Home & Garden

28 October 2019

Female First's top minimalism videos of the week

-  Are you trying to get your life and house in order? Today's video is a summary my favourite ways to simplify, reduce stress and improve life. The list includes ...
28 October 2019

How to help wildlife through the winter

Experts at Dobbies Garden Centres share their top tips for the season ahead - Our gardens are valuable habitats for no end of garden wildlife – in fact, many creatures ...
27 October 2019

Six minimalist living tips to declutter your home (and mind)

Clutter is a natural part of life. As life goes on, you collect things that you need or want that sit in your home through the years. Everyone wants to ...
25 October 2019

Seven reasons why we are obsessed with minimalism

Minimalism is getting a lot of attention lately- but what is the fascination with this new lifestyle? Well, there are several factors that make is so appealing- here are just ...
24 October 2019

Seven ways minimalism can help you to lose weight

Minimalism has many benefits for many people but one thing it can do is empower you to lose weight if this is a personal goal. Here’s why… Minimalism is about ...
23 October 2019

Purse/Wallet: Seven things you can declutter now

We all know your purse or wallet can become a dumping ground for unnecessary papers. It can look less like a place to store your money and more like a ...
21 October 2019

Minimalist Mondays: Female First's top videos on minimalism this week

- During the last 7 years of living a minimalist lifestyle, I got rid of over half my possessions. And getting rid of stuff has changed my life for the ...
18 October 2019

Seven subscriptions and memberships you can declutter now

Almost a third (29%) of UK adults spend an average of £120* a year paying for unwanted policies, subscriptions, and memberships that they haven’t cancelled, according to new research by ...
15 October 2019

Female First's top videos on minimalism this week

Here are the videos that caught our attention on minimalism this week.  The problem with minimalism is not the act of living your life with less. The problem is not ...
15 October 2019

How living a minimalist lifestyle can benefit your mental wellbeing

In today’s busy world, it’s increasingly believed that stripping down and simplifying your lifestyle could significantly benefit your mental wellbeing. Japanese tidying expert Marie Kondo explains in her book The ...
11 October 2019

Seven ways minimalism can help you if you work from home

I work from the comfort of my own home and I can safely say that having minimalist environment has helped me to thrive in this environment- here’s why… There are ...
7 October 2019

Minimalist Mondays: Female First's top minimalism videos of the week

Here are the videos that have connected with us this week on the topic of minimalism.  A Small Wardrobe discusses the things she doesn't need for a simple and intentional ...
30 September 2019

Decluttering experts discuss the appeal of Scandi style

Decluttering and home staging experts Marie and Hanna Macdowall are the mother/daughter duo behind Style & Stage London. With a Swedish heritage the pair bring effortless Scandi and Hygge style ...
30 September 2019

Minimalist Mondays: Female First's top videos on minimalism this week

Looking for some minimalist inspiration? Here are the videos we found value in this week.  Joshua and Ryan discuss decluttering our spaces, lives, hearts, and minds. A Small Wardobe talks ...
24 September 2019

Top tips to make your home more eco-friendly this autumn

WHILE it’s great news that people across the globe becoming more eco-aware around the home, just emptying the recycling bin just doesn’t cut it anymore. There are plenty of other ...
23 September 2019

Minimalist Mondays: Female First's top minimalism videos of the week

Here are the videos that have caught our attention this week for our Minimalist Mondays slot- enjoy!  Joshua Fields Millburn did an apartment tour a little while ago, so it ...
23 September 2019

Six tips on minimalism from a recent convert

When we think about a minimalist lifestyle most of us probably imagine clean, Insta worthy, white homes. Either that or empty, cold boxes. My early impression of minimalism was that ...
23 September 2019

Seven steps to Scandi style

Clean lines, simplicity, minimalism, un-cluttered and all without sacrificing beauty – those are the essential components of good Scandinavian design and Danish furniture retailer JYSK prides itself on creating it ...

23 September 2019

Seven things you can declutter this week (23rd- 29th September)

As we get near to the end of the month- it may seem harder to find things to purge your space of- but there’s always something. Here are our suggestions ...
17 September 2019

Female First's top minimalism videos of the week

Here are some of the videos we've enjoyed this week on the topic of minimalism.  Meghan began simplifying her life about a decade ago and in this week's video she ...
16 September 2019

Seven different approaches to minimalism according to the experts

I’ve read most of the books that are on offer on the topic of minimalism and although they all champion living with what you need and love- each approach is ...
14 September 2019

Seven ways minimalism helps with creativity

Minimalism and creativity can go hand in hand if you allow them to- here’s why: Minimalism gives you the space to think: When you aren’t preoccupied with where to put ...
5 September 2019

Seven things you need to know about Swedish Death Cleaning

I’ve just finished reading The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by  Margareta Magnusson and thought I would share some of what I learned from the book. What is it? ...
4 September 2019

I tried the 30-Day Minimalism Game and here’s what happened

Having listened to many a podcast by The Minimalists, the 30-Day Minimalism Game has certainly come up a few times, however I’ve never thought to play it because I consider ...