Category Simplify

Assortment of vintage items, old cameras, tabletop clock, wooden box, glass bottles, retro gadgets, cluttered antique display

13 Items I Wish I’d…

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We’ve all been there. In a fit of spring cleaning or overwhelmed…

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15 Things I Stopped Doing…

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# 15 Things I Stopped Doing That Made My Home Easier to…

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14 Mistakes I Made Organizing…

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If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent hours organizing your closet only…

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10 Things I Never Buy…

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When it comes to home improvement, most of us have that one…

Overhead Storage Shelves in basement

9 Things I Never Store…

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As a homeowner, your basement can often feel like the best place…

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11 Things I Stopped Displaying…

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In the hustle and bustle of daily life, our homes often become…

A cozy bedroom display with a wooden bed frame, striped bedding, and multiple light sources including bedside lamps, wall sconces, and a ceiling pendant. The space is decorated with botanical-patterned curtains, a round mirror, and a floating shelf with books and deco

17 Declutter Tasks for a…

Jul 15, 20259 min read

Sleep is essential for our bodies and minds to function properly. Yet,…

A well-organized garage workspace featuring red and black built-in Craftsman cabinets, a stainless steel workbench with tools and a toolbox, several industrial stools, a vertical sports ball rack, and a silver refrigerator

12 Things I Never Store…

Jul 15, 20256 min read

A garage can often become a catch-all for items that we don’t…

Colorful Accents

14 Things I Stopped Collecting…

Jul 15, 20256 min read

If you’re like me, you’ve probably looked around your house and felt…

12 Antiques I Inherited That…

12 Antiques I Inherited That…

Jul 15, 20257 min read

When we inherit antiques, we often underappreciate their true value due to…

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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