Comments on: Interview with a Minimalist: Alison Little

By: :: danielle ::

:: danielle :: — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 02:53:02 +0000

In reply to cardinalkay64. They are quite the adorable family! I'm glad you enjoyed the post.

By: cardinalkay64

cardinalkay64 — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 15:26:20 +0000

I love everything about this family — those kids are so adorable looking! Meanwhile, I shall grab one of my wooden ironing boards + place it into the window bay of our dining room! Will mine be as minimal as theirs? We’ll see.

By: Alison

Alison — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 22:17:50 +0000

In reply to Ariana. Hi Ariana! Both of those benches were actually just painted to look old. I purchased the paint myself, so it's safe ;)

By: Ariana

Ariana — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:43:36 +0000

Loved this piece. The two benches in the first picture look like they have lead paint. Buy a test kit at the hardware store and check! My daughter was lead poisoned. All my best.

By: Kizzy Bass (@KizzyBassLCJ)

Kizzy Bass (@KizzyBassLCJ) — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:16:42 +0000

I love the quote at the end, “Minimalism will look different for everyone. What works for a family of 4 won’t work for a family of 8.” I think too many people think minimalism is a life without things when actually I think it is a life without clutter, something I long for.

By: Michaela Harris

Michaela Harris — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:00:38 +0000

“And let me say, there is not one thing I have gotten rid of that I wish I hadn’t. Not one.”
I find this to be such a great motivator, as I feel the same way. I have never wished for things I donated or even remembered them. We just moved to a new house – the first we’ve owned – and before we have children, really have a desire to live with only the essentials. I personally have a long way to go when it comes to the sentimental items. I’m the person who has papers from junior high saved. Ahh- I’ll get there!