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      <image:title>Journal - Alex’s All-Time Favorite Organizing Products - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>IKEA TROFAST system</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Alex’s All-Time Favorite Organizing Products - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Alex’s All-Time Favorite Organizing Products - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>2-drawer mesh organizer (left) and MUJI polypropylene drawers (right)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Alex’s All-Time Favorite Organizing Products - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Elfa over the door in Mimi’s room</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Alex’s All-Time Favorite Organizing Products - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Elfa over the door in Isaac’s room</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Alex’s All-Time Favorite Organizing Products - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>MUJI handy shredder</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/iphone</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-08</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - Reclaiming Presence: Setting Boundaries with My iPhone - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/minimalists-534</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-04-11</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/zones</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-04-08</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Guide to Intuitively Organize with Zones - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>My home office closet zones: 1. Utility 2. Keepsake 3. Office supplies 4. Floor cleaning 5. Pet rabbit care</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Guide to Intuitively Organize with Zones - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>My linen closet zones: 1. Travel essentials 2. Personal care backstock 3. Linen storage 4. Clothing care</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Guide to Intuitively Organize with Zones - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>My bedroom closet zones: 1. Off-season wardrobe 2. Jonathan’s wardrobe 3. My wardrobe 4. Laundry collection</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Guide to Intuitively Organize with Zones - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>My entryway closet zones: 1. Off-season outerwear 2. Out-the-door essentials 3. Current outerwear 4. Formal wardrobe 5. Shoe storage</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Guide to Intuitively Organize with Zones - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>My kitchen convenience drawer micro-zones: 1. Plant care 2. Backup keys 3. Speciality charging 4. Candle lighting 5. Package processing</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/cloud</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-02-24</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to Declutter and Organize Your Cloud Files - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>My home page view in Google Drive</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to Declutter and Organize Your Cloud Files - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Subfolders within my Minima folder</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to Declutter and Organize Your Cloud Files - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Subfolders within my Personal folder</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to Declutter and Organize Your Cloud Files - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Files to share with my CPA for Minima’s 2025 corporate tax return</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to Declutter and Organize Your Cloud Files - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Expense receipts for Minima’s 2025 corporate tax return</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/vision</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-12</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - Defining Your Vision: The Secret to Lasting Organization - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Photo credit Mindie Ballard</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/holiday-decor</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-11-14</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to Decorate Simply: High-Impact Minimalist Holiday Ideas - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our live Christmas tree in the corner of our living room</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to Decorate Simply: High-Impact Minimalist Holiday Ideas - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Amaryllis bulb I bought last year</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to Decorate Simply: High-Impact Minimalist Holiday Ideas - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our Skagerak wooden tree decorations</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to Decorate Simply: High-Impact Minimalist Holiday Ideas - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our IKEA ornaments and Skagerak Stella tree base</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to Decorate Simply: High-Impact Minimalist Holiday Ideas - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our IKEA garland</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/fifteen</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-12</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - 15 Things I’ve Learned in 15 Years of Business - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Photo credit Mindie Ballard</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/cord-clutter</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - 4 Tips to Minimize Cord Clutter in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>IKEA IVAR cabinet in the living room</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - 4 Tips to Minimize Cord Clutter in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Scosche BaseLynx modular charging system in the home office closet</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - 4 Tips to Minimize Cord Clutter in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Samsung Frame TV in the living room</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - 4 Tips to Minimize Cord Clutter in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Floor lamp in the living room</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - 4 Tips to Minimize Cord Clutter in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lamp cords in the bedroom</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - 4 Tips to Minimize Cord Clutter in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>D-Line cable zipper in the home office</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/d0d2d8c7-6101-4c90-a3c4-147920fb6888/image-asset.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - 4 Tips to Minimize Cord Clutter in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bobino cord wraps in the bathroom</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - 4 Tips to Minimize Cord Clutter in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>MUJI polypropylene cable case with stand</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/0a68b110-5f49-4a19-8fcb-1a78f6e48488/muji-polypropylene-cable-case.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - 4 Tips to Minimize Cord Clutter in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/00bbe783-26d3-4edd-b8ae-6aec72238e4e/minimalist-cord-control-ideas.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - 4 Tips to Minimize Cord Clutter in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - 4 Tips to Minimize Cord Clutter in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>MUJI perforated fastening tape</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - 4 Tips to Minimize Cord Clutter in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Carrie portable LED lantern in the home office</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - 4 Tips to Minimize Cord Clutter in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>IKEA battery-operated tea lights</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/bathroom-renovation</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-11</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Minimalist Bathroom Renovation: Before and After - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>A once dark and busy bathroom now feels spacious and serene.