The KonMarie method

mrs-moneypenny

Morning all
Totally agree about it becoming easier to tidy once you have kondoed a space. Our clothes have been done and now when I bring things in off the line instead of dumping them all in the ironing basket to crease up even more while they wait to be ironed or sorted into non iron and put away. I find myself folding, rolling and people sorting as I go then it's just a case of giving said Tshirts and underwear to their owners to put away or me doing it. The boys drawers still look the same as when I kondoed them a month ago!!! Yesterday after work because the weather was so nice I stood in the garden at the patio table rolling and folding so it didn't even get in the house till it was all neat. All I really have in the ironing basket now is trousers and shirts.

GreyQueen

I've just had another LBM and as a result, another floating item is rehomed in the bottom of the water tank cupboard, a space about 3 ft wide and 2.5 ft high. I haven't used this for much in the past, because there is a large water tank in there, filling the cupboard to the ceiling, and these tanks have been splitting and failing all over the block.

The tank above my flat failed last month, with some interesting consequences for my airing cupboard contents, and mine will go eventually. Could be any day now, so I wouldn't want to keep just anything in there. I have just this minute realised that one of the 'floating items' - the round rubber linen basket - could probably fit in there, and so it does.

The space is now fully used with this basket, the plastic step-stool, dustpan and brush and the mules. None of these items would be damaged by water, so I can breathe easy, and none of them had a permanant home prior to this.

I am ridiculously pleased about this.:rotfl:Tragic, innit?

VJsmum

No small plastic container is safe in my house!!

I opened the kitchen drawer where i keep tea towels (ranger rolled) dusters and spare dishcloths - it had got disarranged :eek: (which in reality means a couple of dusters (note plural, there are about 10!! No, I don't dust that much ) had strayed to where the dishcloths were.

Aha, I cried, where is that plastic tray those mini peppers came in? Now safely contained.

I was a bit disappointed when i couldn't find use for a tomato one the other day

Knit_Witch

gallygirl wrote: »

Not many shoe factories left, but a few in the area - expensive mens, even at discount price (£120+!!!!!) but v good quality. There is also a handbag shop that I've had therapy to block from my mind . Damn, now you've reminded me :rotfl:.

Oops to the handbag factory! But Dr Witch got a pair of Cheyney (sp?!) shoes for £80 not £160 :eek::eek::eek: (he is diabetic and NEEDS to take care of his feet! especially as he also needs to take care of me :mad:), I got two Fantasie bras (one fitted the other just bought as it was the same style just a different colourway) when I got home I realised the 2nd wasn't stitched up properly, contacted them, sent it back and it was fixed and back within the week!

Hmm wonder if we could call in again on the way up to the North in a couple of weeks :think::whistle::think:

iQueen

joeyjimbles wrote: »

Apologies for bursting in mid flow (so to speak) but I started the thread yesterday and have only got to page 45 so far. I am doing my day job..honestly.
So I started samosa-ing, and then I did my knicker drawer and now I'm onto tops....and that's how it starts, isn't it. I only found the thread because people kept mentioning Kondo-ing in their diaries and I wanted to know what it was...some are Kondo, some achieve Kondo and some of us wade right into the middle of Kondo (obviously we would never 'thrust Kondo upon' someone)! So what I'm wondering is, WHY does this feel like something I WANT to do when all my other attempts at finally getting sorted have failed?
I have been so inspired and entertained by the thread and wanted to say thank you to all of you.

It's a good idea to try to stick to MK's order, because she starts with the easiest category of stuff (which gives Instant Gratification - and motivation) and our determination grows as we head for sentimental stuff, which is often the hardest to sort and discard.

I've become a zealot with my evangelising!

The reason kondoing works is because it stresses the joy, and she is non-judgmental (unlike de-cluttering books and websites). Marie doesn't tell us that we are messy/untidy, she tells us how to be happier. She empowers us, rather than emphasising the difficulties of discarding. :dance:

gallygirl

Knit_Witch wrote: »

Oops to the handbag factory! But Dr Witch got a pair of Cheyney (sp?!) shoes for £80 not £160 :eek::eek::eek: (he is diabetic and NEEDS to take care of his feet! especially as he also needs to take care of me :mad:),

Cheaneys is still there - but that's what I was quoting £120 for, they've got a lot dearer , all you posh southerners coming up and stealing our bargains :rotfl:. If you do, worth calling in to http://www.padders.co.uk/factoryshop also - cheaper but a lot of good makes, good for women's flat sandals as well. And there's another one...... em, in a small town nearby, sell men's and women's shoes, expensive, nice, they send me details of their sales on a big white postcard........ em....... I'll get back to you when inspiration strikes .

Got it - Barkers
http://www.store-opening-times.co.uk/barker-shoes-factory-outlet-northampton

jinny

Hi all
just jumping in to say hi and well done to all.
Everyone is doing very well.
He he I sound like young Mr Grace from Are You Being Served:D

Another recommendation for 'The Chimp Paradox'
I now have it on audio book format when I got a free trial from an online book club attached to 'A to Z' books
Your PB becomes your monkey brain and your higher self becomes your human brain.
They are supposed to work together. Everything runs through the monkey brain he protects you that way. When there is no danger he is supposed to fall asleep and let higher brain take over.

There is much much more to this book so im not giving out spoilers.
I think it complements the Marie Kondo philosophy perfectly.

ps re bras I got my last 2 at the Debenams blue cross sale
they dont measure but they do a fitting service very professional
I cant run into a store selling cheapies being of large boobage.
there was a programe on ch4 last night regarding plus size models
very interesting.

allybee101

GQ, your PB will make friends with the Chimp - they will get on like a house on fire! Dr Steve will tell you how to look after them. Your HB will befriend the Human. The book also needs a "Here be Gremlins and Goblins" signpost too, you'll come across these on your adventure. Hope you enjoy it when you get it.

I attended a fabulous talk about the Chimp Paradox and the presenter gave three great quotes which I love

"Some people light up a room when the enter, others when they leave"

"I'd like to be the person my dog thinks I am"
(If you don't have a dog yourself, think of how excited they are to see their owner after they've been away for a day/holiday.That whole Oh you're home!! I'm so pleased to see you! I haven't seen you for hours, my tail's about to wag itself off with excitement!!)

"Don't argue with stupid people, first they bring you down to their level, then they beat you with experience!"

allybee101

Whoops, just saw Jinny's post (must have cross posted) and realised that I shouldn't spoil it either - have done a quick edit so hopefully not giving too much away!

jinny

There's loads more to the book don't worry
Rosys synopsis is great too