Less Stuff, More Us

How Minimalism Gave Us Not Just Space, But Clarity.

We had a lot. Maybe too much.

Things that had accumulated over the years: beautiful, useful, meaningful – but also those that were simply there. Because we once needed them. Or never found the energy to let them go.

And then came that moment when we decided:

We’re moving into a camper van.

Suddenly, it became clear how little we could actually take with us.

Letting Go – Sounds Easy, But It’s Not

The first boxes were easy.

Old stuff, decorations, things from a time that no longer felt like ours.

But the closer we got to the core – personal memories, gifts, “maybe I’ll need this again” boxes – the more we felt how much emotion lives in things.

Letting go at first feels like a loss.

But the more we sorted, the more we released, the clearer it became:

We’re creating space. Not just in the closet – but within ourselves.

A Garden Full of Memories

To make the farewell a little lighter and warmer, we hosted a small yard sale in our garden.

Friends, neighbors, and family came by – browsed through our things, laughed, shared stories, stayed for a coffee.

And everyone took something with them.

Not just an item, but a piece of our life, a little memory to carry on.

Watching our things move on was comforting.

Like little goodbyes – with a smile.

Minimalism Is Not About Lack

Many people think minimalism means giving things up.

For us, it’s quite the opposite: an invitation to clarity.

What do I truly need?

What nourishes my life – and what quietly weighs it down?

With each thing that left, our load became lighter.

Our view became clearer. More space to simply be.

More Room for What Matters

We’re not decluttering to be empty.

We’re making room:

For meaningful moments. For connection, presence, life.

The Bottom Line?

Minimalism isn’t a trend.

For us, it’s a path toward a more mindful, slower life.

We take what we love.

The rest is free to go – and maybe find new meaning in someone else’s home.