The modern minimalist

The modern minimalist therapy for your relationship to home. interior design + home therapy

09/02/2026

I started this account as a baby konmari consultant 7 years ago. I know a thing or two about intentional living. And underconsumption core is alllmost there.

Buying less is amazing. But the real question isn’t should I buy this, it’s does what I already own reflect who I actually am. VALUES > consumption

What’s one thing you’ve been holding onto that doesn’t reflect who you are anymore? Tell me!

It feels like panic looking at that room. Fight or flight. And let’s be honest, sometimes it feels better to ignore that...
08/31/2026

It feels like panic looking at that room. Fight or flight. And let’s be honest, sometimes it feels better to ignore that feeling, and go somewhere else.

My nervous system is always telling me something is off, if I only take the time to listen. Sometimes it’s just removing a few books, reorganizing a shelf, or putting away a summer blanket. But sometimes it’s something more.

If you’re stuck in the panicky part, go to my link in bio + schedule a complimentary call.

Talking about it gets it out of your head, and even that will feel a little better.

08/24/2026

minimalism with a neurodivergent brain doesn’t look like what you think it does.

Stuffing everything behind cabinets and doors, it doesn’t work. When you close that door, it no longer exists. And you have no clue where it is. It may provide a moment of calm, but it’s not a long term way to live.
I love open shelving, glass jars, can risers, anything that creates order but in visually calming ways. We focus on having less as priority, then we store using systems.

Tell me in comments what your neurodivergent home actually looks like

Virgo szn is coming soon + it’s time to SLOW DOWN. Capitalism taught us to buy everything + buy it fast, but humans are ...
08/19/2026

Virgo szn is coming soon + it’s time to SLOW DOWN.

Capitalism taught us to buy everything + buy it fast, but humans are meant to slow down. Buy less. Enjoy the hunt. Slow decorating, slow renovating, we’re here for all of it. Nervous system regulation is the priority, always.

Become friends with the discomfort of an unfinished space. Breathe it in. Build the tolerance. There’s no need to rush!

What’s a space in your home you’ve been rushing to finish?

08/14/2026

As an HSP, most thrift stores are completely overwhelming. The lighting, the lack of organization, the visual overload. It’s too much!

Luckily there’s alot of incredible well curated thrift shops in Portland. Less overwhelming, and it’s worth it to find the perfect piece for my clients.

My clients hire me because I can walk into a room and know exactly what it needs. Not just aesthetically, but energetically. It’s not a skill I had to learn, it’s how I’m wired.

Have you ever walked into a space and felt it before you could explain it?

08/04/2026

Another year flown by. Here’s what we did in year 3: renovated the kitchen, the laundry room, took 2 cross country trips to KY to bring back my grandmamas furniture- 12 herman miller chairs, 3 Milo baughmann tables, a marble coffee table, and 3 massive art pieces by my late uncle. We did a massive landscaping project in the front yard + most recently geotuned our land + home.

this is my life + all the things I believe in, all seamlessly blending into my business ethos. Intentional living is kin...
07/31/2026

this is my life + all the things I believe in, all seamlessly blending into my business ethos. Intentional living is kinda chic, I have to say.

And this song has me in such a chokehold this week!

I love a tile. But there’s so many good ones out there! I know the overwhelm. We have access to so much good design cons...
07/30/2026

I love a tile. But there’s so many good ones out there!

I know the overwhelm. We have access to so much good design constantly at our fingertips. But how do we put it all together and make a decision?

We ground with the vision, which is where we start with any tmm project. Are we looking for a supporting role or main character energy in the space? Is it timeless or is it trendy? And alot of times, it comes down to budget for a final call, which is understandable, but it’s not where we start.

Design is emotional, so let me be your emotional support human. We’ll make all the decisions, I’ll support you with project mgmt, dealing with contractors, vendors and it’ll actually be FUN.

Save this for your next tile decision spiral, and better yet, call me!

07/28/2026

intentional takes time— but it’s always worth the effort.

we source salvage, vintage, secondhand as a priority in renovations.

You find better quality, at better prices and support our local economy. Our very first purchase for our home, our front door, was purchased from the ReBuilding Center long before we installed it. Nearly 2 years in fact!

What are you sourcing right now?

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