A New Beginning. Minimalistic into the Future

🖼️ Photos, Papers & the Weight of Memory The Emotional Work of Decluttering What We’ve Kept the Longest Good afternoon, friends, Over the past few weeks, I’ve shifted gears and started organizing two deeply personal categories: Photos and my kids’ old school papers. And in one word? EXHAUSTING. 😅 📷 Photos: A Journey Through Time I wish I could say this process was easy—and that I felt lighter as soon as I was done. But I’m not quite done yet. Still, I do feel good about the progress I have made so far. I tackled all the photo albums from our living room—around 30 albums in total—and pared them down to 18. Not bad, right? Thanks to digital help, I was able to scan some of the most precious photos, though I’ll admit: I don’t have a photo scanner I love, and I’ve made a firm little promise to myself: No buying anything I don’t absolutely need right now. So for now, I’m making do and would truly welcome any of your ideas or scanner recommendations if you’ve walked this road before! ...

📚 Letting Go of Books (Without Losing Yourself) A Gentle Guide Through the Emotional Landscape of Decluttering Your Library Good morning, friends, I recently received a thoughtful question: “What’s the best way to begin letting go of books—especially when they carry so much emotional weight?” It’s a beautiful question, and I understand it deeply. Books have always meant more to me than paper and ink. They’ve been a mirror, a comfort, a dream, and—let’s be honest—a little piece of who I imagined myself to be. So before I share my practical steps, here’s a gentle reminder: Decluttering books isn’t about denying your love for knowledge, imagination, or personal growth. It’s about asking yourself: Do I need the physical presence of these books to reflect who I am? 📦 My Own Journey Over the last two years, I’ve let go of thousands of books. Slowly. Intentionally. But it wasn’t until the last three months—when my decluttering journey got serious—that I parted with the largest share. Here’s...