Odd, but true: I have been applying the KonMari method not only to my physical possessions, but to my electronic hoarding as well! I have been an avid user of Pinterest for several years. I use it for craft inspiration, home ideas and decor, words of wisdom, and lots and lots of giggles. In that … Continue reading Organizing my Pinterest account using the KonMari method
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Storage Tips Using the KonMari Tidying Method
Since Marie Kondo's new show Tidying Up debuted on Netflix at the beginning of this year, my blog has seen a sudden increase in traffic. Apparently my posts on the KonMari process are showing up on internet searches. I've been using this tidying method for 10 months now, and admittedly, I've yet to complete the whole process! … Continue reading Storage Tips Using the KonMari Tidying Method
A Bookshelf that Inspires Joy: Using the KonMari Method to decide what books to keep
There was once a time when I collected books. I picked up books for cheap at library sales all the time and there was something about having a ton of books that appealed to me, whether or not I ever read them. Fast forward many years and children later, I found myself drowning in possessions … Continue reading A Bookshelf that Inspires Joy: Using the KonMari Method to decide what books to keep
Organizing Clothes using the KonMari MethodĀ
I'm FIIINNAALLY getting back to this topic on my blog! For those unfamiliar, earlier this year I was introduced to the KonMari tidying process and began blogging about it. Due to some serious life changes, much of my tidying process, and especially blogging about it, has slowed to a crawl. This post has been in my … Continue reading Organizing Clothes using the KonMari MethodĀ
My Spark Joy Journey: an update
I've been so busy actually decluttering lately that I haven't gotten around to blogging about it! Here's an update: So far I've gone through both my clothes and the children's clothes, with one sentimental bin of children's clothing left to go through. I let myself off the hook for not getting that one done yet … Continue reading My Spark Joy Journey: an update
My Ideal Lifestyle: Beginning My Spark Joy Journey
I recently wrote down my vision for our home and went into great detail. Being as specific as possible is the only way to reach a specific result. ENTERTAINING My husband and I are both seriously interested in entertaining more, in hosting parties and simply having company over. We are very relational people and love … Continue reading My Ideal Lifestyle: Beginning My Spark Joy Journey
KonMari Method: the Basics
Before I launch into explaining the KonMari method of decluttering and organizing, let me just say that I love how compact Marie Kondo's books are! They measure 5.25 x 7.25 inches and feel so lightweight. It seems fitting to have such adorably compact books on the topic of tidying up, ha! As I begin sharing … Continue reading KonMari Method: the Basics
Spark Joy: The KonMari Method of Decluttering and Organizing
I was recently introduced to the books of tidying expert/guru Marie Kondo (KonMari), and as soon as I read the brief excerpts on her website, I knew I needed these books in my life ASAP. Being somewhat of a dejunking/organization nerd myself, the joy I felt inside of me as I looked over her website … Continue reading Spark Joy: The KonMari Method of Decluttering and Organizing