Only the minimal~Our Apartment

When we first moved overseas to Hubby's native country I was super excited about our move. We sold most of our belongings and we were starting a new way of living: walks to the beach, fresh produce, fresh air, and most important we were going to spend quality time with our daughter  24/7.

A few months after moving to Croatia I began to complain about a few commodities I missed from the States: a dishwasher, a dryer, microwave, a walk in closet to name a few. But I soon realized these were things we could purchase, but did we really need them? My previous closet had shelves and shelves of clothes I hardly wore, some even still had the tags on! So I stopped complaining and instead made a conscious effort to embrace our minimalist lifestyle. As you can see, my new closet is tiny but it has all that I need.

 

 Artwork from a friend and the bedspread made from some fabric I purchased a few years ago add a splash of color and make up for the colorless walls.

Trust me, the kitchen doesn't look this clean very often! 

Our pantry, I began recycling glass jars and with a black marker I labeled the lids, (maybe tacky?)   but it sure makes it easier to find things.

The only room I don't keep very tidy is our guest room/Beli's creative room.  I do pick up all the toys at night that way she can have a fresh start the following day.

From what I read in a previous post about Feng Shui,..."you need to get rid of things that are of no use, little use or less use- in order to invite new things into your life." 

What do you think, is less better? Last but not least, thank you for being a part of this journey with me. Your comments have encouraged and inspired me. My life is richer because of knowing you.

(P.S. hubby and I have been intensely drinking honey lemon and rose hip tea and having lots of soup, so thanks again for your home remedy tips.)