Minimalism Challenge . . .

Day 1: Define your personal style

Home
My personal style is best described with one word: simple. I like clean lines and simple palettes. I like having visual room-to-breathe. I like white and black (or really dark brown). I like classic style and traditional touches. I don't like frills. I don't like gaudy. I don't like hodge-podge, mismatched, or cluttered. I don't like rustic or bohemian. I just want my house to be pretty. I want to have everything around me look nice. I want my house to feel quiet, clean, and orderly. I want it to feel like fresh air.

Wardrobe
My home's style is more aesthetically oriented than my clothing's style. Comfort and cost are the most important factors over my clothing purchases. My colors are: purple, blue, teal/turquoise, grey, black, white, mint, and pink/coral. Colors are generally vivid; I don't do muted tones. I don't believe in ruffles, animal print, or anything uncomfortable. Items should be fitted, in general. Stripes are encouraged. Dark jeans and pants are necessary.

Day 2: Pick a theme for your home and/or wardrobe

Home
My home's theme is "timeless." Nothing should feel dated or trendy. Everything should "hang well" together.

Wardrobe
My wardrobe's theme is "simple." Everything goes together; I have a defined color palette. Selecting clothes shouldn't be hard, because everything should always be an option, no matter what else I have picked out. I don't need to be loud in my fashion choices; I don't need to draw attention to myself. Words like "feminine" or "playful" don't need to apply. I just want to look neat and put together.

Day 3: My most essential clothing items

Striped or solid long sleeve or 3/4 length shirts in my main colors (see above), V neck tees, blue or grey cardigans, dark blue or grey skinny jeans and capris, Bermuda shorts if I can find any, Navy blue peacoat, brightly colored sweatshirts, grey riding boots, black Vans, strappy sandals, flats in all my colors, Blowfish booties, simple and dainty jewelry, dresses in my colors in fitted cuts, pencil skirts, black tights, metallics,

Day 4: Write down five things you are grateful for

My husband - Hands down, the best part of my life. He makes every day better. He is my partner forever. He is my #1.

My religion - Keeps me centered, keeps me sane, keeps me going. If I lost everything else, it would continue to give me comfort. It is the foundation for everything I do and am in this life.

My kids - James is smart, funny, sweet, energetic, optimistic, kind, silly, my ultimate friend. Avery is soft, snuggly, sweet, bashful, smiley, my little light. Love them.

My (extended) family - We have so many family members close by. They help us out all the time. We never spend a holiday alone. We always have someone to call for help. We are very lucky in that way.

Our financial situation - 80% luck/blessings and 20% hard work, we have been in a much better situation financially than most people our age. I am so grateful. It gives me so much peace.