Love experiencing it...I keep meaning to order the book. Thanks for posting patricia .BTW - maybe you should post a NSFM warning...as in Not Safe For Minimalists ;-)

That is EXACTLY the level of layering I love. Thank you for posting...I'm going to have to guy the mag now lol. I like more color but given the owner does not likely have a five year old with chocolate fingers, I get why he can enjoy that serenity without worry :). This wino sees plenty of space to set down a glass and enjoy the rooms :). It's perfectly done!

All the pictures look ridiculous IMO But looks are subjective I would paint the door and grills the same color to match You could paint them your favorite color on the outside and white on the inside to match the interior trim assuming it is white The one picture I attached has black doors on the inside with white frames next to white doors It also looks ridiculous, also a chair in front of the door, that also looks ridiculous, Lol Also, I like prairie style grills as they don't obstruct the view as much And look sweet I just noticed your post is 7 years old So, they are probably due for a new coat of paint anyway, Lol

I have gaiters. At least one, maybe two, I can't quite remember. And two pairs of gortex pants to pull over regular ones, but they are almost too small now, sigh. Don't know where I put the gaiters. That's another issue too, lack of organized storage in my house, particularly clothing. Of course I'm trying and working on all fronts . . . My main problem is I used to be able to afford good quality clothes and I have been running on the fumes of having them for quite a few years. Plus I inherited some clothes from my Mom, although her stuff is a tad too nice for field work. But I can't wear her pants she was too short, (although I do wear some of her summer pants as capris, lol). I am running out of pants both due to wear and an expanding lower half. I regularly shop the Goodwill and local Salvation Army and also resale shops. I've gotten some great pieces, but honestly most folks don't give up durable, practical clothing, that stuff they keep until it is in tatters. I used to have quite the set of bandanas for my looks, those are the ones I would have to wear. I could invest in a few more. I have a lovely collection of silk scarves I inherited from my Mom, but I could never wear them to work and expect them to stay nice. Among the many things I have to accomplish at my house, is breaking down my Mother's closet. I have no great wish to keep it as a shrine to her, but I can't see just tossing or jumbling all the lovely clothes she had in there so meticulously organized. She has a beautiful wardrobe all organized by clothing type and color, so she could easily put together exquisite outfits. My mother never left the house looking less than stellar. But she was the opposite of me in her work world, she was a librarian and avoided anything messy, noisy or physical. I don't need suggestions on what to do with it, I have sources for donations, etc. I just need the time. I have recently been sorting through some old photos of my Mom at work. I still have all her exquisite classic wool and suede suits and silk shirts, but folks don't dress like that for work anymore, sigh . . .