Decluttering

October 2009 was the beginning of my minimalist lifestyle. I had just gotten married and returned from a beautiful honeymoon to a not so serene apartment. I felt claustrophobic and knew it was seriously time for a big change. I also knew it was time for me to finally pay off my debt.

I’ve always been a neat freak, yet moving in with my now husband in a one bedroom apartment was somewhat of a cluttered mess. He had the bulk of the furniture and electronics, and I had the miscellaneous stash of everything imaginable. I realize now that although my apartment always looked flawless when I lived alone, my miscellaneous items could no longer hide in the closets, which we did not have enough of in our new space.

I noticed that my consumerism for beauty products and clothing had been where most of my money was going. I wasn’t a product junkie, but I was spending way too much on beauty than I needed to. Becoming a Minimalist Beauty created space for me to reallocate my money to what was most important, and helped me to see that I always had more than enough to begin with. I was able to pay off $20,000 in debt with a new minimalist philosophy and create a new approach to simple effective beauty.

With dedication and consistent work, my hubby allowed me to get rid of half of the furniture to create the peaceful home we have now. I downsized my wardrobe to less than one third of what I used to have, and cleared out craft supplies, paperwork, books, beauty products, and anything else I could find to let go of. To see pictures see My Sweet Home.

Decluttering is a physical cleanse of materialism that somehow energetically makes room for more good to come into your life. You feel better and lighter, and it’s so great to come home to a relaxing space that you can smile upon entering. You can also check out articles on Minimalist Lifestyle to read more on my views on minimalism.

Here is a list of decluttering articles from Minimalist Beauty to enjoy!

Decluttering the Kitchen

Taking Simplicity One Step Further

Free Up Space For Beauty & Abundance

Artistic Minimalism and Fashion

OMG! $20,000 in Debt Down to $770

Not Enough Closet Space Or Way Too Much Stuff?

Forever Fashionable Through Minimalism

Spring Cleaning Inspiration

Perfecting My Wardrobe

100 Thing Challenge for the Fashionista

Let’s Do Clothing Swaps This Holiday!