Less or More?
One everyday topic, two ways. New every Saturday.
Less or More? is our weekly series. Every Saturday we pick one everyday topic, like an entryway, a morning routine, or a weeknight dinner, and show it two ways: the minimal version and the maximal version. Read both, then keep the one that fits your home and your week.
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Newest first. The list grows by one topic each Saturday.
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Fall Capsule Wardrobe: 12 Pieces for Cold Canadian Weather
A fall capsule wardrobe of 12 pieces for cold Canadian weather, with a three-colour palette, a layering system, outerwear, sample outfits and fabric care.
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Fall Color Palette for Living Room: Rust, Olive and Deep Plum
A fall color palette for the living room in rust, olive and deep plum: how to balance them, test them in your light and use them in fabrics and walls.
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Friendsgiving Potluck Ideas: Simple Sign-Up vs a Full Hosted Feast
Friendsgiving potluck ideas: build a sign-up with categories, map the oven, keep food safe, and choose a simple potluck or a fuller hosted feast.
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Fall Shelf Decor: How to Style Shelves With Collections You Already Own
Fall shelf decor using collections you already own: name a collection, build each shelf from books, objects and natural pieces, and keep gaps and safety.
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Thanksgiving Cleaning Schedule: A 3-Week Plan to Host Without Panic
A Thanksgiving cleaning schedule in three weeks: declutter, deep clean the oven and windows, then refresh bathrooms and floors, with safe cleaning tips.
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Velvet Hangers and a 20-Minute Closet Reset for a Calmer Wardrobe
Why matching slim velvet hangers make a minimalist closet, the Amazon Basics set we suggest, and a 20-minute hanger reset you can do tonight.
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Guest Room Checklist for Thanksgiving: A Simple Refresh That Works
A guest room checklist for the holidays: clear the room, make the bed, add light and power, set out storage and an info card, and check safety.
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Thanksgiving Menu Planning: A Simple Dinner vs a Full Spread
Thanksgiving menu planning for a simple dinner or a full spread: dish counts, make-ahead tasks, turkey thawing and safe cooking, and a sample schedule.
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How to Plan a Gallery Wall: A Maximalist Guide (and the Frames to Start)
How to plan a gallery wall in five steps: pick a centre, lay it out on the floor, keep the gaps even, and start with a simple 10-piece frame set.
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Small Space Fall Decor Ideas for Apartments and Condos
Small space fall decor ideas for apartments and condos: a tight palette, seven simple swaps, balcony rules and storage that fits in one bin.
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