News — Minimalist

I cannot stand to have cluttered counters. Bathroom counters, kitchen counters, and basically any flat surface in a busy home just seem to magnetically attract things. It is one of the continual battles we fight in this house. If I lived alone I wouldn’t have to worry about such a silly little thing. But since that’s clearly not the case, I have to formulate my attack strategy. As I write this, I can hear my mother’s voice echo in my mind: “Don’t put it down…put it away.” Putting things away where they go is a very important rule for any...