About - Balance Through Simplicity

HELLO, IT’S GREAT TO MEET YOU!

Hello, I’m Antonia and welcome to Balance Through Simplicity!

Balance Through Simplicity is where I share practical ideas and gentle encouragement to help you simplify your home, your time and your life — so you can create more calm, space and freedom every day.

My work focuses on simplicity, intention and creating a home, schedule and life that feel calmer, more meaningful and supportive — with practical, realistic ideas that work in everyday life.

So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed by a cluttered home, a busy schedule or just life in general, I’m so glad you’re here.

I was drawn to simplicity when I reached burnout years ago as a working parent with a busy career, struggling financially and, if I’m honest, failing to keep my head above water.

Around here, I talk about simplifying your home, your time and your life because these areas are deeply connected. When one feels overwhelmed, the others often do too.

I’ve been simplifying my home, time and life for over 15 years, and I’ve been sharing what I’ve learned here on Balance Through Simplicity since 2018.

If you’d like to clear your clutter, find more time, space and freedom for doing what really matters to YOU, create an easier home and life and find a better balance through simplicity, I’d love to help.

MY BACKGROUND

I’ve always been fascinated by the relationship between our homes, our surroundings and our wellbeing. I have a BA (Hons) degree from the University of London, later completed qualifications in Interior Design and Art History, and have undertaken CPD-accredited training in professional organising, decluttering and home organisation.

Over the years, my interests have naturally expanded into psychology, habits, mindset and wellbeing. Alongside my own experiences of simplifying life, these have shaped the practical, realistic approach I share here on Balance Through Simplicity.

Much of what I write about today sits somewhere between simplicity, wellbeing and intentional living — creating homes, routines and lifestyles that support us practically, mentally and emotionally.

I’ve worked in a variety of roles across the corporate and charity sectors and now work with my husband running our own family business. Life outside Balance Through Simplicity is varied too, and I’ve learned a lot along the way — from managing employees and running a home to finding ways to love life every day, whatever the day may bring.

Everything I write about is based on personal experience and lots of research and reading. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to building a home and life that supports you. We all need different things at different times. And, I certainly don’t think that your home, schedule or life have to look a certain way.

I understand how complicated it can feel to simplify life and want you to know that my blog is here to support and cheer you on. I’d love to help you declutter and simplify your home, time and life in a way that works for you!

Whether you’re here to clear one drawer or simplify your whole life, I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. I hope you’ll stay a while.

Start With These Articles

There are hundreds of articles on the site now. If you’re wondering where to begin, these popular articles are a great starting point:

Looking for something more specific? You can browse the blog or explore Simplify Your Home, Simplify Your Time and Simplify Your Life to find practical ideas for the area you’re working on.

ABOUT MY BLOG

Life is messy and complicated. Just like too much stuff, it rarely fits into neat little boxes — but there’s no judgement here. Sometimes we find ourselves living a life that’s happening TO us, not BECAUSE of us.

I share practical ideas about decluttering, home organisation, simple living, productivity, mindset, self-care and intentional living, alongside resources to help you create systems, build helpful habits and routines, manage your time and make everyday life a little easier.

Everything I write about comes from a combination of personal experience, research and years of exploring what makes a home and life simpler and more manageable.

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. We all need different things at different times, and I certainly don’t think your home, schedule or life have to look a certain way.

Read more about the Balance Through Simplicity Way and the philosophy that shapes my work.

A FEW THINGS I’VE DONE ALONG THE WAY

Over the years, Balance Through Simplicity has grown from a personal blog into a trusted resource for people looking for practical ways to simplify everyday life.

I’ve been featured in newspapers, podcasts and websites including the Observer Newspaper, BBC Radio, Introvert Spring, Optimal Living Daily, New York Times Well, becomingminimalist.com and more.

I’ve written around 450 articles and published well over 500,000 words here.The site has received over 6 million page views, I’ve sent over 350 weekly newsletters to my email community and over 2,250 customers have bought from my shop.

WHERE TO NEXT

If you’d like to explore Balance Through Simplicity, here are a few places you might like to visit:

Browse the blog for inspiration

Explore my free resources and start decluttering, planning and simplifying today

Subscribe to my newsletter for ideas and tips direct into your inbox for free (no clutter)

Visit my shop for tried-and-tested practical workbooks

I’d love to hear from you.

If you’d like to introduce yourself, email me at [email protected] and say hello! I personally read every email and do my best to answer each one, even if I’m sometimes a little slow. I don’t have a team, so it’s just me.

Antonia x

P.S. I’m not currently accepting guest posts, links or reviews so requests for these may not be answered.