We are Domestic Artists. We create spaces for life to flourish. This creation requires tools and our tools are stuff. Knick-knacks, nature, ceramics, fabrics, lighting, pantry supplies, office supplies, baskets, containers, hangers. Managing these things, putting them to good use, is our work. Minimalism only works if home isn’t our work—but home is our work. It is our art! And we must have good tools so we can serve our people and create beauty.

Sometimes just getting a little something new for your bathroom can inspire you to take it more seriously. Try to make it a place that brings a smile to your face. If you notice you’re avoiding a room or the responsibilities attached to that room, it might be because you feel defeated.

HearthKeeping is closet-keeping. This means keeping up with the condition, fit, and organization of closets and clothes. But look deeper, this is an element of hospitality and communication. What you wear says something about your husband, it says something about your home, it says something about your homemaking, and it welcomes others or pushes them away.