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finding our people

2/6/2017

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the Johnsons :: my heros :) (photos theirs)
When trying to spend less in order to save or get out of debt, it helps not to be constantly shamed for turning down a movie date, told that I should buy that, or comparing myself to someone with a bigger house. We gotta find our people.

I'm not talking about dumping or avoiding friends. I'm talking about finding new people to be inspired by and identify with. Maybe there are a few blogs or instagram accounts that feel peaceful + lovely while focusing on minimal spaces or simple pleasures. Maybe making a pinterest board full of tiny homes or minimal interiors would be helpful.


There are a few places I go regularly to realign my values and loves. These are my happy places, but sometimes I get distracted. It surprises me sometimes to sort of wake up and realize that I've lost sight of what I truly want. I am a visual person, so these images bring me back to myself every time.

In addition to the Johnson's home (pictured above), here are a few more of my faves:
-Han Starnes home
-Friedlander's apartment
-the minimalists' homes :: Josh + Ryan
-Carmella Rayone's home + blog
-Erin Boyle's simple loveliness

Do you have any internet people who keep you on track? Do share!  :)

Love,
​Jane
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Julie link
2/6/2017 11:21:30 am

I love the Han Starnes' home! I think Steph creates beautiful spaces: https://www.instagram.com/thisbrownwren/. She used to blog at http://thisbrownwren.blogspot.com/, which I dearly miss. I can't wait for her new website.

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Jane link
2/7/2017 08:43:15 am

ThisBrownWren is new to me...so lovely!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

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Kari
2/6/2017 04:23:52 pm

Love these links. I'm especially a fan of Erin Boyle. Love, love, love her taste. And as a visual person, too, I agree about the need to reset one's values periodically. It is so easy to get sucked in to all those other lovely images that aren't right for me and my family.

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Jane link
2/7/2017 08:45:14 am

Me too- Erin just seems like someone who has mastered simplicity...like someone who doesn't even have a messy junk drawer or hidden box of extras. :) That would probably make her laugh, but it gives me goals. :)

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Jo in London
2/7/2017 03:32:43 pm

I've followed Bea, Erin & Carmella for a long time but Hans Starnes is a new discovery.
Although she's not a strict minimalist, Janet's very good at thrifting, lives in a small & beautiful house and is constantly shuffling what she owns around so her place always looks fresh.
A recent discovery on Instagram and I think she's going to start blogging: https://www.instagram.com/intentionalism/
And you!

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Jane link
2/8/2017 11:59:52 am

Thank you for these tips! Do you have a link for Janet? I'd love to check her site out. Heather White's instagram is beautiful. I can't wait to dive in a take a good look around! :)

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Jo in London
2/8/2017 02:45:16 pm

Sorry, here's the link to Janet's blog:
http://thegardenerscottage.blogspot.co.uk/

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Jane link
2/8/2017 06:39:05 pm

Oh my goodness, yes! I love Janet and her little cottage! Wasn't her son's wedding amazing!? Thank you for the link! :)

Celia
2/16/2017 10:36:51 am

Thank you for sharing Intentionalism! It's new to me and I love already just from a quick browse.

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Elisa
2/8/2017 10:38:45 am

You are my people regarding simplicity and style!

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Jane
2/8/2017 11:55:52 am

You just made my week!! :)

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Heather link
2/16/2017 02:36:03 pm

I loved this. It's so true that it's easy to get sidetracked and forget our goals. Thank you for the inspiration!

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