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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  • Lifestyle Creep and How It Sneaks Up on You

    Lifestyle Creep and How It Sneaks Up on You

    Lifestyle creep rarely happens all at once. It grows through small upgrades that gradually become your new normal. Learn how to recognize it before it…

  • The Comfort of Repeating Yourself

    The Comfort of Repeating Yourself

    We often treat repetition as the opposite of growth. But the familiar routines, meals, books, and places we return to again and again are often…

  • What I Keep Because I Love It

    What I Keep Because I Love It

    Decluttering is about removing what no longer serves you. But some of the most meaningful things in a home are valuable simply because they remind…

  • You Have 168 Hours This Week

    You Have 168 Hours This Week

    Every week gives you the same 168 hours. Learn how viewing your time as a weekly budget can help you make more intentional choices and…

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