Humor me. Which one is more pleasant to look at, top or bottom?
How about these two images?
If you preferred the bottom and right images, this post is for you. Grab a cup of tea and let’s talk about visual clutter and it’s unforeseen impact on us.
Minimalism, as a concept, has largely grown from a small part of what it is. We think of owning less physical possessions, but what about the appearance of the possession we do choose to keep around? Could bright, flashy packaging, mix matched colors/textures, and a lack of intentionality be just as guilty of our overstimulation as the number of items we possess?
For me, the answer is yes.
I can’t tell you how to solve this issue in this post but what I can do is tell you what I did.
First, I established the aesthetic that brings me the most joy. My goal in life is to homestead so I want my home to reflect that cozy cabin, home-made feel. It makes me feel at peace and reminds me of my grandmother. I love handmade, sustainably sourced, and functional things. I store my herbs, spices, and baking materials in clear glass jars.
The cleaning cloths I have are my favorite kind to use. Just basic terry wash cloths from Walmart. Nothing special unless you’re me lol
Glass, metal, wood, and cloth are my jam. Pretty much everything is second hand and I love it that way. I want to cook, grow, and create everything my family consumes and uses on the day to day. I love an environment that reflects that. My home is growing as I (and my list of skills to master) do.
I believe that this level of intentionality in what I choose to keep in my kitchen motivates me to use the kitchen and to take care of it. I look forward to cooking and cleaning because I love being in the space.
You can apply this to your whole home if you find that this is what you’re missing. Everything, even what may seem mundane on the surface, can bring you great comfort and joy.
I encourage you to look at the spaces in your home and just make sure that it’s bringing you peace. Make sure that things are there because they function and inspire you to use them. Make sure you’re not over stimulated by what you have. Do you LOVE your bath towels? Do you look at your kitchen and look forward to using it? Let me know! Tell me what about your home brings you peace and joy in the comments!
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them in the comment section or tag me on Facebook! I’m always happy to help and/or read what you have to say. Have a great night 🙂 🖤
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