A review by labyrinth_witch
New Minimalism: Decluttering and Design for Sustainable, Intentional Living by Cary Telander Fortin, Kyle Louise Quilici

5.0

I really enjoyed this book. Most of all the archetypes of how you relate to your material objects. I discovered I’m a cross between energetic (scattered) and frugal (can’t let go of things that cost money). And it helped me understand why I can clear out certain rooms without blinking an eye and other rooms paralyze me with indecision. I also really enjoy the furthered discussion of decluttering by category. I’ve always done it by room, but I do see the logic of decluttering by category. This will be my spring project. While I had hoped for a little more substance from the design principles, it was an interesting discussion of what “full” means and space. Overall a helpful read.