Kondo followed up her initial success with a second book, “Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up,” and a Netflix original show, “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo.” The step-by-step process allows us to take an edited approach to our lives and create joy-filled homes in the process. On the heels of her highly acclaimed book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” Kondo developed a deep base of devotees, with millions of fans turning to her approach (known as the KonMari method) to organize both their closets and their lives. And when it comes to tidying up, there’s no one better on this planet than the legendary Marie Kondo. I’ve found myself wishing I still had xyz, but we’ve made it work.In times of uncertainty, when the world turns turbulent, the seemingly simple act of tidying up can provide a sense of relief and accomplishment.īy creating order amid the clutter, we’re altering our surroundings and laying the framework for an approach to life that we can take anywhere. There are some things I wish I still had since we moved into a new house. Getting rid of too much: I think we actually got rid of too much when I first read the book.
This is a place where we set items to deal with later because there is extra room in the closet.
As they are getting older, it is easier for them to identify which toys would be better donated and which ones they still actively play with. This has been a great way to keep them involved in the process. 99% of the toys in our house were gifts from other people and I feel bad when I donate them. Toys: We have a lot of toys and I still struggle to get rid of them.It is a good feeling to see what items we have at a quick glance!īefore you think our house is perfectly organized and tidy, I need to confess there are still many areas we struggle with! Bathroom cupboards and drawers: We have been good about only keeping things we are currently using and throwing away (or not purchasing) things we don’t need.School papers go into one of three areas-keepsake box, recycle bin, or hanging file if we need to deal with them asap (Book It forms, field trip forms, etc.) Bills go in a place where my husband can grab them quickly. Paper: We have become very good about keeping bills and papers organized.We have boxes that keep our camera accessories, magnatiles, piano music, tools, etc. Organizing kimono: I love Marie’s suggestion to use small boxes to keep items under control.I will happily put back a great deal if it doesn’t fit perfectly! I love shopping and especially finding a good sale! But now I will only purchase items that fit and I know I will wear. I’ve also drastically changed how I shop for clothing. Keeping only the clothes we love and wear: When I walk into my closet, I have one section with all of my clothes hanging up.I love being able to open my drawers and see my clothes standing up! Our kids were doing this when we first started, but we found that putting kids’ shirts on hangers was easier than folding. Shirt Folding: We still fold our t-shirts like she demonstrates in her show.When her book was first published, my husband and I tackled decluttering our home. Many of us have been watching–and loving– Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix.