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Minimalism: The New Path to Happy for Brown Girls

It’s been three years since I replaced the tradition of creating bucket list or New Year’s resolutions with giving every New Year a theme. For some, this could be viewed as a matter of splitting hairs, but not for me. Choosing a yearly theme inevitably guides you not only to do, but also to feel—something

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8 Ways to Declutter Your Life Before 2018

I get really reflective around this time of year. Even though I know January 1st can make as much of a difference in your life as any other day of the year, I still love the idea of leaving everything that I don’t want or don’t need behind as one year ends and a new

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Why Slow Fashion Is Better For Your Budget and Your Soul

To be quite honest, I’ve opted out of being “fabulous”. Being fabulous seems too confusing. Seems like too much work. With new fashion trends coming out on what seems like a daily basis, it’s hard to keep up.   And now I’m not ashamed to admit it: I feel completely overwhelmed by it all. Recently,

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3 Minimalist Ideas for Your Home that Won’t Break the Bank

I’m obsessed with minimalism. If you didn’t know, check here for some context. I entered the world of minimalism through the lens of wanting to declutter my home and save money. But now that I’m a year or two into this journey, I’m staying because of the other benefits: I believe minimalism has helped me become

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Brown Girl Basics for Designing an Exquisite Minimalist Space

I couldn’t wait to get this second series with GoHaus to you! (If you’ve missed the first series, start here). You guys know that I am an aspiring minimalist know how near and dear this topic is. I believe minimalism is a cure all for debt, emotional and environmental clutter as well as a blueprint

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4 Ways to Achieve An Eco-Friendly Home on a Budget

Trying to spruce up your home on a budget? Despite the common misconception that an eco-friendly and exquisite living space is costly, there are a few ways you can make your living space green and still not break the bank. We partnered with GoHaus for the final part of our 4 part series on interior

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Which of These 4 Interior Design Styles Best Describes You?

And we are back with Part II of the Inspired Series sponsored by Go Haus. If you missed Part I, The ABCs of Designing a Small Space on a Tight Budget, please go back and read up.  I really love today’s post, Which of These 4 Interior Design Styles Best Describes You? I believe I’m a

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5 Things You Should Know When Looking for a New Apartment

  Searching for a new apartment isn’t always the most enjoyable of tasks, and in today’s competitive rental market, it can be difficult to lock down the ideal place without spending a fortune. If you’re soon headed out to canvas the neighborhoods in search of a new place, keep these apartment hunting strategies in mind.

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Black Women As Minimalists? The Next Needed Trend?

When I get something in my head to do, there is nothing that can stop me. I go all in. For the past twenty days, I’ve been on an Afro-minimalista journey. I’ve always known about minimalism, but my level of commitment to decluttering what was in my spirit, in my cupboards, and in my closets

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Edit Your Closet: Love It or Lose It!

By T. Espinoza If you’re anything like me, editing your wardrobe is a task that sounds easy in theory but the execution of it? Not so much. When it comes to my wardrobe, there’s always a thing or two that I just cannot let go of, so I find myself having to edit more often.

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