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06-27-2015 10:58 AM
I've been working on decluttering and organizing our house. Not that we've ever been overly cluttery or disorganized, but since I haven't been working and have alot of time on my hands I've kind of turned this into one of my hobbies- LOL.
Anyway, I'm deep into my project- just about done, but a few months ago read the book on the Konmari method of decluttering & tidying. The book was great, in my opinion, and I incorporated several of the author's ideas into what I was already doing.
I just wondered if anyone else has read Marie Kondo's book and is following her method? If you are, we could share some stories and pictures of some of our "finished" areas.
06-27-2015 11:02 AM
I've never heard of that meathod, gidget......can you give it to me in a nutshell? Is it the "keep/donate/toss idea?
06-27-2015 11:04 AM
Haven't heard of it but am open to suggestions. Off to google it!
06-27-2015 11:09 AM
Kondo's philosophy emphasizes the mental attachment we have to our possessions and her approach is quite simple: declutter first, then store. To declutter a space, she asks her clients to go through every item in their possession and question whether those items "spark joy." If a certain object fails to do so, chuck it.
Once clients have completed decluttering their homes, Kondo's "KonMari" method requires that clients find a specific place for EVERYTHING that's left.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chanel-parks/konmari-decluttering-method_b_6533574.html
06-27-2015 11:10 AM
06-27-2015 11:11 AM
Thanks for the "nutshell" KonaKat. This is inspiring me to get rid of shoes I haven't worn in years. Something about tossing or donating shoes just goes against my religion. But I really need the space. I love the idea of only keeping things that bring you joy. Does that apply to husbands too?
(just kidding! )
06-27-2015 11:15 AM
06-27-2015 11:18 AM - edited 06-27-2015 11:21 AM
I read her book, even applied a couple of things. I'm pretty organized though. Had a teacher once complain to my mom that everytime she looked my way, I had my head in the desk, top of the desk open, and I was in there straightening it up. (Elementary, you see). I also as a kid when I was home sick, used to put my viewmasters in order. See,you have the gene or you don't. ROFLOL.
06-27-2015 11:20 AM
The book is called The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up . You can get it on Amazon. I highly recommend it. Its a very empowering book.
06-27-2015 11:23 AM
My library had it.
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