The KonMarie method

lostinrates

Ok.

Well, I did my first toe dip. I did my scaves. . I have ditched three. One has sentimental value and some worth but I realised I don't really like it that much and I've waited years for my taste to mature and when I held it I decided its not giving me joy at all. Maybe it will give so done else joy

I'm not very good at folding. . And my drawers don't look that neat. But they are nicely categorised into season and shape ( not colour, I didn't like that)

I have decided to tackle night wear next. I know I have a couple of items to go from those regions of storage and that they aren't best ordered in my current arrangement so, seems a good plan.

I don't know why I'm so entranced yet so grudging.....you all seem so enthused and while I love the bits that seem least popular here.....the hello house, and thank you shoes .

The folding carrier bags. I've got a carrier bag thingy I made so that contains them, they go in the top and get pulled out of the bottom. We mainly use reusable shopping bags.

WeeMidgie

Epiphany that my jam and marmalade making days are over - I am on a low carb diet for health reasons and no longer eat bread. So all the empty jam jars have been kondo'd out of the house.

I also bit the bullet on a lovely grey Le Creuset oval casserole - I used it for the last time this morning, and had to admit it's too heavy for my wrists, and so no longer gives me joy. So off it goes too, to find a loving new owner!

I'm enjoying this!

sillyme673

Have just done my drawers, wow have got two drawers into one.
Need to order the book from library.
Not sure if I have any items of clothes that I actually love. Just lots of black tops and jeans.

[Deleted User]

Whilst Kondo-ing my undersink cupboard I found two window/glass wipers. The ones with a rubber end and handle. Whilst binning one of them I had an aha moment. I broke my ice scraper the other day whilst de icing my car. I wonder if the window one will work on the car (at the moment I'm using an old plastic card the same size as a credit card to scrap the ice off).
Has anyone found another use for an item they were going to get rid of? I will give it a try and if its really not up to the job then I'll bin it.

imho

I just done my tee shirts so i can see what i have now.I tried to do my jumpers the same way but they are too thick to do the same.The cleaning cupboard with all the microfiber clothes got rolled and done the tea towels and kitchen towels and i feel that i wont have to keep tidying up so much now.Oh bath towels i did yesterday and i am on the verge of going to my next door neighbour and doing her towels !.Need to do underwear drawer but not sure how i am supposed to fold that stuff.I downloaded the book but not got round to reading it so just picking up tips on here.

MummyRivett

my inbox is going mad there are currently 89 subscribers to the MSE KonMarie Method Ideas board it's been retweeted a few times too.

Keep adding any finds and I will continue to update the board.

Igamogam

Socks done! My sock drawer looked fine but I tried the 'roll and ball' method - the one my OH uses and when he has done mine I have always undone! Got rid of 4 pairs - old and almost holed - and found 8 NEW pairs still packaged! Think I must have bought them as stocking fillers for DDs a couple of years ago and forgotten about them - nice M&S ones too I suddenly found myself categorising my newly balled socks - striped plain flowers spots etc. I dont consider myself as having such an OCD need but crikey I am now admiring the open drawer:rotfl:

Also put on declutter pile: 2 hankies and 3 little notebooks that were lurking in the bottom of the drawer!

ClootiesMum

You're evil - all of you - you're evil


I've HAD to order the book & DH laughed at me (but I will have my revenge - his sock drawer will not be Konned)


I'm desperate to start but know that the bill drawer needs to be done first & that does not seem to konform to the rules - but needs to be done.


I have NEVER been excited about the prospect of cleaning out my knicker drawer in my life....


I think you're turning me into a Stepford Wife.


Off to deal with bill type things so I can enjoy reading my new book when it arrives.


PS - I don't hate you really

PixieDust

Just done dh wardrobe, he voluntarily got rid of some things, I was v pleased with him!

ClootiesMum

In a short break from the bill drawer I've been googling Marie Kondo & reading a few articles (sorry - it's what I do...)
She mentions about the worst stockpiles she has ever seen - she comments on one person who had 80 toilet rolls

Has she seen my cupboards? I buy them in bulk when they're on offer and in my defence I do live in a ruralish area and am a minor prepper

Anyhow - now slinking off in shame