Less, but better.

[@rhosymedra6628]

omg I've never found someone else who agrees with me about the "things should be made of a single material if possible" principle!! I believe this for the exact same reason you do - it's easier to repair/recycle when the object is damaged. Plus for me it is just less cluttered visually to look at a coffee cup that is made of one thing, rather than some glass/plastic/silicone monstrosity that claims to be spillproof in your bag but we all know will actually soak all your stuff instantly if it gets turned upside down...

[@lizziesawyer295]

I admire the scaled-back videos you make. You respect your viewers' time and take the steps to put out quality content. I enjoy hearing your thoughts and following along on your journey. You're giving me motivation for my own. Thank you!

[@nicnotes]

love how this really showcases the difference between minimalism (less is more) VS essentialism (less but better)... the two are often seen as interchangeable when they're separate forms of slow and intentional living

[@1gary]

I like this channel more and more with every upload

[@katherinekier]

My mother (I love her so much) is a “good enough for right now” kinda shopper, choosing the least expensive thing that is pretty but will fray at the seams or break within a month. I realized early on that even though I appreciate getting my eye for design from her, her frugality isn’t something I wish to carry on without adding to it the importance of longevity & value in my purchases. I still love going home shopping with her, even though she’s still convinced that Walmart’s home section is ‘better’ than Target’s because it costs less. Target has way better visual merchandising & aesthetic, and for her budget, I’m sure I can show her how an extra $5 is actually better and won’t make her home look cheap. I’ve been really enjoying learning so much more about myself and my values from these daily blogs. So good. I’m inspired. Thank you, Lefie. 🌷

[@Lefie]

Thank YOU for watching, Katherine! 🙂

[@sonipitts]

Unfortunately, many folx like your mom mistake "cheapness" for "frugality." Buying the cheapest (but lowest quality) item isn't actually frugal at all, since you will inevitably end up paying many times more for the lifespan of use than if you bought quality. It's neither frugal for the purchaser, nor for the planet. But I can see how it *feels* frugal to some, especially when it can be hard to come up with the funds for better-quality items. (That's why I love thrifting so much - I've scored some amazing high-quality, built-for-a-lifetime-of-use items for pennies on the original cost dollar.)

[@katherinekier]

@@sonipitts yes thank you for this! Thrifting is so fun, too, maybe I’ll put her onto that instead of Target shopping. But you’re so right.

[@anaalves3658]

@@sonipitts you are totally right. But sometimes buying expensive doesn't mean quality either 🙄🙄🙄🤦. You really need to do your research before buying and even then you can still end up with sub par quality. I had a pair of Adidas sneakers that I really liked, I wore them for close to 3 years, the soles have barely any tread left and the heel has worn through the padding, I got blisters from it, so I decided to buy a new pair, I bought the same brand as I had been super happy with the previous pair. Well I am not so happy with the quality of the new pair 🤷🤷🙄, they are very comfortable, but the fabric is looking "thin" where my big toes are, this has never happened before. I had the option of buying a cheaper brand but I thought that by paying more than double I was getting better quality, I didn't get what I paid for.

[@lindaroyal8161]

Loving the daily dose of Lefie, what a great way to start the day with morning coffee. Miss your signature click at the end though.

[@lottesarembe2949]

I find this philosophy very inspiring while at the same time I actually don't feel free or comfortable in surroundings that are 'entirely functional'. I feel like objects and buildings that are in some way not efficient, straightforward and to the point actually evoke creativity (in me at least) and invite play.

[@annaless9751]

Your mug was so obvious in your videos, always saw a Bauhaus building. Thought first of Gropius, cause I grew up in one of his buildings. There're many of them also by Mies van der Rohe build in the 70s. As a child I thought we were poor, cause the interior and furniture was so simple ;) Visited with 17 yrs Dessau and understood the concept. Thx a lot for bringing back memories and explaining the idea behind it.

[@outlast_the_night7727]

I am by no means a minimalist, but ever since I decluttered my home for the first time and spent more time learning about minimalist principles and truly familiarising myself with my wants and needs, I found myself becoming truly 'picky' with new purchases along the way as well. Recently I spent almost two weeks finding 'the' perfect tumbler that I both enjoyed in design AND material, and I refused to settle for anything 'good enough' just like you said! It helps so much with not accumulating new clutter and enjoying your purchase even more when it's not driven by frustration or compulsion and truly taking your time finding the perfect item!

[@anaalves3658]

I am looking for a bedside table and some wall sconces, I think that I might have found a vintage bedside table 😊👍. The sconces are tricky 😬🙄

[@mairialexopoulou5367]

I now have to search for this documentary you mention. And for the works of the two designers you mention. Thank you for being a source of inspiration 🖤

[@Jlynn197]

Many content creators take three and a half minutes for an “intro”. Yet, your video is extremely informative and well done in that same timeframe.

[@naojournal]

Your videos in series and on their own are actually the best. Loving the segways, cinematic aesthetic and of course the ideas/ messages or drops of inspiration that you're serving. Thank you and cheers Lefie^

[@piratxero]

For placing objects I like CAD "cardboard aided design" depending on what I have on hand I try to cut a box to size for the most critical side, or even make a box the size of the object to see how it fits before moving/purchasing the object.

