you and let … Continue reading Makeup No-Buy Year: Guidelines and Update
Tag: minimalism
January Hymn
Hello everyone! Welcome back to my monthly wrap up. Maybe you noticed (maybe you didn't) that I didn't post nearly as much as I hoped to in the month of January. Well, there's a good reason. I was completely without a computer. I'm going to write about living without a computer for 3 weeks as … Continue reading January Hymn
How I Make a Furnished Apartment feel like Home
Here I am in year two of living in Spain. I've signed a lease and moved into a room, rather than a whole apartment. Not only does this save me a ridiculous amount of hassle dealing with utilities and internet, it also saves me the money it would take to furnish. Both of my rooms … Continue reading How I Make a Furnished Apartment feel like Home
Decluttering with my sister: The finale
So this is the finale about my time decluttering and organizing my sister's house. I wanted to talk not only about the outcome but my experience helping her over ten days. The one disclaimer I'm going to make right from the start is that I did not feel we were "finished" when I left. There … Continue reading Decluttering with my sister: The finale
The Declutter and Reorganize: Part 2
In December, I visited my sister at her house for the first time in a few years. Since the last time I was able to get to Germany, she had moved three times. Within those moves, she hadn't had a ton of oppertunities to declutter her objects. When I arrived, her guest room was … Continue reading The Declutter and Reorganize: Part 2
My Minimal 3, 5, and 7 Product Face
It's finally getting to be that unbearably hot summer temperature and humidity which for me means that I need to embrace it in terms of my beauty routine. I thought what I would do is show you my three summer makeup routines. Basically - I don't want to be bothered with a ton of makeup … Continue reading My Minimal 3, 5, and 7 Product Face
My 8 favorite things about Europe
For years, my grandmother has asked me why I love Europe so much. She’s begged me to stay in America. Now, to be honest - there are some things I love about America which I’ll write on soon. However, these are my general favorite things that cross most cultural and countries in Europe. The terrace … Continue reading My 8 favorite things about Europe
Starting to help someone Declutter
Do you have someone in your life that could use help decluttering their home? Here are some tips on where to start!
How to Pack for an Indefinite Move
It seems absolutely daunting when you decide to relocate your life abroad. How can you make it a little bit less chaotic? Find out here!
The Case for E-Readers
Here are some of my pros and cons about making the switch to E-Readers.