Lacemaking Lady

“your values can be defined as both your principles or standards of behavior, and as your judgment of what is important in life. Whenever you realize what one of your values is, add it to the list. Keep this nearby (perhaps even in your wallet).”
― Cait Flanders, The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store

“the crab that hogs the limelight. Served with freshly baked bread, it is simple but delicious.”
― Janine Marsh, My Good Life in France: In Pursuit of the Rural Dream

“When you want less, you consume less—and you also need less money.”
― Cait Flanders, The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store

“You don’t need more space. You need less stuff. #minimalisthome”
― Joshua Becker, The Minimalist Home: A Room-By-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life