Showing posts with label Simplicity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Simplicity. Show all posts

August 11, 2014

If I Made a 100 Things List


I'm not quite to this point of minimalism yet, but I love imagining what 100 Things I would keep if I whittled things to that number. I don't usually include things like furniture or dishes, just a list of my personal items ~ as if I were a world traveler with only a bag full of stuff. I especially love creating this list when I feel the need to de-clutter. It reminds me of what I really use and helps me let go of the rest.

My Imaginary 100 Things List:


Things:

  • Laptop & charger
  • Laptop case/purse
  • Phone & charger
  • Camera & batteries
  • Tripod
  • Kindle fire
  • Sunglasses
  • Glasses
  • Contacts
  • Hair dryer
  • Comb
  • Curling/flat iron
  • Hairspray
  • Travel makeup bag
  • Toiletries bag
  • Journal
  • Bible
  • Favorite pen
  • Art supplies {one bag}
  • Lip balm
  • Lotion
  • Water bottle
  • Travel mug
  • Good coffee
  • Carry-on suitcase

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Books: 
{Yes, I have a Kindle but I'd store some of my books because I can't quite give them up. This is my list today.}

  • Juicy Pens and Thirsty Paper
  • Bird by Bird
  • Steal Like an Artist
  • Daring Adventures in Paint
  • Flying Lessons
  • Painted Pages
  • Creative Call
  • Hidden Art
  • A Beautiful Mess Photo Book Idea
  • Pride and Prejudice
  • Harry Potter (all 7)
  • Crooked River
  • Fairies of Dreamdark
  • Julie and Julia
  • Eat, Pray, Love
  • This I Know
  • For Women Only
  • Seven
  • A Million Miles in a Thousand Years


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Clothes ~ all seasons:
{In my imagination, I'd probably store one season in a box at my friend's house, while traveling with the other}:

  • T-Shirt
  • T-Shirt
  • T-Shirt
  • T-Shirt long-sleeve
  • T-Shirt long-sleeve
  • Blouse summer
  • Blouse summer
  • Blouse summer
  • Blouse winter
  • Blouse winter
  • Blouse winter
  • Swimsuit
  • Shorts
  • Shorts
  • Skirt
  • Skirt
  • Little black dress
  • Casual dress
  • Jeans
  • Jeans
  • Pants wool
  • Yoga pants
  • Sweater
  • Sweater
  • Cardigan
  • Cardigan
  • Sweatshirt
  • Jacket military
  • Jacket professional
  • Trench coat
  • Wool Coat
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Pajamas
  • Underwear/socks{one zipper pouch}
  • Ballet flats
  • Decorative flats
  • Wedge sandals high
  • Wedge sandals medium
  • Gladiator sandals flat
  • Flip-flops
  • Toms
  • Boots
  • Loafers
  • Moccasins
  • Hiking boots
  • Tennis shoes
  • Scarves {one small bag}
  • Jewelry {one bag}
  • Wedding ring

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I'm curious, what would be some of the things on your list if you pared down to 100?


April 4, 2012

Little Red Dress: Days 36 - 42

Day 36
Day 37
Day 38
Day 39
Day 40 (painting)
Day 41
Day 42
Days 29 - 35, I took a break from the Little Red Dress while vacationing in New York. When I got back home and found it waiting, it was a reunion of sorts. I can't say I was thrilled to see her. I sort of begrudgingly pulled the dress over my head; but once I put it back on, it felt right.

Getting back in this Little Red Dress routine calmed me. It gave me fewer decisions and helped put my days back in order. The dress has given me the gift of simplicity. I understand now how owning fewer things can lighten the stress load. Does that mean I want to live in one dress for always? No. I thought at this point I might be willing to do such a thing, but my growth isn't there yet. I'm counting down the days until Sunday.

Lesson five: The gift of simplicity comes through having less stuff.

If you'd like to read more about the Little Red Dress Experiment go here.
Days 1-7
Days 8-14
Days 15-21
Days 22-28