Category Simplify

Assorted vintage porcelain teacups and saucers, floral patterns, gold trim, pastel colors, stacked closely on a wooden table, sunlit setting

5 Old Decor Pieces You…

Nov 24, 20253 min read

When you’re ready to declutter or update your space, it’s easy to…

Assorted Keys Laid on a Surface

5 Things You Should Stop…

Nov 24, 20253 min read

Your doorways can say a lot about your home, but what you…

Two people sitting on a wooden floor, flipping through printed photographs, maroon photo album and loose pictures scattered

4 Things You Should Take…

Nov 24, 20253 min read

Your coffee table is often the centerpiece of your living room, but…

Peaceful nighttime rest, memory foam pillow advertisement, neck support demonstration, comfortable sleep setup, nighttime relaxation, orthopedic pillow

6 Things People Notice First…

Nov 24, 20254 min read

When someone steps into a home that hasn’t been updated in a…

Christmas Tree Inside the House

5 Boomer Bedroom Layouts That…

Nov 24, 20253 min read

Your bedroom should feel comfortable and functional, but some layouts favored by…

Open book with handwritten text on both pages, aged paper with visible ink markings, cursive writing in black ink, historical or archival document, possibly a journal or record book, photographed in black and white

4 Boomer Organization Habits You…

Nov 24, 20253 min read

You might notice that some organization habits you’ve held onto feel less…

4 Vintage Decor Choices Only…

4 Vintage Decor Choices Only…

Nov 24, 20253 min read

Vintage decor holds a special place in many homes, especially among Baby…

Assorted Commemorative Plates

4 Boomer Storage Solutions That…

Nov 24, 20253 min read

If you’ve noticed that some storage solutions just don’t seem to clear…

6 Wall Choices That Make…

6 Wall Choices That Make…

Nov 23, 20254 min read

Your walls play a big role in shaping how your home feels.…

4 Boomer Decorating Sins to…

4 Boomer Decorating Sins to…

Nov 23, 20253 min read

Decorating your home is a chance to express your personal style while…

About Me
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Madison Cates

Mom, Wife, Minimalist.

Join me in my journey to declutter my life and live a simply beautiful life.

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