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L'Art de La Simplicite: How to Live More with Less
L'Art de La Simplicite: How to Live More with Less | Dominique LOREAU
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Discover the magic of simplicity in this international bestseller, available for the first time in English.Dominque Loreau is the master in the art of de-cluttering and simplifying. Now her groundbreaking L art de la Simplicite, a huge bestseller in her native France, is translated into English for the first time. Loreau s principle of less is more is set to change your life forever.Living in Japan and inspired by Asian philosophy, Loreau takes you on a step-by-step journey to a clutter-free home, a calm mind and an energized body. Free yourself of possessions you don t want or need; have more money to spend on life s little luxuries; eat better and lose weight; and say goodbye to anxiety and negative relationships.Give yourself the gift of health and happiness; to live fully and freely is to live with L art de la Simplicite."
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LindaLappin
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I am always intrigued by books about slimming down clutter and simplifying -- because our outer environment reflects our inner one, so I started this one (French edition) to refresh my language skills. But I eventually came to a part where it was suggested that I would need to toss out all my wardrobe, beauty products, handbag, etc and buy new trendy stuff. I didn't proceed.
#simplicity is a process rather than a destination! @darklunarose

Darklunarose Simplicity is what makes your life easier, throwing away lots of stuff is not going to do that for many of us. Also a lot of people can not afford (literally can not afford) to throw things away Willy Nilly 2y
LindaLappin @Darklunarose it's also a process in which you observe yourself, habits, and attachment to things, people, attitudes, to see what you really can let go of and what you truly need. different parts of yourself have different needs--and those can change over time. in a way it's like weeding a garden I suppose. 2y
LindaLappin Loreau's point was that if you have good quality multifunctional basics in everything from clothes, house furnishings, personal care items, kitchen gear --the paraphernalia of the quotidian --your life will be easier, you'll save money--you'll be more satisfied. & have a healthier impact on the planet. not bad advice --but I can't afford many of the products she recommends either. 2y
Darklunarose That is very spot on! 2y
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LapReader
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Last Monday‘s quick op shop binge. I had no idea they would all be closed by the end of the week. You never do know what is around the corner is one thing I have learnt in life. The volunteers had to kick me out at closing time. Got more books than you can see as Litsy cut them off. Is there anything I can do to fix that? The pics are water colours that remind me of my first trip to France in 2012. Don‘t think I will be back there for a while 😭

LeeRHarry Love the drawings 😊 and yes when will we be in Europe again? 😢 (edited) 3y
MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm I don‘t think there‘s a way to choose what Litsy cuts off. I use third party editing apps like InstantSquare and Canva to edit my posts into square format before uploading to Litsy. Both are free. Hope that helps. 😁👍 3y
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Maggie_Reads
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1. My son playing with his lunch wearing his new play cowboy hat.
2. Two
3. Yes, it‘s been a little chilly today.
4. I need my readers for small print.
5. Tagged...a book that was supposed to be about simplifying your life via the French lifestyle but was more about the French author‘s fascination with the Japanese minimalist aesthetic, which I have no interest in.

#humpdaypost @MinDea

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Panpan

I bought this book because I love reading about French culture and lifestyle, and it got great reviews on Amazon. Oh Lort...This book is written by a French woman who's obsessed with the Japanese aesthetic because of the time she lived in Japan. I felt like I was reading a Marie Kondo book. This is not my style in decor or lifestyle and I felt this book was too focused on pushing that style, instead of how to translate it into a French lifestyle.

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Angeles
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My first self improvement book of 2017! It got me when I saw in it the quote " The only man who is really free is the one who can turn down an invitation to dinner without giving an excuse" I thought how I am totally unable to do that?