[@quart2knee]

It doesn’t seem like she purchases many things so she might not have cardboard on hand.

[@anaalves3658]

I use painters tape to mark out the size. Last year we remodeled our apartment and it was super helpful as we took down walls and rebuilt in different places.

[@gigivoicu9998]

I love your dry and to the point way of explaining your design choices. Thank you for sharing the names of those designers who inspired you. I will search for their work. A new subscriber from Poland🇵🇱.

[@Marczking]

It's been a loooong time since I've "created" something. Something of my passion that is! About the same time like you last video... The thing is though, between then and now hasn't been time in vain, it's still been worth so much!! I hope I'll be returning to my craft (after so long), all that said, what you put your mind to is inspiring, and thank you so much for sharing :)

[@bfree247365]

Keep up the great work! Love the format of not KZbin Short and not KZbin "double the speed to get through it".

[@aaronmcconnell4409]

I'm really enjoying your short daily videos. Thanks!

[@Lefie]

Thanks, Aaron!

[@adibzadeh]

This one was really good and informative. I watched it two times.

[@T.T.M.60]

Love your nightstand/ stool!

[@DinoCorvino]

My friend Eric (a design guy) pointed out how awesome this is. The top of the laptop lines up PERFECTLY with the top of the couch/sofa/whatever thingy.

[@anaalves3658]

I went back and it does 😊👏👏👏👏

[@BorealSelfReliance]

One of the tensions with minimalism I have is; I have so many hobbies and I'm in the midwest. Example: I like camping in all 4 seasons here in Minnesota but, that means that quite a bit of specialized equipment is needed for each season, even if I'm taking a minimalist approach. That means there is quite a bit of bulk hanging out in my basement. Now that my kids are getting older that means that they all have mirrors of some of this gear too.

[@calistafalcontail]

My home also contains alot of arts and craft supplies that I dont need every day BUT- minimalism is not about having as less as possibile. Its about having what you need, value and brings joy to you...and all that stored in an uncluttered way. At least thats how I understood it. Its not a competition about who has the least amount of items.

[@SierradSushi]

Ive always seen minimalism as using and loving what you have. Some people have hobbies that require more material and others less. Both are, in my definition, minimalist.

[@confusedwhale]

Not saying this is an option for you, but some of the thru hikers ultra light weight gear could decrease the bulk of some of your own gear. m.kzbin.info Though, you could be a person that enjoys their amenities, and that is perfectly fine too. This is just to look and see if there's anything that can help you lead your best life.

[@katendress6142]

I think there's a difference between things that add value to your life, and stuff that doesn't.

[@amsteensberg1653]

Hope that all is well , your videos are still very inspirational and ao on point . Thank you ! 🙋🏼‍♀️🇩🇰

[@terrydegrave5234]

Love your new quick 2-3 minute videos! Thank you!

[@arneG-]

great vid, love the design principles and your toughts you shared

[@midnightfield]

I really like the design of your coffee press! Simple and cool.

[@tippytoe7716]

Will have to check out that Dieter Rams film, I’m a sucker for a good art documentary 🤟

[@tippytoe7716]

Omg I just watched the Rams documentary. I LOVE that Snow White’s Coffin record player. And the radio with the portable record player. So innovative. That’s for the recommendation.

[@thisiswesanderson]

Lefie! Love your stuff. From one coffee nerd to another - if you want to up your coffee game you gotta go filtered water! I just use a Brita filter and it really improved my pour overs at home!

[@jaggedone8474]

If you really want to up your water game invest in a Berkey Water Filter. Despite being a somewhat larger investment initially, the fact that the filters last between one and two years actually saves money in the long run. I have used several different types of water filters and Berkey gives the best-tasting water of all of them!

[@dianeaishamonday9125]

Can't wait to see the new desk! 👑

[@Lefie]

So ready for it!

[@JeremiahFernandez]

2:29 the alignment of the laptop's edge and the couch though

[@anciagabelus1802]

Such a well crafted video

[@calistafalcontail]

I am totally in the "I make things just because they are pretty"- category. I love my fellow germans but the pragmatism of our modern designers is a little to much (or lets say- to less) for me sometimes.

[@micaely880]

This reminds me of LINA BO BARDI, an Italian woman Architect who had a house in Brazil from 1950, called Casa de Vidro\ Glass House, it's possible to visit her house this days and it it's absolute futuristic for her time.

[@babetdoornbos]

Really good video, I enjoyed every second of it

[@anoekbreeden7486]

Love your short movies!

[@davekizerian]

Thank you, this video really hit home today!

[@chloet7385]

I think as long as it doesn't take away from the functionality, aesthetic value is very important to design and, for me, enjoying the space I inhabit.

[@oneironauta_tube]

what a tasty interior!

[@jeremebuendia]

I love your voice 😌

[@kierankelly6739]

I'm here just because of the thumbnail and my several jumpers with a tear on the armpit

[@Paul_Whaley]

Loving the daily uploads!

