melissa's love for decluttering

I am crazy for decluttering. The farmhouse, my apartment, my wardrobe, my desk at work, my email inbox, photos on my phone, the kitchen pantry, the refrigerator, my handbag, my wallet, drawers at home and at work, my car, and so on. It's pretty amazing how a neat and tidy space translates (for me at least) to a peaceful heart and calm state of mind. Call me a neat freak, but one of my favorite things to do is declutter a space and organize it, because I know how good it feels after it is done.

I love clothes and home decor, but I definitely tend to lean toward the minimalism side of things. I have not and probably never will  implement a capsule wardrobe, but I do fully believe in only owning things that you love and wear. If you live by that motto, only owning things you love, the number of things you own will definitely stay pretty tight. What to do with the rest? Consign it or donate it!

We've all heard it before and it's definitely true- owning less things makes life easier. Another mantra that I love is appreciate more, accumulate less. I have trained myself to keep this in mind before making purchases and it definitely helps reign in my shopping bug in at times. Another thing to consider if you want to lighten your load is to be creative when it comes to clothes and possessions. Certain things can be used more than one way, which will lead to needing less. I read this article recently that I really love from becoming minimalist. It will inspire you to tackle a place that needs some decluttering love. Share your thoughts on decluttering and owning less in the comments below // xo