Room by Room: The 4-Step Checklist to a Minimalist Home
Sometimes it can feel really overwhelming when tasked to declutter, organize, and minimize the belongings in your home. So overwhelming, in fact, that you may just end up...
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Meet the Core Basics Studio
The Core Basics Studio is owned by Nikki and Sherri. In 2010, they realized that there was a demand from small designers in small batch production, so they...
Meet the Jill-of-All-Trades Sewing Studio
Owned by sister-duo, Sam and Sou, the Jill-of-All-Trades sewing studio is located in one of the former ‘garment districts’ of Toronto, called Leslieville. Once brimming with apparel factories, there is...
The Essential Work Capsule Wardrobe
You're probably closer to a work capsule than you think. We've challenged ourselves to curate a wardrobe that could sustain a professional woman in a myriad of office settings.
25 Cool Women-Owned Businesses You Likely Don't Know About
It's International Women's Day. Around the world, there are events to support women and strike against the injustices that still affect the female gender. At Encircled, we make immense efforts to...
#HOWTOPACK
I like to call myself an OG fan of Encircled. We’re talking only one item (the Chrysalis cardi) kind of fan. I fell in love with this item during my...
Going from 9-5 Job to Traveling the World
This is a guest post from Leah Davis of TheSweetestWay.com Location independence--that is, the freedom to work from wherever you want, whether it be your home office, your favorite European...
How to Architect your Minimalist Wardrobe
The last section of the workbook is creating a list of the 10 items you need. The final step in architecting your minimalist wardrobe. For the true minimalists, this is 10...
How to Perform a Closet Audit & Create your Dream Wardrobe
The next step in the Minimalist Wardrobe workbook is to take a peek inside your closet and get real specific about what you have, and what you no longer need. This...
How to Define your Ideal Style
Have you ever stared into your overflowing closet and felt like you had nothing to wear? If so, this post is for you...
The Little Black Dress 3 Ways for the Holidays
’Tis the season for holiday events, outings, and parties. A whole month starting from the first of December is dedicated to dining and feasting with the people who matter the...
Holiday Gift Guide for the Wanderlusting Yogi
It's that time of year. To make your holiday gift list, and check it twice. We love sharing companies and products we love, and that align with our values at Encircled...