[@domm1341]

Is that an Ikea sofa? Looks a lot like the one I have. Really liked this vid btw.

[@iWindBlade]

You give me hardcore hair envy. Great exemplification of putting your theory into practice!

[@PhiloftheMetaverse]

Miele Vac, Freiling Coffee Press - excellent taste! 😎 less but better!

[@chilalachifwepa4213]

I enjoyed this

[@sighborg_]

What kind of coffee beans do you use?

[@Lefie]

Lots of different kinds! I tend to switch it up to try new stuff.

[@sighborg_]

@@Lefie would love to see a review of your top beans someday!

[@mariaboivin1840]

Your RIGHT LESS IS BETTER PERIOD

[@MarsellaFyngold]

Okay, but now here's my question: Your subjective experience of an object can't be entirely predicted by research, so what do you do when you've researched an item before purchase, looked at all the stats, all the reviews, visualised how it would fit in your floor plan etc etc etc. . . . . and it gets there and it just doesn't work out? Like the user experience you have with that item is not satisfactory. What do you do? Do you bear with it until it wears out before purchasing a new item? Do you return it and try to get a refund or exchange? What if the company won't accept returns/refunds? Do you give it away and buy a new item?

[@anaalves3658]

Then you say goodbye to it and move on, there is no point in living with something that you don't like or that is functional. It's hard to get rid of something you spent money on, especially if it was expensive, but you can't get it back, but you can get rid of it and get something that you truly like. That is my problem with buying online, I like to feel, touch, sit try out things before buying.

[@ANNtique]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@kevinfitzgerald626]

Please post the 10 design principles. They flew by in the video

[@jaggedone8474]

Mies van der Rohe’s 10 Principles of Good Design 1. Good design is innovative. 2. Good design makes a product useful. 3. Good design is aesthetic. 4. Good design makes a product understandable. 5. Good design is unobtrusive. 6. Good design is honest. 7. Good design is long-lasting. 8. Good design is thorough down to the last detail. 9. Good design is environmentally-friendly. 10. Good design is as little design as possible.

[@reedrichards8677]

love this

[@basicallydan]

Lefie we have the same vacuum cleaner! That's all, keep up the great videos :)

[@Lefie]

Loveee my Miele. 😁 Thanks, Daniel!

[@nouha23k]

Best videos ever

[@nicoledonahue262]

You should start a podcast!

[@watLegends]

I thought your thumbnail meant we should all have holes in our shirt's armpits so they could breath better 😂😅

[@felinkulus]

I love how the video has more views than most of your shorties because in the thumbnail you're staring at your armpit and everyone wanted to know what's going on xD

[@marianasosa6740]

I really liked this video, the fact that you just ended without the typicall "yeah, like subscribe" it's refreshing and ironically got you a like and a subscribe? haha

[@Woeschhuesli]

I really like my 200 year old furniture 🙂

[@Sky-Child]

Things were made to last then, rayher than designed with flaws so you buy more when it breaks

[@teoviosicostel]

Hey, Lefie! What is the password to your website? I tried password1234 and it didn't work :/

[@sijilo]

☺️

[@karineb5980]

😏🥰 vous êtes vraiment à part, 🖐

[@RenayEmond]

👏🏼✌🏽❤🙏

[@Lefie]

🙂

[@anastasiapyrkh6156]

I have almost finished the interior works in my home we dreamt about so long. I planted tulips and other flowers in October. But I won't see them as Russian troops are standing in the neighbouring village. And I'm not sure whether we will both stand to see each other again. I had to flee to save my life. No one ever attacked Russia or Russian-speaking people in Ukraine. I speak both languages, my parents speak only Russian. There are no Ukrainian neonazis or whatever Russian propaganda is trying to sell to its people. A couple of days ago they bombed two obstetrician departments in Kyiv. In one of them my goddaughter was born, the other one I passed by multiple times. What is the danger of pregnant women? Russian army bombs kindergartens, schools and today they took hostage the psychiatric hospital. But the most dangerous act is trying to destabilize and destroy an atomic power station. That would be worth than Chornobyl everyone watched on HBO. Now I think I own around 30 things, but all that stuff fits one backpack and includes an anti-germ spray, glasses that I won't see without, documents. Everything else is left home and mentally I have to say goodbye to everything else I've ever owned as my home city is half-destroyed by bombing and occupied by Russian army. They attack peaceful citizens, they destroyed two obstetrician departments. In one of them my goddaughter was born. Please, support Ukraine. I know that you have a lot of followers from Russia. Their government blocks facebook, twitter and other sources of information, so that they had only TV to get information from. I wish no one learns minimalism this way.

[@Lefie]

Best of luck to you, Anastasia - we are praying for you from across the sea.

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

Fastest french press press in the west 😅

[@Lefie]

Ha! Watching the whole video itself would take less time than an uncut extraction!

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

@@Lefie 😂😂 Totally understandable. Loving the frequent vids by the way!

[@diverstalent]

Thanks

[@sahilpuri6245]

You are beautiful 🌟

[@robot7759]

Curious way to account for taste 😏