How many of us have lain in bed planning an outfit, only to get to the wardrobe and find a) the favourite shirt has a stain in clear sight, right at the front, b) the favourite pair of jeans are missing, to be found NOWHERE, and therefore must have been…
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Workshop Review: Getting back into the groove with the KonMari art of tidying up
It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the tidying world. To celebrate the end of our Long Hot Summer and the lengthening nights, I worked with Malta Creative Collective and the brilliant Lily Agius to hold Malta’s first tidying workshop. Held on a warm Wednesday night at Lily’s striking…
‘I can’t just throw it away’
I’ve been reading about minimalism this week. I’m not a minimalist, or a maximalist, though I recognise that one’s position on this continuum is not static. Instead it can change as a result of life events, emotions, and even world events. That’s right! The amount of possessions we’re hanging on…
What special equipment do I need to start decluttering and organising?
None. There, that was a short post. *********************************************** Only kidding, I’ll explain…. When we start something new we often get caught up in a whirl of excitement and enthusiasm. We want to start NOW. We want to start well. Best foot forward, as one might say. If we can’t start…
Five reasons to hire a KonMari Consultant
I’m a member of a couple of decluttering groups on social media. This gives me an insight into the issues people have with their homes, so my knowledge and understanding is constantly being broadened. Plus, it’s always nice to share my expertise with others who are on their organisational journeys.…
Visualising the end product
The first step in ensuring a successful decluttering process is nothing to do with buying black bags or nice matching storage boxes. Before our first consultation and Tidying Lesson, before I even meet many clients face to face, I ask them to think about their vision. What do we mean…
Never again?
‘If you put your house in order in one mammoth effort, you will have tidied up completely’. Marie Kondo The issue that many people have with tidying up is that it’s just so…… continuous. It can be like painting the Golden Gate Bridge – once you finish, it’s time…
The Power of the Pile
One of my favourite principles of Marie Kondo’s tidying method is that of collecting items together in one place before starting to joy check and discard. Clients often question this, identifying (correctly) that it takes a lot of time to remove books from bookshelves or paperwork from folders, especially when…
Do you Osouji?
I hope you enjoyed Christmas and are now relaxing with those who are dear to you. It can be an exhausting time, and definitely one of accumulation and consumption. The Christian roots of Christmas place it quite clearly as the beginning of an era, but as an annual event…
Making a start
They say you should start at the beginning, but not all beginnings are clear. I had read The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up with a reasonable dose of cynicism shortly after its publication. I liked the concept but it all felt a bit too full on, too complete for…