1. RAISE YOUR STANDARDS When you buy a new pair of shoes, is there an old pair that you can remove? When you bring home 5 new items of clothing, can you admit that there are probably 5 items in your wardrobe that you just never wear? When you buy a stapler that works so much better than your old one, do you actually pick up the old one and donate it? Or does it stay on your desk collecting dust because it's "still useful"? Raise your standards on what deserves to be deemed "useful" or "valuable" when it comes to your space and start subtracting whatever doesn't meet YOUR standard. 2. SOME THINGS ARE JUST PASSING THROUGH. LET THEM. The mindset here is that you don't need to give every little thing permanent residence in your home. Very few things deserve that placement. I believe that a beautiful home is a place where things pass through like the seasons and room is always being made for new experiences and for the PEOPLE who live there. I don't ever want to feel like I'm being crowded out from too much stuff. Your stuff doesn't live in your home. You do. Are you holding onto things just because they were useful once upon a time? Its value in your life has expired and you have permission to let it go. Your home is not a storage unit. 3. MAKE YOUR FUTURE BIGGER THAN YOUR PAST This idea of making my future bigger than my past is the driving force behind my minimalist mindset. Whenever I find myself having a hard time letting go of something from the past because of the memories it represents, I realise that I'm falling into the "good ol' days" syndrome and I DON'T WANT THAT. I don't want to feel like I'm holding onto a past experience as if it was some special thing that I can't ever experience again. I want to live my life as if the best is always yet to come. I appreciate my memories, but I don't make them more important than the memories I have YET to create. The day I do that is the day I get stuck and stop expanding. Try letting go of something that you never thought of letting go of before. It can be an old journal, a T-shirt from college, a book that you received as a gift and feel obligated to read (but you know you won't). Your past is important, but SO IS YOUR FUTURE. So make some room! If this idea freaks you out, just say to yourself: "The more I let go, the bigger I grow." 4. KEEP A SPECIAL BOX TO PROCESS ITEMS THAT NEED EXTRA ATTENTION On my shelf, I have a box where I put mail, receipts, notes - anything that requires me to take some sort of action before I can officially throw it away or put it away. Then I have what I call a "buffer day" where I go through everything in that box until it's empty. This keeps stuff from laying around and taking up my energy. With a "process box," I can have it out of sight and out of mind until I DECIDE to go through it all. 5. GO LAYER BY LAYER Whenever I do a "minimalist sweep" of all my belongings, I think "Wow, I don't think there's anything else I could possibly get rid of. I went through everything." Then a few months go by and I find that I'm ready to dig even deeper and let go even more. Recognise that minimalism is an ongoing process, a lifestyle, and a mindset. Your very first step might be to do what I did - which was to throw tons of stuff into trash bags and then to pack a lot of my other belongings into a big box that I hid away in my closet for a few months. Coming back to the box later showed me how much I didn't need the stuff in it and how much I enjoyed living with less. I could look at everything with a deeper level of detachment and go into "decision-making mode" again about what I wanted to keep or not. So, be patient. Minimising takes alot of energy in the beginning because you are doing the difficult and important work of defining who you are and what you want and making sure your outer world reflects that. It's been a worthwhile journey for me so far and I hope these 5 tips help you with yours. :)

✔ SIZE: plant stand height is 12", inner diameter 12", suitable for round planter which largest diameter under 12 inch. *THE PLANT POT IS NOT INCLUDING.* ✔ SIMPLE STYLE MODERN DESIGN: Elegant house floor planter stand reflects minimalist which is inspired by classic mid-century style. Well fits to most home decor and furniture, can be paired with a variety of plants, such as fiddle leaf fig tree, cactus, snake plants, and more. ✔ MATERIAL: Metal with powder coated, as a floor protectors, there are black stoppers on the top and bottom of the legs. An elegant blend of vitality and modern style, offering a relaxed feel to your family and guests with its blooming greenery. ✔ FUNCTIONAL AND PRACTICAL: sturdy and well-built, with an emphasis on functionality, easy to put together and take apart. keep plants from falling or being knocked over by kids or pets. ✔ USING PLACE: Put it in your house or corner, patio, garden and office, will create an intriguing natural focal point in your place. Mkono is a registered trademark and our product is professional manufacturing and sole selling.

"Rundle never knows when inspiration will strike. “An idea will often form from a simple observation or noticing a problem, and I’ll keep it at the back of my mind for some time before acting on it. Once I start though, my process involves a lot of hands-on making and prototyping to understand how an object affects a space”, he says. The inspiration for the TR Bulb came from the untethered way we live today; moving often, sometimes multiple times within a year. “I wanted to create a high quality, technically sophisticated lamp that was, in essence, a light bulb”, Rundle explains. Following the success of the original TR Bulb, MENU has partnered with the London-based Rundle to diversify the range of offerings from the TR series. “When a light has such a simple form, subtle differences can create a distinctly different character. The new shiny version offers a more classical feeling to the design”, Rundle says. The power of the TR Bulb is in its flexibility; it looks stylish in a variety of settings and formations, taken from space to space as people move homes or offices. So, it only made sense to widen that range, adding even more possibilities with the new shiny opal iteration. The TR Bulb fits perfectly into both MENU’s and Tim Rundle’s aesthetic universe; Tim describes his work as “seeking to improve the manufactured environment through elegant, technically refined solutions”."   Dimensions: 7.9"W, 8.7"H Materials: Opal Glass, Powder-coated Steel Electrical: E26 socket, 120V, 60W Max Cord: 118.1", hard-wired (requires installation) TR Bulb included (6W LED)

