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Hi! I’m Emily.
I’m a former event planner turned blogger, living full time in my newly converted campervan.
I have lived in 300 square feet
(or less!) for the last 10 years, and am sharing all of my favourite small space living ideas and hacks with people just like you.
Small space summer decorating ideas
The days are longer, the sun is brighter and those big woolly blankets on your couch aren’t giving your space the Spring vibes to match your newfound energy. It’s time to start implementing some summer decorating ideas into your space.
10 simple ways to make your small space more eco-friendly
We are all allowed to have our own opinions, but we are also responsible for our decisions and actions. By reducing our carbon footprint and being kinder to the environment, we are doing our part as global citizens to reduce our own impact of climate change.
Is living in a small house for you? Try before you buy.
Have you ever wondered what living in a small house is like? For all the spaces in your home to be used. For everything inside your home to be meaningful to your story or to be useful to your day-to-day life. Living in a small house isn’t for everyone, but how can you find out if it’s right for you?
Clever Small outdoor living space ideas that don’t need much storage
As the days get longer, the sun shines warmer, my energy levels are rising. I want to do more, play more, and be outside more. This Spring energy boost has me thinking of small outdoor living space ideas to share with you. I know what you’re going to say, “I don’t have anywhere to store it!” You know what? Same.
15 actionable ways to reduce waste at home | Printable Checklist
The majority of ideas of this list of 15 Actionable Ways to reduce waste at home are things that every household should already be doing Every.Single.Day as global citizens to reduce our impact on the environment.
Sustainable living in a small space: 7 Off-grid living ideas
Living in a small space does have a positive impact on the environment. In this article, I will show you seven off-grid living ideas that you can implement to make your small space more sustainable.
6 smart ways to get rid of unwanted items without throwing them away
Most of us have way too much stuff. Even when you live in a small space, you still seem to accumulate things. Most people wonder how to get rid of unwanted items in your home. There are ways to keep the clutter at bay; one in-one out technique; asking for experiences instead of gifts; implementing a shopping ban. But sometimes, it all just comes down to a big purge.
6 Small Space Eco-Friendly house ideas for big environmental impact
Whether you live in a tiny house, studio apartment, dorm room, van or other form of micro dwelling, everyone living in a small space has one thing in common: their compact living lifestyle is making a big impact on the environment.
Best methods of storing clothes seasonally
Before you even think about storing seasonal clothes, you need to make sure they are all clean and in good condition. Wash everything, remove any stains, take items to the dry cleaners and anything that needs fixing to the tailor. By doing this at the end of the season, it means you will start the next season off fresh and ready to go.
Easy guide to create a capsule wardrobe – Checklist
How many clothes do you have in your wardrobe? Does that question sound like it’s from left field? Are you asking yourself, “who knows how many clothes they own?” People with capsule wardrobes, that’s who.
The essential list for a small space organizational Spring Cleaning
With Spring shining its sunshine through my windows that could probably use a wipe, all I want to do is declutter and purge. We feel lighter in Spring, not so heavy & dark like we did in Winter, and what is lighter than reducing your inventory and moving on items that no longer serve you? Enter the “Organizational Spring Cleaning”.
The top 5 tricks to organizing seasonal clothing
Living in a small space is like travelling with just a carry on – too many clothes, not enough space. Other than getting rid of half your clothes, is there a solution? Of course! This would be a pretty short article otherwise. My advice? Start by organizing seasonal clothing in your closet.
Compact Living: Everything you need to know
Compact Living. It goes by many names. Micro-living. Tiny House Movement. Living Small. It’s a movement sweeping the globe that many people have never heard of.
The struggles & unexpected benefits of downsizing your home
What if you downsized your home and used all the spaces all the time? I can’t guarantee there won’t be struggles to downsizing, but I can promise you there will be benefits to downsizing your home that will outweigh any initial pain points.
Top 5 Quick and Simple Small Closet Hacks
If you live in a small space, your closet is valuable real estate that can be easily managed with a few quick and easy small closet hacks to get your closet organized.
How to keep your desk clean & organized
Organizing your small desk may not seem very sexy, but what if your daily workspace is organized, with everything you need, where you need it, when you need it. Wouldn’t that be nice?
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Hi! I’m Emily.
I believe that living in a small space leaves room to live more of a life that matters to you. To not be bogged down with space that needs cleaning and is full of possessions that aren’t meaningful to your story. I will show you small space ideas to get you organized and make you fall in love with the cozy space you are lucky enough to call home sweet home.
I’m a former event planner turned blogger, living full time in my newly converted campervan, sharing all my favourite hacks and small space living ideas with people just like you!