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A letter from our editor:
The defining feature of my home is its simplicity. When I host, the compliments are usually along the lines of — "Wow, it's so clean in here" — by which they mean — "You don't have very much stuff."
It's true. I've just gone through a big life change, which entailed a move where I started from scratch. It took a lot of work this year to fill in the basics, and I've been diligent about purchasing only things that I love and will last. For the most part, that means I scour Facebook Marketplace with super-specific search terms. (Isn't it funny how vintage items — things that are already old and used — are the best guarantee that they'll last a long time, if not forever?) Or I wait for the top-shelf kitchen or home appliance to come on sale (which I always follow up by enrolling in the warranty program). In short, I've resisted purchasing anything without real purpose and value. And I've begun to love living this way.
But, as the temperature drops here in Brooklyn, and the trees look more bare every day, what has purpose and value is shifting for me. I'm realizing my apartment is not set up for hunkering down in the winter. It only strikes me now that lush rugs, throw blankets, and house plants all have their own function in a home. While I won't be trading in my minimalist mindset for the trending maximalism, I am thinking a lot these days about how to bring in a warmth and ease to my space that still feels purposeful.
For this edition, I've brought together some ways that I'm thinking about how to craft a livable space alongside practical tips and finds that I hope will take us both well into the winter months. xx
With a newfound warmth,
Ashley
Senior Editor
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DESIGN
I'm very thankful for the new wave of interior designers on IG offering specific search terms that I can use to clarify my online searches.
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DECOR
This Etsy find combines artisan craft, sparse Shaker style, and warms up my entryway hung with coats and other things — plus, it comes in different sizes.
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DIY
I'm inspired by our Community Manager, Kate, whose simple rituals aren't just about keeping our space clean — but more livable and cozy, too.
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- There's nothing cozier than having a big pot of something simmering on the stove. Great Jones has started their Black Friday sale early, and is offering up to 50% off through December 1st.
- Especially as we head into the holidays, it's good to get acquainted with the thoughts running through our heads — so that we can let them go. Headspace is offering 50% off annual plans through December 4th.
- At the nexus of minimalist and cozy is the candle. It facilitates warmth while literally disappearing! ReCandle Co. is offering our community 20% off on heirloom-quality refillable candles. Use code GOODTRADE20 on your first purchase.
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