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…
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Perfecting your wardrobe for summer
Officially we have until 21st June to prepare for summer proper – its start is signalled by the arrival of the Summer Solstice, (longest day and shortest night) and it is ushered firmly out by the Autumn Equinox on around the 23rd September, where the sun crosses the equator from…
What happens when I work with a client?
Many people I speak to seem to be quite curious about what actually happens when I work with a client to declutter their space. People thinking about inviting me into their home obviously want to assess: That they’ll get value for money Whether it’s worth the ‘risk’ of starting what…
The reluctant tidier?
A while ago I was preparing to work on the papers category with a client (who gave her blessing for me to share this experience with you). We’d completed clothing very efficiently together, and books had also been quite straightforward. She had been effusive about the benefits she was already…
Eight Magazines
I did something very small but very significant this week. I got rid of eight magazines. Before you close this page thinking ‘well she got boring quickly’, read a bit further. During my KonMari tidying journey, I’ve got rid of many more items in one go, but I’ve found these…
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…