Can we all just take a moment to give thanks that 2020 is in the rearview mirror? I’m more than ready for a fresh start and some decluttering, in both a physical and metaphorical sense. For our first LWD Book Club selection of the year, I’ve selected Joshua Becker’s book, The Minimalist Home.
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The Minimalist Home
I believe we’ve already established that I am not a minimalist. And honestly, that isn’t even a goal for me. My preferred interior design look is that of an English country home that has been in the family for several generations. I like a richly layered look rather than the simple, uncluttered surfaces most minimalists seem drawn to.
Still, there is something to be said for paring down the excess. And after almost 40 years of marriage and 23 years in this house, we have a lot of excess.
David and I have decluttered and organized several spaces during the pandemic and it feels really good. We have a lot more to do, though, and I am looking forward to reading The Minimalist Home. I’ll take what applies to my lifestyle and leave that which doesn’t.
I enjoy Joshua Becker’s YouTube channel, too. The videos are short and to the point. I also like his calm, peaceful demeanor.
If you could stand to pare down your belongings, I hope you’ll join me in reading this month’s book club selection:
The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life by Joshua Becker
One of today’s most influential minimalist advocates takes us on a decluttering tour of our own houses and apartments, showing us how to decide what to get rid of and what to keep. He both offers practical guidelines for simplifying our lifestyle at home and addresses underlying issues that contribute to over-accumulation in the first place. The purpose is not just to create a more inviting living space. It’s also to turn our life’s HQ—our home—into a launching pad for a more fulfilling and productive life in the world.
You may also enjoy…
Why I’ll Never Be a Minimalist
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What’s better than curling up with a good book and a delicious cup of tea? And when the tea is named
Reading Nook“? Perfection.
I won’t be joining you in the read, but we did do some decluttering while packing. That’s the one good thing with moving several times: you naturally declutter each time… Especially when you’re doing a long distance move like we just did. 😉
I’m sure that more frequent moves helps a lot. I’ll bet people in the military who get moved around frequently don’t have nearly the issue with clutter.
I’d say definitely. 😉
I’ll have to see if I can grab the book from my library or. In my Kindle. I don’t have a lot of clutter, I guess I get it from my dad. I like a well lived in home and not the ultra minimalist style that seems so popular now days but I do believe in skimming back items.
One of the things I do is really only keep pieces that mean a lot to me. And I take FOREVER to buy something decor wise for a room. I’ll agonize over even something as simple as lamps before I finally settle on some.
I tend to be the same way about purchases. And then I keep them forever.
Sounds like an interesting book. I’ll have to see if my library has it. I’m not interested in being a minimalist, per se, and my house is tidy and not over-crammed with stuff (except for my bookcases, lol), but I do need to clean out my basement storage area!
Storage areas are my bugaboo. My living areas always look tidy but if I can close a door on it or hide it in some fashion…
We’ve gone through several storage areas this year and I’d like to finish them in 2021.
I have my copy of this title now!
Can you tell me when the book club will begin? Should I read Chapter One now?
Thanks for the info and help!
Bookinmama7
Are you in my “Make Over Your Life With Dee” Facebook group? We are going to discuss it there, starting later this week.