The Case for Clutter: Why Clutter Can Actually Be a Good Thing

Three different pictures of cozy homes featuring books, blankets, and candles

The post discusses the common negative perception of clutter, rooted in its dictionary definition. It argues that clutter can also be positive and comforting, citing examples from Nancy Meyers’ films. The author introduces the concepts of constructive, intentional, and curated clutter, advocating for a balanced, personalized approach to managing clutter in one’s home.

Joy of Beach Reads

woman lying on beach reading book

Summertime is filled with many clichés, but one of my favorites is the concept of a Beach Read. A beach read is a book you read purely for fun and joy. It’s a book designed for reading quickly during long stretches of time.

I’m going to let you in on a little secret –

I only read beach reads.

Dear House

yellow concrete house

I cried for the first time about leaving this house this weekend. Looking at the rooms, seeing them emptier, it hit me. It isn’t our home anymore. Yes, we still own it and will be listing it this week for new owners, but as our belongings decrease, I realize that the home we knew is […]

The Joy of Not Being Cool

I wish I could pinpoint when I stopped caring about being cool. Don’t get me wrong, I spent much of my early life desperately trying to be cool, doing the things that cool kids did, such as having plans every weekend, going to parties or events, and liking certain music or movies. Being cool is […]

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