I absolutely love the opportunity that the beginning of a new year presents. Fresh! New! Balance! Moderation! As such, the 1st of January seems like an excellent time to talk about resolving to balance life.
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Are you ready for Keichitsu season?
Here in Malta we have distinct seasons – a beautifully long summer, a short, humid winter and a gentle Spring and Autumn. Japan also recognises these four seasons, though because it’s such a ‘long’ country from north to south, they arrive at different times and last for varying periods.…
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…
Souvenir Shopping
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you might have noticed that I’m taking a well earned break from the heat of the Maltese summer. We recently spent a week in Galway, Ireland, with my parents and siblings, niece and nephew. It was fun – plenty of big meals,…
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…
A night at Blitz with Malta Creative Collective
Photo courtesy of Malta Creative Collective (2018) A bit of a different post this week. Last night I went out. Not out out (that is a rare occurrence indeed these days), but out after dark, which hasn’t happened so much since becoming a mum. I recently discovered Malta Creative…
Having a KonMari Christmas
The festive season is nearly upon us, as evidenced by the FABULOUS selection of sweets in the supermarkets and nativity displays springing up around the island. It’ll be my first Christmas in Malta, though not my first away from the UK, and I’m eager to continue the KonMari lifestyle as…
Six things to do with discarded items
‘Take each item in one’s hand and ask: ‘does this spark joy?’ If it does, keep it. If not, dispose of it’. Marie Kondo As you work through the KonMari process, you’re likely to find yourself getting rid of hundreds of items. Marie Kondo herself once consulted a couple…