Building a Cozy Life, One Season at a Time

Notes on simple living, seasonal planning, and a cozy life

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  • Letting a Hobby Stay Small

    I took a Pilates class, enjoyed it, and became a certified instructor. Since finishing teacher training, I haven’t taught a class. The thing I need to get good at is letting something I enjoy remain just something I enjoy.

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  • What You Learn From Tracking Your Expenses

    What You Learn From Tracking Your Expenses

    I started tracking my spending expecting to learn something about the big categories. Instead, I found out how much of my spending happened five, ten,…

  • The Difference Between a Focus and a Resolution

    The Difference Between a Focus and a Resolution

    A resolution can ask you to change who you are. A seasonal focus gives you one place to put your attention for a while, with…

  • Owning Less Without Making It a Whole Thing

    Owning Less Without Making It a Whole Thing

    Owning less is supposed to make life simpler. But when minimalism becomes something to count, document, or prove, it can create its own kind of…

  • The Return of Structure

    The Return of Structure

    Somewhere in early September, the alarm stops feeling like something to argue with and evenings start having a shape again. The return to fall routines…

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I’m Kate. I write here about living more simply and building a cozy life.