Why Editing Our Closets Is So HARD with Laura Fenton (EP298)
I've been a minimalist for over ten years now but still find it difficult to part ways with certain items of clothing? Why is this? Will I ever purge those stragglers that have been left behind from years ago? Joining me for a conversation about "why editing our closets is so hard" is author, Laura Fenton. Laura discusses why we find it so hard to declutter our closets (some of these perspectives I'd never considered), why you should edit your wardrobe, tips to let go, ways to responsibly declutter and more...
About Laura
Laura Fenton is the author of The Little Book of Living Small and a small space expert. The former lifestyle director at Parents magazine, her work has also appeared in major publications including Better Homes & Gardens, Country Living, and Real Simple, and on leading home and lifestyle websites, including Apartment Therapy, Cup of Jo, Food52, and Remodelista. She lives small and sustainably with her husband and their son in Jackson Heights, Queens, in New York City.
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Previous Episode: EP174: Helpful Hints for Living Small
Previous Episode: EP214: The Downsides of Small Space Living (and Solutions For How to Tackle Them!)
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