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Minimalist Bathroom Renovation: Before and After - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>BEFORE | The bathroom felt cramped and cluttered with multiple types of beige tiles that weren’t installed well.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Minimalist Bathroom Renovation: Before and After - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>AFTER | The space feels clean and bright with a cohesive tile design and a floating vanity.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Minimalist Bathroom Renovation: Before and After - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>I love the contrast between the all-white bathroom and the original wood flooring in the hallway.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Minimalist Bathroom Renovation: Before and After - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>A niche stores our shower essentials perfectly.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Minimalist Bathroom Renovation: Before and After - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our IKEA floating vanity stores daily essentials.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/email</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to (Finally) Declutter and Organize Your Email - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Inbox zero in my Gmail account</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Boomerang for Gmail</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to (Finally) Declutter and Organize Your Email - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Labels (i.e. folders) in Gmail</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Email templates in Gmail</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/home-renovation</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-11</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>AFTER foyer facing west | We can see into the entryway (ahead), the dining room (immediate left), and the living room (distant left).</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>BEFORE living room facing west</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>AFTER living room facing west | This is where we unwind after our workday. If the weather is nice, we open up the French doors to the balcony.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>BEFORE dining room facing east</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Minimalist Home Renovation: Before and After - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>AFTER dining room facing east | The Nelson bubble pendant anchors the space and the kitchen can be seen in the next room.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>BEFORE foyer facing east</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Minimalist Home Renovation: Before and After - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>AFTER foyer facing east | Restoring the three transom windows that were painted over lets so much light into the hallway!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>BEFORE foyer facing north</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Minimalist Home Renovation: Before and After - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>AFTER foyer facing north | I call this the “breathing room”—it eases the transition from life outside into the home. You can see the antique security glass we uncovered on the front door.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>BEFORE bedroom facing west</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Minimalist Home Renovation: Before and After - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>AFTER bedroom facing west | Our clothing fits comfortably in this 41” wide closet—no dresser needed!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>BEFORE home office facing south</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>AFTER home office facing south | We both work from home and share the home office. Not pictured: our Netherland Dwarf rabbits who live in this space with us.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/just-in-case</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to Let Go of the “Just in Case” Mindset - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/stress</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - Gratitude for Life’s Little Stresses - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Photo credit Mindie Ballard</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/minimalists-481</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - The Minimalists Podcast: Cabinet Clutter - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Me with The Minimalists: Joshua Fields Millburn (left) and T.K. Coleman (right)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/renovations</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-06-08</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to Stay Organized During a Home Renovation - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The exterior of my old 1920s row home; photo credit Mindie Ballard</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/well-being</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-11</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Gift Guide for Your Well-Being - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Niche Pilates Studio</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Gift Guide for Your Well-Being - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jelena Nikolajevic, Boketto</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Gift Guide for Your Well-Being - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Molly Jaek, Molly Scott Photo</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rebecca Thomas, Not Another Diet</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Gift Guide for Your Well-Being - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Joshua Fields Millburn, T.K. Coleman, me, and Ryan Nicodemus</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Gift Guide for Your Well-Being - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Megan Perry Fisher</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Gift Guide for Your Well-Being - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pens é es</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/food</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-17</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/sweden</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-11</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - Simple Living Inspiration: My Travels to Sweden - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Stockholm Central Station</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Simple Living Inspiration: My Travels to Sweden - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>A view of Stockholm from the bridge to Lusthusportens Park</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Simple Living Inspiration: My Travels to Sweden - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>A delicious cardamom bun at Fabrique in Gamla Stan (Stockholm’s old town)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New and old architecture in Vaxholm</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A falu red building in Vaxholm</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Solar Egg at Artipelag</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hiking along the water in Fjäderholmarna</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Botanical Garden in Uppsala</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Simple Living Inspiration: My Travels to Sweden - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Souvenirs featuring Swedish makers Fine Little Day, Hanataba, and Emelie Josefin Svensson</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/alex-coleburn</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-07-15</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Alex in her dining room, which holds books, records, and vintage furniture she’s collected over the years</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Alex’s pantry</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Alex’s food prep cabinet</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - An Organized Home with Kids: Alex Coleburn of Minima - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Alex’s pro tip: “If you don’t want to buy matching spice jars, just buy the same brand at the store so they look uniform. I’m currently transitioning all of ours to Frontier Co-op.”