The KonMari Method

I was reading one of my favourite blogs recently and came across a recommendation for this book - The Life-changing Magic of Tidying by Marie Kondo.

I'm definitely a bit of a neat-freak, but I always seem to accumulate a mountain of clutter. The house never really feels all that tidy.

Now, I'm not really in to self-help books, but I thought this might be worth a go. And what a great decision it was. It might be taking me a while with a new baby in tow, but I've already discarded 8 big bags of 'stuff'.

It sounds ridiculously easy, but all you need to do is hold each item and ask 'Does this spark joy?' - and when you ask yourself this, it's surprising what you're willing to get rid of!

This drawer used to be full to bursting...

                               

And KonMari's other invaluable tip? Folding properly.

I know, how much difference can folding actually do? Well, a lot! In a nutshell, everything needs to be made into a square, folded and stood upright so you can see what you have. It's embarrassing how easy and simple her suggestions are! 

                                        

And now I looove my wardrobe - I highly recommend having a go!

                                    

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KonMari book

Chairs

Since the Little One (and all her stuff) came along, our 'average' size home suddenly feels very small. And since we're not in the position to move just yet, we're organising, reshuffling, and discarding.

Unfortunately, this means getting rid of our beloved (but huge!) 'snuggler' chair.

We still need an armchair in the room, but a much smaller one. Unfortunately, I've fallen in love with a chair that is still too big...but I do love it!

I saw this in the Habitat department at Homebase and instantly fell in love. It looks cool, it's so comfy and I can just imagine snuggling up on it and reading a good book.

Ah well, not to be at the moment - let's keep looking...



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Snuggler chair
Chair