The Art of Simple Living

After spending the weekend being hosted by a good friend, I couldn't help but jot down thoughts on her lifestyle. My takeaway was, she does 'living' well. Simple, contained, intentional, calming, rich in depth and appreciation.

-small is appreciated

-less is more

-buys the real thing, no knock offs

-every furniture piece, accessory, clothing, & food item is meaningful, thought through & holds a story.

-she buys things through small businesses/markets, often getting to know the owner

-cuts down on crap to alleviate anxiety

-all unnecessary items are tossed, even at the expense of being possibly wasteful

-doesn’t let emotional attachments to things get in the way

-items from the past that are truly meaningful are stored in an organized fashion in matching bins

-maintains, values and cares for her belongings

-surroundings are clean & well cared for

-if given the choice, chooses white

-washes sheets with towels every week - at the laundry mat

-air dries almost all clothes to preserve and not trap in oils by drying

-replaces white shirts when too dirty

-never underestimate the value of simple clothing - sexy white tank, natural fiber knit sweater, the perfect jeans & sneakers

-doesn’t know how healthy she eats

-every food item she eats is fresh, from good sources, intentional, simple

-locally grown, made & designed rule

-loves beautiful fonts & graphics

-curating a few is better than showing it all

-hates bad packaging

-she knows the importance of good lighting and how it affects her mood

-choose sunrise views and lighting over Golden Gate Bridge bay view

-fav coffee spot has to do with the complete experience: sequence of ordering, knowing their craft, high quality beans, nice functional aesthetics and community building

-scouts out & takes note of the sweet, worthwhile shops, restaurants, parks and excursions. Fills her days incorporating these experiences

-she focuses wholeheartedly on one thing, person, event at a time, giving it her full attention