Shira Gill > Quotes

“We’re going to come up with some specific goals for your entry. Maybe you’re a busy working mom craving a functional, utilitarian entry that has a place for everything and established systems that stop clutter from entering your primary living spaces. Maybe you’re single and dating, and you want your”
― Shira Gill, Minimalista: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Better Home, Wardrobe, and Life

“Instead, I’m urging you to focus on creating a home that’s filled only with items that are useful, functional, and practical for who you ARE—not who you WERE (even if you aspire to make handmade pasta again one day).”
― Shira Gill, Minimalista: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Better Home, Wardrobe, and Life

“■Invest in Simple Upgrades Little things matter, friends. If you are living in a space that does not have “good bones,” I say put some lipstick on that pig and invest in some simple, impactful upgrades. A fresh coat of paint, new light fixtures, and stylish window coverings can instantly transform your entire space. When we were renting the home we lived in before the one we are in now, I paid an electrician to swap out all of the overhead light fixtures with modern, stylish lights. That single effort completely transformed the look and feel of our home, and we were able to store the originals and swap them back when we moved. Even changing the plates around your light switches can make an impact without a high price tag.”
― Shira Gill, Minimalista: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Better Home, Wardrobe, and Life