I told her that kids get overwhelmed with too much stuff and it is actually better for them to have less toys and stuff to play with and clean up.

Over the years she created a signature decluttering and organization process that promotes sustainability, achieves lasting results, and can be applied to anyone, regardless of their space or lifestyle. Rather than imposing strict rules and limitations, Shira redefines minimalism as having the perfect amount of everything – for you – based on your personal values and the limitations of your space. Cover the nails with a top coat – Pro White will be perfect for it, but Tip Top or Wet Look can also be used.

Her Virtual Closet Makeover Program and Virtual Work Space Makeover Program sell out instantly and have garnered attention from A-list celebrities, Olympic athletes and tech entrepreneurs. A lot of parents do not understand this and let their kids take over their entire house thinking that it is just a way of life that they have to live with instead of teaching their kids what the preschool / kindergarten class teaches them. In fact, there are few things I enjoy more than teaching others how to create living spaces that help them improve their lives on every level. moment occurred in college, when I realized that I could up-level my space simply by stripping away clutter. Teach them young to organize and take care of their things and to put them away when they are finished with it before moving on to the next thing and don’t clean up after them and this will be a GIFT they will take with them into adulthood!

Over the years she created a signature decluttering and organization process that promotes sustainability, achieves lasting results, and can be applied to anyone, regardless of their space or lifestyle. Apply a thin layer of Whitemin Base and cure in the MultiLed lamp from 30 to 90 seconds (depending on the thickness of the layer). Much if it common sense but lots of useful and practical tips especially for those with busy lives and limited space. If you were active on Pinterest at the height of its popularity, I think you would enjoy the vibe of this book the most.Indigo Nails product lines are for professional use only and are to be used for the purpose intended by a qualified and insured person of adult age. This book is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to pare back to what is essential and let go of the rest. Before we dive in, I want to acknowledge that suffering caused by the accumulation of clutter is a condition of privilege, as it requires both a home and a budget to accumulate those possessions.

Getting rid of things we do not use gives us a sense of calm and more time that we are not spending looking for things or taking care of extra things we did not need. Shira is based in Berkeley and lives with her husband, two daughters, and Mini Australian Shepard, Patches. Instead of attempting to share the tiny closet in the bedroom with her husband, Caitlin repurposed the entry coat closet for her own storage needs. The classic ethos of minimalism taught me so much about paring down my belongings and living a life based on experiences rather than material things.

She does a decent job breaking down the protests we inevitably have for keeping the things we don’t actually need. If you have selected a top with a sticky layer*, remove the sticky layer using a cotton swab soaked in Shea Super Shine Effect Cleaner.

i’m trying to accumulate LESS, and i’d like to use what i have already (for instance i started with my junk drawer today, and i’m finally using all those slider bags i’ve saved). I preach a philosophy of minimalism that confronts excess—not one that deprives you of the things you actually enjoy. I am amazed how much I can tackle in that amount of time (or feel the motivation to then keep going. I’ve seen it again and again in my years helping clients all over the world edit and organize their homes. Natural light-filled rooms and closets are in lovely white and neutral palettes and are not jarring, nor overdone.

I’ve worked with students who lived in run-down studio apartments, and I’ve helped multi-multi-millionaires in mansions that took up entire city blocks. Now I get to carry those teachings forward by showing my clients the benefits and freedom of having LESS in a sea of noise telling us that what we need to be happy is MORE.