Day 1- less=more

I have never been one of those people that wanted a gazillion kids and to stay at home with home baked cookies and my knitting.  I have always loved working.  However, I have found that my job gets in the way of my relationships.  My husband feels left out, my kids don't get the mom time they need, and my friends barely call for lunch dates anymore.  So, when I started to feel like I was missing something, I realized what I was missing is a relationship with those that I love the most.  My kids have been sick today, which forced me to stay at home, which is a rarity.  So, looking around I noticed that I simply have too much.  I fill my brain with things to do, fill my space with not needed home decor items, which half the time I am settling for anyway, and too many projects started but never finished.  I am thinking that this mommy needs a makeover.  I want to clear my life of all non essentials and just enjoy life, not have things that tie me down and definitely get more out of my relationships.  So basically less stuff equals more of what I really want out of life.  When did the American dream become my dream?  I am doing my own dreaming from here on out...minimalist life, here I come!



And this, my friends, is an example of the chaos I come home to everyday
Lovely dining room table, it just screams simplicity and minimalism, aye?

But wait there's more...

This hallway decor is actually a desk for my daughter's room. How long has it been gracing the foot of the stairs? For about a month now. Awesome, I am choosing to view this as modern art.  I call this piece "Desk on Side"

So, after the stunning views of my house, you can see why change is needed.  Feel free to leave tips, decor ideas, and other nuggets of wisdom for a lost person like me.