
Amanda Jones
Amanda Jones is the passionate slow interiors advocate behind the successful Instagram account Small Sustainable Steps. With over 30,000 followers, it's here she documents her way to live and decorate your home that is all about sustainability at its core.
'After several years of facing my own overwhelming clutter, looking at the waste I was producing, I vowed to be more conscious in my consumption,' Amanda says.
'Interior design can be very addictive, and the industry itself can encourage overconsumption, especially if you feel compelled to keep up with the ever changing trends,' she continues. 'It doesn’t have to be this way. I believe that we can all create beautiful homes, that express who we are, but that are mindful of the impact we make on our planet.'
She has been using her platform to encourage people to take a step back. 'Slow interiors means stepping off the trend treadmill, it’s about slowing things down, and pressing the pause button,' Amanda says. 'Finding out who you really are, what you and your family really need. You’ll waste less time, less money, and ultimately reduce what you send to landfill.'
Latest articles by Amanda Jones
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Intentional Living Part One – how I want to live better with less, gain more time, more energy and more headspace
New Years Resolutions might not be for me, but I'm setting intentions instead
By Amanda Jones
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Trust me, this is the perfect time to plan for Christmas 2026 – it will save you money and make December a whole lot less stressful
Do this now, and I promise Christmas 2026 won’t be quite as expensive or as stressful as 2025!
By Amanda Jones
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When I'm feeling more frazzled than festive, this is how I get back in touch with my Christmas spirit
Has all the decorating and planning made you lose sight of the joy? This is how I got found mine again
By Amanda Jones
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Christmas is my favourite time of year, but I no longer buy lots of presents. Before you call me Scrooge, let me tell you why
No more mindless gift buying
By Amanda Jones
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I used to be a minimalist, but now I see the joy in having some element of 'stuff' – this is how I found the perfect balance
There are so many benefits to minimalism, so why do I no longer live as one?
By Amanda Jones
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5 items I always recommend you declutter in November, to ensure the festive season isn’t so overwhelming
A little bit of decluttering now and your future self will be very grateful
By Amanda Jones
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At least 70% of my home is second-hand – these are 5 reasons I'd always shop pre-loved over buying something brand new
I think my soul would die if I lived in a house full of new things
By Amanda Jones
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How to break up with fast interiors and save yourself time, energy and money – our planet will thank you for it
These are the 8 rules I use to help me decide how to make sustainable decorating choices
By Amanda Jones
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The two things I need you to know before you start to declutter – these will guarantee a successful clear-out
I've spent so long decluttering that I've turned it into an art form – one where time isn't of the essence
By Amanda Jones
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The small, sustainable steps I've taken to becoming a slow interior advocate, and why it's important more of us do the same
I have a love for home decor, but also want to balance that with a life lived more sustainably
By Amanda Jones
