Simplicity

Simplicity is something that I've always admired.... In others. However it's not something That I have done well at. Over the past month there have been a lot of changes around our home. The main being that i quit my job and  am now staying home taking care of an 18 month old. With a sweet little messy person running around my heart longs for a more simple home and lifestyle. My goal over the next month is to de clutter our home making it more simplistically beautiful and finish some unfinished projects. My rule for getting rid of things is 

"If it isn't useful or doesn't add beauty to our home it's gone" 

Do you have any tips for simplifying your home?