NOCTURNA is a bewitching collection inspired by warm moonlight, gold of twinkling stars and black flesh of space, hiding the most mysterious secrets. An wonderful story invites you to travel through your consciousness, contributes to spiritual and personal searches, awareness of your mind and body. This is an enchanted trip on the waves of magic, over which a team of creative like-minded people worked to reveal something perfect. A magical story is rooted deep in my childhood. To my first acquaintance with my spiritual beginning, astrology, mythology, esotericism and subtle magic of simple things that surround our life. This is not just a collection of esoteric elements. The combination of zodiac signs, magic talismans with historical symbols, tarot cards, animals and mystical symbols keep the Wisdom of Mankind. 750+ ELEMENTS of line art graphics are included for you to awaken your magic and simplify the process of working on your projects. The high quality of the illustrations allows you to apply them as widely as your imagination suffices. These magical treasures will decorate any project, whatever you conceive and will be relevant at all times! INCLUDED: 60 Monochrome Symbols ~250-4000px, png+eps, 300dpi 60 Gold Foil Symbols ~250-4000px, png, 300dpi 12 Monochrome Zodiac Signs ~1000-3000px, png+eps, 300dpi 12 Gold Foil Zodiac Signs ~1000-3000px, png, 300dpi 12 Line Zodiac Signs ~1000-3000px, png+eps, 300dpi 12 Monochrome Zodiac Signs Cards 1240-1748px, jpg+eps, 300dpi 12 Gold Foil Zodiac Signs Cards 1240-1748px, jpg, 300dpi 22 Major Arcana Black Tarot Cards 1240-1748px, jpg, 300dpi, 22 Major Arcana Gold Tarot Cards 1240-1748px, jpg, 300dpi, 56 Minor Arcana Black Tarot Cards 1240-1748px, jpg, 300dpi, 56 Minor Arcana Gold Tarot Cards 1240-1748px, jpg, 300dpi, 10 Magic Hands ~1100-3000px, png+eps, 300dpi 10 Magic Talisman Gold Foil ~1200-3800px, png, 300dpi 10 Magic Talisman Monochrome ~1200-3800px, png+eps, 300dpi 10 Esoteric Talisman Gold Foil ~1700-4000px, png, 300dpi 10 Esoteric Talisman Monochrome ~1700-4000px, png+eps, 300dpi 10 Gold Foil Talisman Cards 1240-1748px, jpg+eps, 300dpi 10 Monochrome Crystals ~860-3000px, png+eps, 300dpi 10 Gold Foil Crystals ~860-3000px, png, 300dpi 10 Line Crystals ~860-3000px, png+eps, 300dpi 25 Gold Foil Floral Elements ~400-2000px,png, 300dpi 25 Monochrome Floral Elements ~400-2000px,png+eps, 300dpi 10 Monochrome Floral Wreaths ~1300-2000px, png+eps, 300dpi 10 Gold Foil Floral Wreaths ~1300-2000px, png, 300dpi 10 Floral Compositions ~800-3000px, png+eps, 300dpi 10 Monochrome Animals ~1400-3000px, png+eps, 300dpi 10 Gold Foil Animals ~1400-3000px, png, 300dpi About License Info: https://creativemarket.com/licenses You cannot re-sell the graphics, copy or transfer them to anyone else. I hope you love this collection as much as me loved making it. Best Wishes, Lana Markina ♥ © Soft Muse Art

Being a homemaker is a job - especially when you are in this for the long haul! Here are some traditional homemaking skills that you should implement.

No matter how wide the strap on your diaper bag is, your shoulders are bound to need a little break while you're out running errands with your little human. Designed to work with any stroller, the Mina hooks make life a little easier by allowing you to neatly hang your diaper bag from the back of your baby's carriage. The anti-slip grip makes them simple to use and keeps the diaper bag close to you so you can always have convenient access to your bag. Tip: When stroller hooks are not in use, clip them together so they don't slide off your handlebar.   Please make sure the weight on the stroller is balanced and able to support the attachment of your diaper bag prior to attaching to the stroller. Refer to your stroller's manual for manufacturer guidelines. By using this product, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by the safety guidelines provided by your stroller manufacturer.

Written by Heather Smith Thomas This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.71 There are several knots that every horseman should know how to tie—that are useful when working with horses. There are times you need a knot that will never work loose, and other times you need one that can be untied easily...

The Simply Blake collection embodies the current transitional design trend, updated forms, and vintage-inspired details. The chandeliers mimic the graceful dome form while keeping the design understated, simple, and fresh. This fixture will work well in a modern farmhouse or transitional-style room.