Minimalist Attitude

When moving to their first home, a lot of young adults stock up on a lot of stuff--things which they may rarely use. Less is always more, and the less you have the more use you'll get out of what is already there. Many people do not own a microwave because they don't really microwave their food--they enjoy cooking and can easily re-heat a dish in the oven or on the stove-top. I realized I wouldn't need a microwave. How often did I use a microwave in 2010? Maybe less than 10 times. 

All the things that clutter and cause chaos need to go--in your life and in your home. Simple vintage lamps of wrought iron add a romantic, simplistic look to a simple living room. If it was up to me, there wouldn't even be a television but ..it's not. All the color we need in the kitchen is in the vibrant fruits and vegetables that don't belong in the fridge, beautiful bottles of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and romantic spice containers (green for coriander, yellow for curry, red for paprika--it's art right there). I recently seen an amazing black and white minimalist townhouse on HGTV done by Genevieve and it was modern, sexy and still functional. Everything just flowed well together and recreating that look would be a treat for me.