</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - An Organized Home with Kids: Alex Coleburn of Minima - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Alex carved out a toy niche in her living room featuring IKEA’s TROFAST system.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/0e76397c-6c84-4943-a9a7-16517a8a662c/professional-organizer-home-richmond.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - An Organized Home with Kids: Alex Coleburn of Minima - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Isaac’s bedroom</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Elfa over the door in Isaac’s room</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mimi’s bedroom</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Elfa over the door in Mimi’s room</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/tasks</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - How I Automate Calendar Tasks to Stay Organized - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>A screenshot of my actual calendar showing many of my recurring tasks. Only flossing is daily; other tasks are set to recur weekly or monthly. Sensitive client/other information has been blocked out.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/sentimental</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-05-06</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - The Keepsake Edit: Decluttering with Intention - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>My only remaining physical keepsakes: cards from loved ones (mostly my mom and husband)</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/kitchen-renovation</loc>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Modern IKEA Kitchen Renovation Complements a Historic Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The new kitchen design was inspired by Reform, MUJI, and Dieter Rams. We love the visual rest provided by the open wall—the Benjamin Moore Regal select flat paint is easy to wipe clean.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Modern IKEA Kitchen Renovation Complements a Historic Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>BEFORE facing west | The old layout had a bar area with a second sink.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Modern IKEA Kitchen Renovation Complements a Historic Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>AFTER facing west | We replaced the bar area with floor-to-ceiling cabinets containing our pantry and a concealed fridge/freezer.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Modern IKEA Kitchen Renovation Complements a Historic Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>BEFORE facing east | The old layout didn’t maximize the L-shaped kitchen.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Modern IKEA Kitchen Renovation Complements a Historic Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>AFTER facing east | The new design prioritizes functional work surface and creates a feeling of compression and release.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Modern IKEA Kitchen Renovation Complements a Historic Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>BEFORE facing southeast | The old layout had plenty of storage, but felt disjointed.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Modern IKEA Kitchen Renovation Complements a Historic Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>AFTER facing southeast | The new design allows the architecture to breathe. Drawers maximize storage space.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Modern IKEA Kitchen Renovation Complements a Historic Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>BEFORE facing south | The old layout felt cramped and cluttered.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Modern IKEA Kitchen Renovation Complements a Historic Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>AFTER facing south | The new design is bright and welcoming. We restored the antique security glass that was hidden under the mirrors on the service stair window.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Modern IKEA Kitchen Renovation Complements a Historic Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>We have a utility closet for laundry and HVAC tucked within the kitchen.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Modern IKEA Kitchen Renovation Complements a Historic Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Modern IKEA Kitchen Renovation Complements a Historic Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/rental</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-11</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - 5 Tips to Make Your Apartment Feel Like Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>A mix of IKEA and vintage pieces in solid wood made my old apartment feel warm.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - 5 Tips to Make Your Apartment Feel Like Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>My partner’s vintage hand-me-down dresser paired perfectly with these IKEA boxes and lamp.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - 5 Tips to Make Your Apartment Feel Like Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>I found this velvet quilt on sale at IKEA! The blue popped against the dark brown walls.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - 5 Tips to Make Your Apartment Feel Like Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>We used vintage wooden chairs as wall decor. They could be pulled down for guests.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - 5 Tips to Make Your Apartment Feel Like Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>I love vignettes framed from another room.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/sell</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Guide to Selling Your Unwanted Stuff Online - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/partner</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-11-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to Declutter with a Reluctant Partner - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Me and Jonathan after our minimalist elopement in 2o2o</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/perfectionism</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-11-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - How Minimalism Allowed Me to Let Go of Perfectionism - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/beechwood</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-14</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - “Beechwood”: A Maximalist and Minimalist Connect Through a Shared Love of Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>A photo of G’s home, “Beechwood”, during its 50th anniversary party last weekend. This story was originally written in March 2023.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - “Beechwood”: A Maximalist and Minimalist Connect Through a Shared Love of Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>G at Beechwood’s 50th anniversary party last weekend.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/design-principles</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-11-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - 5 Design Lessons I Learned as an Architect - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>My current home in the Fan, which I share with my husband.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/digital-photos</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-11-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Guide to Organizing Your Digital Photos - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/printed-photos</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-11-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Guide to Organizing Your Printed Photos - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/pets</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-12</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - Minimalist Living with Bunnies and Other Pets - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The larger the enclosure, the better! Bunnies need a lot of space to explore, so they are mostly free roam when we are at home.