The KonMarie method

GreyQueen

I watched a DVD which I borrowed a couple of months ago from my brother, which can be given back to him when we get together on Friday. It was one I was tempted to buy (secondhand DVDs being cheaper than rentals here) but I stayed my hand and asked him if he had it, and he did.

It was OK and can now leave the premises.

Am kondo-ing my way through the porridge mountain, as I used to eat it a lot and then fell out of the habit (laziness about washing up afterwards) and am now firmly back in the habit.

I also acquired a fruit punnet last weekend, totally free with some fruit! I shall put it in the cupboard for a while as I am sure there is a kondo-need for it which is about to make itself apparent. This wait-and-the-containers-appear phenomenon is truly amazing, isn't it?

I guess we've all been going about life backwards, pre-kondo. We identified a muddle and thought Aha! I need more storage! instead of thinking Waitaminute, what's all this Stuff and do I need it?

SomeStuff will be shuttling in and out of my home via the parental home. A couple of items are c.s. bound after a friend who has expressed lack of that particular item is given first refusal. They may not quite suit her needs, but there's no obligation on her to take them as I will just c.s. them if they're no good to her.

mavvymoo

Thats ok iTwin I will take one for the team no need to chip in

It is so cold here think I will be wearing a fleece when she turns up :rotfl:Not very stylish but warm and toasty Think the thermal socks may also be coming out Cant believe this is July more like November.
But nothing can spoil my joy today as I am going to make the most of it and enjoy every minute :T

Will report back later Have a great day everyone and its so good to see so much forward movement on everyones posts I just love reading them all keep posting it helps us all

Mav x

silvasava

Enjoy your day Mavymoo - we're all excited to hear how you get on & will need a full report! If you feel like an 8 year old I'm sure we feel like kids before Christmas :rotfl:

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Mavymoo I hope you have a fab day with the Style consultant.

Today I am taking 2 bags of towels up to my local dogs trust and will finalise my bedding. Also working in CS this morning.

yellowbear

Really looking forward to hearing from you later, Mav.

Very tempted to have a go myself. I live in jeans and t shirts and trousers/t shirts for work.

Just worried in case I get a cowboy!

Igamogam

yellowbear wrote: »

Really looking forward to hearing from you later, Mav.

Very tempted to have a go myself. I live in jeans and t shirts and trousers/t shirts for work.

Just worried in case I get a cowboy!

If you do, you will be adding a Stetson to your jeans and T shirts............:D:rotfl:

PollyWollyDoodle

Really excited to hear all about it, Mavvymoo!

While we're waiting ... I came across this review of The Book. I've followed this blog for a while, it's worth clicking on a couple of the links to find out why she began 'The William Morris Project' after her friend's parents died leaving a house to clear. I will be watching her progress through the MK process with interest.

iQueen

Judi wrote: »

Me: "I think this dress needs a silver coloured belt to accentuate my waist".

Him: "You havent got a waist".

Why do i bother.:(

I love the look of an obi - japanese belt for kimonos! A silver/gold one for posh and coloured ones for everyday?

Siebrie

I also acquired a fruit punnet last weekend, totally free with some fruit! I shall put it in the cupboard for a while as I am sure there is a kondo-need for it which is about to make itself apparent. This wait-and-the-containers-appear phenomenon is truly amazing, isn't it? - GreyQueen


I would even take it a bit further: some empty containers I can ruthlessly throw away, but others, I feel hesitant. I now know to follow that instinct; that there is a little group of items that would fit that box exactly, but I just did not know it consciously.

iQueen

maddiemay wrote: »

Another scarf lover here, I have a good array of pashminas that I have collected over the past dozen years or so, they have to be natural fibres for me, but lots have come from clothes agencies, charity shops or TK-Maxx. At this time of year I wear the very long floaty viscose ones, mostly tied in pashmina fashion too. A good website for those that are not confident trying them (that was me once:rotfl::rotfl: is this one

Does anyone know if one can buy the clothes matching colour cards or fabrics anywhere? I was matched as cool winter many years ago, but lost my swatches, whilst I am pretty good at buying the right colours, sometimes I do get the wrong tones and it does make quite a difference, I also found them really useful for choosing accessories.

Once you know your colours, you could make your own. Go to an Art shop and ask for a watercolour/oil paint chart (Or pick up those separate Dul*x household paint cards - do they still do them?).

Match clothes you already have in your colours, and stick the little squares onto a small card for you handbag.