Do I consider myself a minimalist? I’ve been asked this question a lot lately, especially after sharing my latest vlog. The answer to this question is No. BUT! At the same time I don’t like to accumulate stuff. I feel my best in an environment with some emptiness. 
It’s even challenging for me to think clearly when I am in a busy environment. The abundance of belongings and visual clutter significantly impacts my inner peace, and it has been this way for as long as I can remember myself.
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For me, opening a drawer and finding it crammed with disorganized items is an added stress. 
This is why my wardrobe is never full to the brim, and neither is any drawer in our house. An empty space in a drawer brings me immense satisfaction and some peace of mind.
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Of course I enjoy buying new things, especially for our home, but I am the toughest curator. I don’t bring something home unless I know it has a space to live in without adding unnecessary stress. It works the same when it comes to my studio and my CrochetObjet knitting journey.
This might sound a bit odd and unconventional, especially if you’re a knitter. However, my studio space mirrors that affection for visual calmness. It’s not just within the studio; it also influences how I choose new projects or advise my weekly knitters on choosing new projects.
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It’s not always simple to maintain visual tranquility because the temptation to get something new is ever-present. it’s so easy and accessible to bring new items into our lives which will turn into a new visual clutter. However, I always find joy in passing on items that no longer serve me or my family. 
Clearing and decluttering belongings is part of a lifestyle that aligns with what serves me and my family best.
How about you? Do you also enjoy decluttering items from time to time, or do you consider yourself more of a collector, someone who prefers to preserve and keep belongings?
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After this video was posted, many of you asked if I am a minimalist. I hope this post answered your question and maybe even inspired some of you to declutter unnecessary belongings. I hope that through the videos I share, you’ll see how much simpler life can be with less, xxMo
3 comments on Am I a minimalist?
AT
Love space, but when one has a family it is hard to achieve that our kids hv left home and we are slowly making the space ours.
Would you mind sharing your recipes? Looks delicious!
Naomi
So very lovely and sweet to see your video A Day in the Life. Even with the scary boom noises you have a beautiful and peaceful nest with your family.
Happy Hanukah from NYC <3
Bonnie J Kramer
Happy Hannukah to you and your family. God bless you all and keep you safe.
I love your style but I am a collector and sometimes I wish I was less so but things give me joy. I do however understand completely what you are saying about clutter and sometimes it feels so good to lessen the load so to speak and purge a few things. Your recipes look delicious. Thank you for sharing. Please share some of your recipes if you can. I love the tools you use to make patterns on your bread. I look so forward to hearing from you and getting to peak into your world.