Design your life to include more money, health and happiness with less stuff, space and energy.
We come across many people who seriously want to get rid of their stuff and live simpler lives. But again and again, we hear the same refrain: “My stuff is too expensive to give away.” It’s important to be honest.
Read More »In this popular clip from the Conan O’Brian show, comedian Louis CK questions whether the “amazing” items that are designed to make our lives happier are doing that at all. We’re no Luddites at LifeEdited. We love computers, eReaders and.
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While building small is big in many places around the world, it’s still pretty novel in North America. Our abundance of space and affection for cars have made our architectural disposition similar to a big yawn after Thanksgiving dinner. New.
Read More »Our good friends over at Resource Furniture put together this short video showing transforming furniture’s past and present. The vintage footage illustrates this type of furniture is hardly a new idea. People have been designing furniture to maximize the use.
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The world moves too damn fast, right? Everyday, we are assaulted by a thousand forms of stimulation, each whittling down our precious time and attention to nano levels. Ever feel like turning off the phone, closing that tab, setting up.
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Beyond great architecture and multi-functional product design, LifeEdited is about living simple, happy lives. The architecture, products and behaviors we promote are in service of that goal. We think this list from the Health Realizations newsletter provides a nice starting point for simplifying.
Read More »We would be remiss to not sing the praises of architect Gary Chang’s “Domestic Transformer” Hong Kong apartment–probably the world’s best known transforming apartment. Its ingenious design produces function and a sense of space totally inconsistent with its tiny footprint. The back-story.
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Freelancers and small businesses are increasingly proving themselves 21st Century economic powerhouses. Their small sizes allow them to flow with the currents of technological and cultural change in a way their larger, corporate counterparts can’t. They are cost-effective because they.
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Are you a parent who feels there just aren’t enough toys around your house? Does your child hate novelty, contenting his or herself with one or two simple toys? Do your child’s toys make your house into a model of.
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Editing life is often as much micro as macro. Sure, it’s cool to conceive of new furniture, homes and cities. But often small ideas are just as critical as big ones. Case in point is this Akan reversible dress from.
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