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The truths and myths of minimalist living
The Plaid Zebra July 10, 2017

The minimalist lifestyle, while appealing to many millennials, should be approached with an open and reasonable mindset. While anyone can adopt this lifestyle, it is more suitable to certain people. T…

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4 minimalism documentaries for every beginner
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The concept of minimalism has been around for centuries but has only recently started picking up steam again, especially among the millennial demographic. The core concept of minimalism is focusing on…

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Pros and cons of adopting a minimalist lifestyle
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At first, adopting a minimalist lifestyle doesn’t seem like a tall task. After all, you are, for the most part, simply going to clean up and remove all the unnecessary possessions that are ̶…

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Four tips for starting your own minimalist wardrobe
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Millennials are known for many things but cost-cutting through a minimalist lifestyle could be the generation’s defining trait. This generation is known to be one of the most environmentally-con…

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7 Tips for Potential Tiny House Dwellers
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BY: TIMOTHY ELLIS  The Tiny House Movement has been gaining momentum recently. Some tiny home dwellers have even chosen to live completely off the grid. Others are enjoying all the amenities of being …

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Iranian-German artist creates one of a kind continuous line tattoos
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One line can speak a thousand words. Mo Ganji’s mission is to create simple images with strong impact by creating single line image tattoos. Ganji blends seamlessly with the minimalist and mini tattoo…

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Think Big: How To Design A Bedroom for A Tiny House
The Plaid Zebra May 30, 2017

BY: RACHEL MINAHAN A tiny house means limited space. It also means that designing can be a bit harder than it would with a big house. However, having a small house can also be a blessing in disguise s…

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Build your own capsule wardrobe and give a middle finger to excessive consumerism
The Plaid Zebra May 27, 2017

BY: SYDNEY KEEFE In recent years the minimalist trend has really taken off. Monochromatic and simplistic clothes and furniture have become the go to of the young and fashionable. But some have taken t…

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Floor plans for your tiny house on wheels (photos)
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Perhaps one of the most appealing aspects of the tiny house movement is mobility. Many tiny homes can be built on a trailer, which allows for easy transportation from one place to another. A tiny hous…

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Luxury trends are shifting as people become more self-aware and eco-conscious 
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BY: JAMES HALE  Luxury. It’s a phrase that, for many, conjures images of extravagance: Growling sports cars, champagne in hot tubs, caviar, and priceless jewelry all spring to mind. For centuries, the…

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Tiny Houses: 10 inspiring tiny homes (photos)
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BY: JESSICA BEUKER  The tiny house movement is characterized by the desire to live with fewer material items and less space, in order to make room for what really matters – friends and family, e…

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10 amazing tiny homes from around the world (photos)
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BY: JESSICA BEUKER 1. The Hobbit House Location: Wales, UK The hobbit house was built by Simon and Jasmine Dale for under $5,000 US. Carved into a hillside, the home was made using natural materials s…

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Tiny house designs: Life Hacks
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Perhaps one of the most important – and the most fun – parts of building your own tiny house is designing the interior. Not only is this where you get a chance to express and showcase your…

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Living small: study shows that having fewer things makes you happier
The Plaid Zebra March 28, 2017

BY: JESSICA BEUKER In 1975, the average size of a house in Canada was 1,050 square feet. Only 35 years later, in 2010, that number nearly doubled, with houses reaching an average size of 1,950 square …

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10 best tiny homes in the USA (photos)
The Plaid Zebra March 28, 2017

BY: JESSICA BEUKER  Whether buying, building or renting, there are a lot of things to consider when opting for a tiny home. Even though space is limited, it’s very easy to get creative with your…

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Tiny home quotes: 12 inspiring tiny house quotes
The Plaid Zebra March 17, 2017

BY: JESSICA BEUKER  The mantra of the rapidly-growing tiny house movement is simply, “Less is more.”  People downsize, not necessarily because they can’t afford the “luxuryR…

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Turns out, recycling isn’t actually the best thing you can do for the environment
The Plaid Zebra January 26, 2017

BY: DUSTIN BATTY Many of us remember “The 3 R’s,” the song sung every year at elementary schools to celebrate Earth Day. Though Jack Johnson’s lyrics, “reduce, reuse, recycle” are an ear-worm that has…

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This infographic proves that living in a tiny house is the key to a big life
The Plaid Zebra December 26, 2016

Within the last decade the tiny house movement has blossomed. Many have come to realize that it is not the size of your space that matters, but rather what you do with it. Not only are tiny homes chea…

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Millennial minimalists are downsizing in order to embrace a more meaningful life
The Plaid Zebra May 31, 2016

  BY: Jocelyn Schwalm A new generation of artists, one that understands the value of quality as opposed to quantity, is embracing the idea of minimalism. In a world full of consumerism, it is a r…

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Family ditches urban society to live in the pristine nature of Italy (Video)
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PHOTOGRAPHER: Simone Donati Away from the grip of oppressive cubicles and 9 to 5 grind of urban society, Angelo and Angela live a simple life. The chose to live deliberately— choosing the food they co…

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