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Minimalist Living with Bunnies and Other Pets - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>We’ve selected toys that blend with our interior.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Minimalist Living with Bunnies and Other Pets - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Nacci loves to lay in the sun in her Hop n’ Flop!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Minimalist Living with Bunnies and Other Pets - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>We keep the cage simple with clear zones: a woven hole for hiding, water, food, and their litter box.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Minimalist Living with Bunnies and Other Pets - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>We’ve installed an Elfa shelving system in our home office closet and use MUJI bins to organize bunny supplies.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Minimalist Living with Bunnies and Other Pets - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>We store their food (pellets and hay) just inside the closet.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Minimalist Living with Bunnies and Other Pets - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Nacci and Flicka love to be near us. Here they are snuggled up under our desks.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/minimalists-390</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-04-11</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/dorm</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-11-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - Dorm Room Organizing Tips from a Pro - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/adhd</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
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    <lastmod>2025-11-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to Organize for the ADHD Mind - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/interior-design</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-12</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/4725d320-a2a0-4b14-aba5-8b29ac22e3c9/image-asset.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - A Conversation About Organizing and Interior Design - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kristen and Stevie during their conversation</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Conversation About Organizing and Interior Design - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kristen’s origami wall sculpture</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - A Conversation About Organizing and Interior Design - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kristen’s current 1914 Fan home, which she and her husband moved to in September 2022</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/preferred</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
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    <lastmod>2026-07-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - Minima’s List of Preferred Home Service Professionals - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/travel</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
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    <lastmod>2026-07-02</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - Minimalist Packing and Travel Tips - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our carry-on luggage from Away</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/holidays</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
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    <lastmod>2025-11-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - Tips for a Calm, Clutter-Free Holiday - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/shared-office</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-12</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - Making Space for My Husband’s Stuff: Part 2 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Photo credit Mindie Ballard</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/7b034ea3-55a7-4dbc-be24-c3d49e167674/image-asset.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - Making Space for My Husband’s Stuff: Part 2 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Making Space for My Husband’s Stuff: Part 2 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Making Space for My Husband’s Stuff: Part 2 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Making Space for My Husband’s Stuff: Part 2 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/professional-organizers</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-17</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/1661459414851-4873SGOFFMII9UI339B5/hire-minimalist-decluttering-expert.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - Your Guide to Hiring the Right Professional Organizer - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/resources</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Journal - Minima’s Comprehensive List of Organizing Resources - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/productivity</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-12</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/3d3d16a5-4246-4dec-a906-c1bd04aaab18/organized-google-calendar-productivity-tips.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - How These Two Productivity Tips Stopped My Procrastination - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>A screenshot of my full calendar for this week showing how I have implemented the techniques below. Sensitive information has been blocked out—all names shown are those of Minima employees.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - How These Two Productivity Tips Stopped My Procrastination - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Time estimates next to my tasks. You will see I have put an * next to the most important tasks so they will automatically appear at the top of the list.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/7ac1e6ff-971f-4be6-a1b5-433ad684bd64/legato-time-blocking-productivity-technique.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - How These Two Productivity Tips Stopped My Procrastination - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Legato time shown on my calendar. I made this section of my calendar black so it would stand out.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - How These Two Productivity Tips Stopped My Procrastination - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/design-brands</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-03-09</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/0b03a866-6eda-4a02-bd23-c4003698a420/best-minimalist-scandinavian-design-brands.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - My Treasure Trove of (Mostly) Scandinavian Brands - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>From my recent trip to the Design Within Reach flagship showroom in Manhattan</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/4bc24e2a-4ad8-401d-9dcf-1a51f4c1d8d7/andtradition-showroom-copenhagen-interior.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - My Treasure Trove of (Mostly) Scandinavian Brands - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>2019 | Visit to the &amp;Tradition showroom in Copenhagen</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Treasure Trove of (Mostly) Scandinavian Brands - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>2019 | Visit to the &amp;Tradition showroom in Copenhagen</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Treasure Trove of (Mostly) Scandinavian Brands - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>2019 | Visit to the Carl Hansen &amp; Son flagship store in Copenhagen (Design Within Reach sources these chairs in the United States market)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Treasure Trove of (Mostly) Scandinavian Brands - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>2022 | Visit to Fine Little Day outside of Gothenburg, Sweden</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Treasure Trove of (Mostly) Scandinavian Brands - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>2019 | My husband inside HAY House in Copenhagen</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Treasure Trove of (Mostly) Scandinavian Brands - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>2019 | Me outside HAY House in Copenhagen</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Treasure Trove of (Mostly) Scandinavian Brands - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>2019 | Visit to Kristina Dam studio in Copenhagen</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Treasure Trove of (Mostly) Scandinavian Brands - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>2019 | Me with Kristina Dam herself!