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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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A cream-colored nursery with a white crib, dresser and plush rocking horse.
A woman in a white blazer and black trousers sitting on outdoor steps.
A row of favorite clothes hanging in a closet.
A row of vintage leather jackets hanging on a clothing rack.
A pile of old letters and postcards.
Close-up of an acoustic guitar in warm light.
A TV remote control in front of a television screen.
A wooden crate filled with clothing ready to be donated.
A tidy minimalist living room with an armchair beside a shelf.