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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  • How to Close Out a Season Honestly

    How to Close Out a Season Honestly

    The end of a season tends to get skipped. Here are four plain questions that make the review worth doing.

  • The Costs You Only Notice Once a Year

    The Costs You Only Notice Once a Year

    Annual bills are entirely predictable, yet they still manage to surprise people. Here’s how to account for the expenses that never show up in a…

  • What Comes Into Your Home and How

    What Comes Into Your Home and How

    Most decluttering advice starts at the wrong end. The more interesting question is not what to get rid of, but how those things got in.

  • The Goals You Keep Setting

    The Goals You Keep Setting

    Some goals stay on the list for years without moving. Here’s how to tell whether to let them go or set them down on purpose.

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