![]() We don’t change sheets with the seasons, as we’ve found simple cotton to suffice just fine. We think of our towels as functional items, not bathroom décor, and don’t feel the need to change them for aesthetic reasons (different colors, designs, etc.).ģ. We only use one size of towel, and dispense with the hand towels, face towels, fingertip towels, and other single function towels.Ģ. To accomplish this, we’re using the following strategies:ġ. When we started over here in the UK, we were determined to keep a lid on our linen count. Then instead of decluttering an older set, I’d hold onto it “just in case.” Embarrassingly enough, one set of sheets was still in its package. I have to confess, sometimes I’d buy a new set just because it was pretty, or I was in the mood for a change. We’re not sure exactly how it happened, but we ended up with quite a collection: “everyday” linens, “good” linens, “guest” linens, “emergency” (ie. When we decluttered before our big move, we found that we had somehow accumulated way too many sheets and towels for a household of two adults. ![]() ) (Actually, we don’t really have a linen closet, but rather a container for such items in our coat closet but “linen closet” sounds more elegant, and those of you blessed with more storage space may actually have one!) ![]() Today, I’ll tackle a matter of great significance: the sheets and towels in our linen closet. In exploring (and celebrating) a minimalist lifestyle, some days I feel like pondering the meaning of life, and others just pondering how many shoes I own. If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ve probably noticed that my subject matter drifts from the profound to the mundane, from the philosophical to the practical. ![]()
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