The KonMarie method

maddiemay

Casati wrote: »

I've currently got EVERYTHING out of the wardrobe. And haven't yet opened about 12 boxes of clothes that don't fit in the wardrobe. Does this bring me joy? . Most of it doesn't .

The bits that do bring me joy are the impractical things. The 1920s satin coat with the enormous fur collar. The 30s silk nighties. The mad 80s japanese designer stuff with several spare sleeves. The wardrobe that brings me joy is not a wardrobe that fits my lifestyle. Completely stuck.

Clothes have always been my thing. I've worked in the fashion industry for 15 years. Clothes get me excited. I've deliberately left clothes until pretty muuch last because far from being , as MK said, the easiest to deal with, for me I knew it would be the hardest.

I don't know what to do now . I didn't have any trouble with the stuff she says would be the hardest such as old photographs and mementos.

Random thoughts after reading this post:-

Although this system, lifestyle, call it what you may is great for everyone, it may not be for you.

You can if you wish adapt it to suit your needs.

In percentage terms how much are "your collection" and how much clothes etc for normal living?

If for the moment you set aside your "treasures" can you then happily Kondo the rest?

If you had much less stuff would it make your life easier, more pleasurable?

None of this process should cause you distress, a momentary pang on letting something go perhaps, but no more. That is the way I see it anyway:)

somerandom

Casati wrote: »

I've currently got EVERYTHING out of the wardrobe. And haven't yet opened about 12 boxes of clothes that don't fit in the wardrobe. Does this bring me joy? . Most of it doesn't .

The bits that do bring me joy are the impractical things. The 1920s satin coat with the enormous fur collar. The 30s silk nighties. The mad 80s japanese designer stuff with several spare sleeves. The wardrobe that brings me joy is not a wardrobe that fits my lifestyle. Completely stuck.

Clothes have always been my thing. I've worked in the fashion industry for 15 years. Clothes get me excited. I've deliberately left clothes until pretty muuch last because far from being , as MK said, the easiest to deal with, for me I knew it would be the hardest.

I don't know what to do now . I didn't have any trouble with the stuff she says would be the hardest such as old photographs and mementos.

What about treating the two types of clothes as different categories & Kondo them separately. The designer stuff & the nighties sound like they deserve to be treated like a collection or sentimental items. (Although wouldn't it be wonderful to start wearing some of them - they sound gorgeous).

Igamogam

Islandmaid wrote: »

The lady in the CS asked if I was downsizing as I was getting rid of so much kitchen stuff - I told her about the book, and she said it must be influencing other,s as they are getting lots more stuff in than usual.

I too was wondering if the CS's up and down the land where experiencing a 'boom' in donations!

GreyQueen

It's all good; the charities will get more money, and more items will circulate purposefully to be used and enjoyed by others.

I'm presently reading a large paperback novel I bought in the second half of 2014 - it's one of the 13 on the to-read-and-leave shelf. Once it's finished, it can be donated. I'm already sizing up the next one, tempted to choose it by the thickness rather than the subject as the bigger book will free up space fastest.:o

My sitting-room is presently rather cluttered with seed potatoes sprouting in egg boxes, pending their planting-out on the allotment in late March. Then I will be able to get rid of all the eggboxes into the recycling. And the surfaces will be clear, yayy.

A convo with Mum revealed that she has no spare low-energy lightbulbs and I have lots of them, so some of them can go to her place when next we visit, either them coming to me or me to them. They won't free up much area as they live in a dedicated shoebox, but it's good to have the inventory reduced a bit.

grunnie

I was looking at cutlery drawers on Saturday in the Range ( their expanding ones were all broken) and in Lakeland yesterday but theirs were much too expensive. But when cutting up some mushrooms today discovered the box was exactly the right size to fit the side of the cutlery tray I already have.This now holds all my peelers. KM must be right when she says don't buy containers as all the ones I have needed have been here already. I got a hamper of food 3 Christmases ago and never did find what to do with the box and it was too nice to recycle so it now holds my knitwear.

tooties

Hi Konverts,

I was out today so i didn't get anything done. i did spread the word when i was out so here is hoping.

i am planning on revisiting the clothes tomorrow.

Keep on Kondoing

regards

allybee101

I'm away from home on a training course for 2 & 1/2 days. Unbearable when there's Kondoing to be done! I shall live vicariously through all your excellent achievements ☺

Frogletina

I've had a break from decluttering and it's driving me mad. Don't think I will have time to do any more until next week. I'm getting withdrawal symptoms.

Two days ago I had problems with my printer and had to get my old computer down from its new storage place to enable me to print something. It's still down and I've not found a new place for it in the short term. And I still haven't been able to sort the printer out.

I have been happy with the way the house has been looking recently, but it will be a while before I have everything in its rightful place.

Last week I had problems spending a £30 voucher in M and S. It had to be used by Friday, but I didn't really want to bring more things into the house. I ended up using some of the money on tights, which I will wear - and £10 on towels which I thought would be good as guest towels but the colours don't really look right in the bathroom. So, I might see if I can change them for different ones tomorrow.

frogletina

rockm87

Got my book in the post last night, and devoured 3 chapters.

am itching to go, so need t schedule in a weekend for my 'special event'

CKgeordieinlondon

GreyQueen wrote: »

I'm presently reading a large paperback novel I bought in the second half of 2014 - it's one of the 13 on the to-read-and-leave shelf. Once it's finished, it can be donated. I'm already sizing up the next one, tempted to choose it by the thickness rather than the subject as the bigger book will free up space fastest.:o

That made me smile, its a good a system as any.

Glad to read some positive experiences about books. I had an idea that the next bit was paperwork so I checked the book and my heart sank , when I saw it was books.
This is going to be so hard. There’s nothing special about my books, no first editions, family heirlooms or school prizes involved. I don’t take particular good care of them (I like to read in the bath) but still I love them.

I'm going to set up a wish list on Amazon and put all the titles on that before I let them go. Then if some time in the future I have a need to reread them I’ll rebuy and stick them on the kindle. (Sounds expensive, but I know fine well I’m not really going to feel the need very often)

I mentioned this to DH and he said “Don’t forget the two big boxes in the cupboard, mostly that American bloke you like”
What boxes? What cupboard?They must be very important if I can’t even remember putting them away;)

In case you’re wondering that American Bloke is Stephen King