Fashion Slow Lane!

I have been reading a lot of blogs lately on minimalism.  I have been a minimalist by default because we move every 2 to 3 years for the past decade which means I have to downsize by default.  In Seattle, we went from a 1500 square foot townhouse to an 800 square foot apartment.  Half my stuff ended up in storage.  Then in 2013, we moved back to Southern California into a more spacious La Jolla apartment.   I actually had to buy a few things to fill it up.  Then recently we moved again, this time into a house with a two car garage and a huge storage space.  I have never had this much space to hoard stuff! Note the zen plant and lack of clutter. I am a minimalist when it comes to furniture and house accessories however my handbag collection is easily over 500 pieces and don't even get me started on the belts.  I use the bags for my inspiration for future collections. To be a true minimalist, does that mean I need to get rid of all these ...

Interesting thought I came across today:  Don’t be afraid of the end of your life on this planet; be afraid of a life unlived.  You don’t have to live 100 years; you just have to live right now while you have the moment you are in.  Life doesn’t always give you second chances, so when a door is in front of you, open it.  I have always tried to be true to my passions, but often find myself off track chasing a paycheck instead of my passion.   I am sure this happens to millions of Americans who are working in jobs they hate, or are stuck in relationships out of obligation.   How can you be true to yourself and still make a living or have the courage to follow your passion?  That is another blog topic.  Or maybe not, it sounds kind of new-age-ish.  I am not new age usually.   I consider myself a very practical person, but at the same time I like to reflect on the big picture while living the day to day life in the slow lane. ...