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THE ENEMY OF MINIMALISM?

October 23, 2021October 23, 2021 minimumman

Things. The enemy of minimalism. Possessions which, we are told, hold us captive, keep us prisoner. The items which surround us in our home, even if we love them, we believe we should set ourselves free from them. Sometimes, looking … Continue reading THE ENEMY OF MINIMALISM?

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THE END OF MINIMALISM?

September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 minimumman

The objects slowly creep in, interiors change and transform, mindsets change in fragments, trends die out. Once monochrome interiors become full of things, the cutlery drawer increases in mass, the wardrobe spills over. Minimalism may, for many, fall away in … Continue reading THE END OF MINIMALISM?

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CLUTTERCORE VS MINIMALISM

July 31, 2021July 31, 2021 minimumman

Swathes of tapestry fabric drapes the furniture; bustling patterns in complementary yet contrasting colours. A hoard of greenery, collections of plants scatter the surfaces, behind them a collection of paintings and photographs tacked to a wall. The shelves, too, are … Continue reading CLUTTERCORE VS MINIMALISM

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THE ROYAL FAMILY: LESSONS IN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

July 17, 2021July 17, 2021 minimumman

The Royal Family: opulence, regality, tradition, land and wealth. The crown jewels, acres of land, breaking news stories. The whisper of scandal, the ink of gossip columns, official press response. The Royal Family are swathed in drama, to a greater … Continue reading THE ROYAL FAMILY: LESSONS IN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

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MINIMALISM & THE FEAR OF RELIANCE

July 10, 2021July 10, 2021 minimumman

Minimal exteriors exude a sense of self-reliance. Great swathes of space, in simple and small settings; one set of cutlery, one rail for clothing, one simple existence. Dependence upon less, with no need for excess. The white and tan furnishings … Continue reading MINIMALISM & THE FEAR OF RELIANCE

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MINIMALISM: SELLING ALL YOUR THINGS?

June 26, 2021June 25, 2021 minimumman

Dollar signs, pound signs, postage costs, shining images of items which sit in virtual bidding wars. These online retail outlets, manned by thousands of sellers, may as well have seedy neon signs leading to basements. Always a scam close by, … Continue reading MINIMALISM: SELLING ALL YOUR THINGS?

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MINIMALIST THOUGHT EXERCISES

June 12, 2021June 12, 2021 minimumman

A backpack, how do you fill it? It’s all you can take- so what do you choose? When it comes down to it, what’s important to you? What’s essential to you? The world is ending, what are you taking with … Continue reading MINIMALIST THOUGHT EXERCISES

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SECRET HOARDING

June 5, 2021June 4, 2021 minimumman

Out of sight, out of mind. The space looks neat and clean, swathes of polished furnishings, simple and minimal designs. In the garage sit boxes- organised, we tell ourselves, exactly where they need to be. Each set of things compacted … Continue reading SECRET HOARDING

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OVERTHINKING & MINIMAL THINKING

April 24, 2021April 12, 2021 minimumman

Thought is a uniquely human process. Our capacity for linear and lateral thinking process, logical movement between topics, and engagement with multiple thoughts at any one time, seems to separate us from other animals. We are capable of processing complex … Continue reading OVERTHINKING & MINIMAL THINKING

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MINIMISING BOOKS

April 19, 2021April 8, 2021 minimumman

Boxes of books, their pages crumpled and yellowing. That old paperback smell, damp and dry, like sawdust. The roar of early minimalism encourages freedom from everything, so they get shipped out, via car or collection, taken away to be sold … Continue reading MINIMISING BOOKS

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