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What’s in my bag? Minimalist handbag setup

Posted on January 26, 2022March 24, 2022 by Simple Essentials

What is a minimalist handbag setup? Most of us carry around way more things than we need to in our handbag. In this short video I share what my minimalist handbag set up looks like, plus the bags I use for different purposes (work, going out etc). A few principles that saves a lot of…

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Minimalist tips for a stress free holiday season

Posted on January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 by Simple Essentials

Get ready for my very simple minimalist tips for a stress free Christmas and minimalist Holiday Season. The holidays often means that things tend to ramp up and get busy, ironical in a way as this is also when we need relaxation the most! Here are some super simple tips to keep your to do…

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Small pantry declutter and organisation

Posted on October 27, 2021October 14, 2021 by Simple Essentials

I’ve showed you my pantry before, but it was getting a bit out of control again. So I thought I’d take you through the organisation, clean and declutter I did recently. Believe it or not, but I did not have to buy any new containers or storage solutions! The thing with a small space is…

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Fridge and Freezer Clean and Declutter

Posted on October 20, 2021October 14, 2021 by Simple Essentials

One of my least favourite spaces to deep clean is the kitchen, but sometimes it just has to get done! In this week’s video I take you through a deep clean of my (fairly small) fridge and freezer. Why it’s important to clean out from time to time Make use of the food you have…

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Stuck at home and not sure how to declutter?

Posted on October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 by Simple Essentials

Here in Australia we’ve had extended lockdowns on and off over the past year, and I’ve spent more time than ever at home! In this short video I share some of my favourite tips of how to simplify and declutter your space so it works for you, especially if you’re stuck at home. Declutter your…

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Simple laundry organisation

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 by Simple Essentials

Most of us spend a lot of time in the laundry, but sometimes it can be hard to think of simple laundry organisation hacks. In our small apartment we have what’s called a European laundry. It’s basically just a big cupboard that fits our washer, dryer and a laundry trough. Given we live in a…

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Minimalist home decor

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 by Simple Essentials

A common mistake people make is to have too many things out on their walls, counters, desks and coffee tables. I used to do the same! As I decluttered more and more, I realised that the fewer things you have out, the more you notice, value and admire them. The only things I tend to…

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3 Easy Habits for Simple Minimalist Living

Posted on April 18, 2021May 17, 2021 by Simple Essentials

Getting started with minimalism can often be a bit overwhelming. If you’re not in a great space for a massive declutter right now, these 3 simple habits or tips will likely be more helpful for you. I’ve been doing these 3 basic things pretty much every day for years, and it’s really helped me feel…

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Small pantry organisation

Posted on December 9, 2020May 17, 2021 by Simple Essentials

So we’ve moved to a new place, a lovely 2 bedroom apartment and I’m loving most things about this house, except for the pantry. It might sound like a very small thing, but because we meal prep, work 100% from home and are in and out of that pantry quite often, it’s not really working…

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Moving house? 5 minimalist tips for a stress free move

Posted on November 5, 2020May 17, 2021 by Simple Essentials

I’ve moved house well over 20 times in my life and a handful of those moves were international ones. Most of us don’t love moving house, because even if it can be exciting to get ready to start your life in a new place, it can certainly be a lot of work. As I’m about…

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