#minimalism

#minimalism

I used to think being busy meant being successful. My days were a blur of meetings, notifications, and commitments. My calendar looked impressive, but at night I lay awake wondering why I felt so exhausted and strangely unfulfilled. One rainy Tuesday, stuck in traffic between two appointments I didn't really want to attend, it hit me: I wasn't living my life. I was managing it. I'd filled my days with activity, but not necessarily with value.

Despite having billions to their name, some of the wealthiest people on the planet don't splurge on the material items that others shoppers might be tempted by. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, for example, is famous for driving a 2014 Cadillac, which is covered in damage from a hail storm. Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates drives an electric Fiat500 gifted to him by Bono, while YouTube star MrBeast sleeps in his office and had to borrow money from his mom to pay for his wedding.

My wife and I live in a pretty garden apartment that's almost entirely devoid of furniture. The closest things we have are a bamboo laptop table and two single camping mattresses. At our ages - 57 and 60 - we're expected to invest in matching La-Z-Boys and TV trays, but we spend most of our time on the floor on yoga mats. Honestly, we've never been happier.

In 2023, I lost my soul dog, Chubbs. He had been with me for 14 years through every apartment, every move, and even a cross-country relocation from Texas to New York. When he passed, it felt like someone had pulled the anchor from my life. I didn't just lose my dog; I lost my sense of safety and the steady presence that had guided every chapter of my adult life. The grief felt overwhelming.

When my husband and I told people we were selling everything we owned to travel full time, most assumed we were either having a midlife crisis or chasing an early retirement fantasy. The truth is, it was neither. It was something we couldn't quite explain at the time, only that we felt called to do it. We were 50-something empty nesters with 35 years of marriage under our belt.

I've been a little bit concerned about what was going on with ice Spice's career in the last year. She released the Y2K album in 2024. Since then, it's been a string of singles that have been a bit up and down. But finally, we have something that's an undeniable up and that's. So Thootie the new single. It's with the Dominican star Tokischa, and this is a Dembow rhythm. Much like the sexy drill that Ice Spice got famous with. This is up tempo, rough around the edges, and undeniably sensual.

Before Scandinavian design became synonymous with pale wood floors and clean-lined chairs, it was a response to everyday life in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland). It developed in response to the region's long, sun-deprived winters, shaping its emphasis on natural materials, usefulness, and bright interiors. Beyond its cozy sense of "hygge," the Danish concept of contented well-being, Scandinavian design is also philosophical. It reflects an investment in craftsmanship and the belief that well-made objects can - and should - improve daily living.

For many years I was also on the receiving end of gifts that were lovingly wrapped and gifted. I understand that for many people the best part of Christmas is to send a beautifully wrapped and thoughtful gift. I've discovered that when people ask, What do you want? or I need a list for you/your family, it's coming from a place of love, not to terrorize you.

Her mother had a habit, in Siesbye's childhood, of giving away her daughter's toys to other children; as an adult, Siesbye started to treat herself to gifts. On that trip, she came home one afternoon to find that the leopard was gone: her mother had gifted it to the young daughter of family friends. Later, visiting these friends, Siesbye told the little girl that she would like the toy back when the child was done playing with it.

John Nixon, the late Australian avant-garde artist, would sometimes save the shells from his boiled eggs and sprinkle them across blank paint, creating his own starry night. Other times he'd set himself rules, such as painting only in orange for five years. It was 1996 and he was becoming a father, so he wanted a streamlined practice plus, what other artist was associated with orange?

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In today's era, where beauty typically demands doing the most, it's liberating to opt out occasionally, even if it's just one thing. My FYP was a shrine to chrome hues, 3D and rhinestone designs, aura nails, and more - all of which I'd screenshot to show my tech. People rarely saw me without colorful, intricate tips; they were a source of social-media likes and IRL compliments. Birthday nails were a thing. Wedding nails, too (pastel tie-dye, in case you were wondering).

When I packed up my New York apartment for the last time, it wasn't just a physical move. I was going through a profound emotional shift, a decision to rethink what success meant to me. A year prior, I had moved from Dallas to chase a dream editorial role, believing that life in the city would be the ultimate marker of success. But after a sudden layoff, the skyline that once inspired me started to feel like a cage.

Mazda Motor Corp. rolled out a new, flatter version of its logo at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in October that did away with the dimensional, beveled silver chrome effect the logomark used to have in favor of a solid black line. The new M mark is more angular, too, evoking a pair of wings that was first introduced in 1997. The company says it designed the flat new logo for improved visibility, especially in digital environments. That also makes it late to the party.

In our fast-paced world, the idea of having less has never felt so relevant. Japandi champions a mindful approach to minimalism, moving away from sterile, empty spaces towards ones that are uncluttered yet inviting. It is all about curating your belongings, keeping only what is essential and brings you joy or serves a purpose, thereby reducing visual noise and mental clutter.

Until I was 12 I was in the French school system, where theatre was Moliere, Corneille, Racine. Going to the theatre meant The Sound of Music or My Fair Lady. Then it was decided I would switch to school in England. So, at 13, I arrived at Westminster school. It was 1968, and the world opened up. I went to see a school production of Waiting for Godot in French in a small room with a little stage, and I was sitting at the back.

Happy Birthday: Simplify your life. Distance yourself from drama, taking on more than you can handle and changes at home that are likely to cost more than you anticipate. Excess is the enemy, making this a good year to consider minimalization across the board. Donate what you no longer use, size down or cut back on expensive subscriptions or other promotions you no longer have the time or desire to pursue. Your numbers are 9, 14, 21, 27, 32, 35, 46.

Sidero Labs has been developing Talos Linux, an immutable operating system purpose-built exclusively for running Kubernetes, alongside Omni, a cluster lifecycle management platform. InfoQ met the Sidero team in Amsterdam during the TalosCon 2025 and had conversations about their approach to simplifying Kubernetes operations through minimalism and security-first design. The concept for Talos emerged from practical frustrations with traditional operating systems in enterprise environments.

When you talk about modern fashion legacies, that of Jil Sander is a tricky one. Mainly because it's both everything and nothing. A minimalist who helped shape the direction of late-1990s fashion, a period subject to sporadic revival for the past 15 years or so, Sander's resolutely stripped-back perfectionism has proved tricky to emulate without hollow imitation. Plus the woman herself, now 81, is very much alive and kicking,

Jerry Lorenzo 's Fear of God has spent the last decade perfecting a singular vision - one that balances reverence for American craftsmanship with an elevated, almost spiritual minimalism. For Collection Nine, the brand takes a significant step forward by presenting its first-ever womenswear collection, a moment that feels both inevitable and groundbreaking. This debut isn't just an expansion of the Fear of God universe - it's a full expression of what Lorenzo has been building toward,