How to find a minimalist style in the clothes you already own
Discover how to find a minimalist style by sorting the clothes you already own, letting you build a practical wardrobe without buying anything new.
Thea Ostrander
Thea Ostrander writes about small apartments and the choices behind a pared back home. She cares more about what people actually use than how a room photographs.
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Is buying less really the most sustainable choice
Practicing sustainable consumption means choosing to buy less because the EPA ranks preventing waste higher than recycling it later in its waste hierarchy.
Living modestly without feeling like you are missing out
Discover practical habits for living modestly without feeling deprived. Spend on what matters, skip hidden costs and keep a calm, intentional routine.
Finding your values in life and letting them shape your week
Discover how to identify your core values in life and use them to guide your weekly schedule, budget and boundaries for a more intentional routine.
8 ways to start living green when you rent an apartment
Living green in a rental apartment is easy when you focus on small, removable changes that save water, energy and waste without needing any renovations.
How to stop a messy room from coming back
Stop a messy room from coming back by changing your daily habits, spotting drop zones and bringing less stuff into the space to begin with.
How much living space does one person really need
Find out how much living space you actually need to build a comfortable routine. Match your daily habits to the right apartment size and cut out waste.
12 ways to live in an apartment with less stuff
Living in small spaces requires keeping fewer things and organizing the essentials well. Discover twelve ways to own less and live well in a rented apartment.