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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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Ornate crystal chandelier, multiple candle-style bulbs, gold detailing, suspended from a decorated ceiling, surrounded by intricate crown molding, red and gold patterned wallpaper background
Assorted blister packs of medication and a pair of blue medical gloves on a wooden table
Dining room with a wooden table, six upholstered chairs with angled legs, two decorative vases on the table, large built-in white cabinetry with glass doors and intricate molding, soft beige rug underneath, warm ambient lighting, neutral color palette with wood and white tone
Vintage sitting area with floral chairs, round table, books, oil lamp, and ornate curtains near decorative windows
Living room with matching white sofas, blue pillows, wooden coffee table, and a fireplace under a TV
Indoor space with a mid-century wooden console, surrounded by large and small potted fake plants
Clutter of plastic bags, crumpled and overlapping, various colors, translucent material, irregular shapes, scattered randomly
A cream-colored macramé wall hanging, suspended from a thin string tied to a wooden dowel, decorates a beige wall. To the right, a wooden shelf holds a small green plant, a decorative white cutout, and a small sculpture