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Treasure Trove of (Mostly) Scandinavian Brands - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>2018 | Visit to a MUJI in NYC</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - My Treasure Trove of (Mostly) Scandinavian Brands - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>2019 | Visit to a Muuto showroom in Copenhagen</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>2019 | Visit to the Skagerak showroom in Copenhagen</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>2019 | Visit to the Skagerak showroom in Copenhagen</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/shared-closet</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-12</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/a8ee2cea-8ba4-46eb-89dc-6954cf7b0dfe/organized-scandinavian-bedroom-design.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - Making Space for My Husband’s Stuff: Part 1 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/4b383b4a-c4b5-4f4a-9551-3b1ebe714b61/organized-capsule-wardrobe-closet.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - Making Space for My Husband’s Stuff: Part 1 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/c4c00f92-7ec3-4665-97f5-065846e51c9a/image-asset.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - Making Space for My Husband’s Stuff: Part 1 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/987f0174-f301-4101-9da7-41f7d971dee5/organized-under-bed-drawer-storage.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - Making Space for My Husband’s Stuff: Part 1 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/4b80f52d-985d-42f3-8efb-16cb8c837f99/organized-clothing-storage-drawers.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - Making Space for My Husband’s Stuff: Part 1 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/dcbc455e-c882-4422-8457-2995d7072fcf/organized-folded-clothing-method.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - Making Space for My Husband’s Stuff: Part 1 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/a452fa08-5436-4ac5-94e0-4000349cea3b/minimalist-bedroom-wall-shelf-styling.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - Making Space for My Husband’s Stuff: Part 1 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>BEFORE | My clothing and shoes only</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>AFTER | An upgraded Elfa system to accommodate my husband’s clothing and shoes</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Making Space for My Husband’s Stuff: Part 1 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>BEFORE | Space for a fiddle lead fig</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>AFTER | The laundry drying rack has a permanent home</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/warm-minimalism</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-12</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>My row home in the Fan. All photos credit Mindie Ballard.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/a5a66c46-1433-4d08-a2f3-c87fe3138583/modern-white-home-interior-styling.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - How to Create Warm Minimalism in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/e14c7fd9-0b46-45ba-b070-beb72d861385/scandinavian-dining-table-and-chairs.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - How to Create Warm Minimalism in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to Create Warm Minimalism in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>An organized nook just outside of my bedroom stores laundry supplies, first aid, back stock toiletries, and off-season clothing.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/d08b15d4-982a-4858-a6c1-52bb4ff4d580/organized-laundry-nook-storage-ideas.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - How to Create Warm Minimalism in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/c00e7b96-4630-4b12-b297-f0a45b5b0592/organized-minimalist-bedroom-dresser.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - How to Create Warm Minimalism in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>My bedroom has an IKEA solid pine dresser with a print from The Poster Club, a planter from HAY, a clock from MUJI, and a closet system from The Container Store. Each item has been selected with care.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - How to Create Warm Minimalism in Your Home - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.minimaonline.com/journal/tcs</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-12</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/6dd34445-4686-4d4d-93f6-47b43d62a69b/organized-kitchen-drawer-dividers.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - Minima’s Favorite Products from The Container Store - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Linus drawer organizers</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Minima’s Favorite Products from The Container Store - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Stackable bamboo drawer organizers</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Minima’s Favorite Products from The Container Store - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Linus pantry bins</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Minima’s Favorite Products from The Container Store - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Handled pantry baskets</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Minima’s Favorite Products from The Container Store - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Water hyacinth storage bins</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/7091fbaa-164c-4a1c-aeda-edf679863fdf/organized-white-plastic-bins.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - Minima’s Favorite Products from The Container Store - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>White plastic storage bins with handles</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Minima’s Favorite Products from The Container Store - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bamboo turntable</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Journal - Minima’s Favorite Products from The Container Store - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Single turntable</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1e4e00506fbef56473b460/12838118-9b89-4330-96ec-9ea3483a4c08/pull-down-spice-rack-organizer.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journal - Minima’s Favorite Products from The Container Store - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pull-down spice rack</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Non-slip velvet suit hangers</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dream drawer organizers</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Clear stackable drawers</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>White 2-drawer mesh organizer</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My minimalist yet efficient kitchen in the Fan / Photo credit Mindie Ballard</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Alison and her family in their home @600sqftandababy</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The kids have Kali Duo fold down wall bunk beds to save space, which can double as an art board during the day. @600sqftandababy</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kali Duo wall bunk beds folded out @600sqftandababy</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Alison’s modular sofa allows for various arrangements in her living room. @600sqftandababy</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Built-in storage wall for coats and outerwear @600sqftandababy</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Built-in storage wall flows into the kitchen/pantry @600sqftandababy</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>January 2020 | Apartment Therapy</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>1987 | With my first pet rabbit, Hershey Kiss</image:caption>
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