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The KonMarie method
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I have a very good male friend who serves that purpose well!
Just had an invitation to his Civil Partnership in the spring!
No food waste since November 2010. :j
No debts.
Oh, BTW, can you do a tiny bit at a time? I did do the bathroom one afternoon but that wasn't awfully cluttered anyway. The thought of having to do all the clothes in one go, for example, just makes me think of piles of stuff that will take too much time to sort through.
(he points to some plastic cows on the table) are very small; those (pointing at some cows out of the window) are far away...
You can just do all your tops then trousers and so on
Work through each category
I don't have many clothes now I have retired
Oh the joy of discarding my work clothes last year
It's much easier with less good quality clothes
Konmari advises not delegating unwanted clothes for lounge wear
Put on some lipstick
and pull yourself together”
- Elizabeth Taylor
Yes, you can do a bit at a time.
Clothes is the first category, because it is reasonably easy for the majority people.
Do your socks, tights, knickers, bras, nightwear first, you will be amazed! Nice quick result.
MK breaks it down into:
Tops - all tops, or it could be Tees, Sweaters, Cardigans, blouses
Bottoms - jeans, skirts, trousers, shorts, leggings
Jackets and coats
Dresses
Sports wear
Occasions - weddings, balls, funerals, clubbing etc
Hats, scarves gloves
Jewellery
Bags
Shoes
The idea is to deal with every item in a category/sub-category, at the same time, so that all the discards get chucked and the only items left generate a 'spark of joy' to wear/use.
So, for example, Tees...
OUT go all ill-fitting, stained or holey, hate the colour, too short/long, uncomfortable, etc. The only ones that stay are ones that you really enjoy wearing.
Check out Kondo folding and fold every thing that can be folded and organise a la MK in drawers - you will be amazed at how much space you have free!
Google the Marie Kondo order to see what else to do, when.
No food waste since November 2010. :j
No debts.
Maybe DH would be happy for them to go to a library? Try your central library or a university library.
No food waste since November 2010. :j
No debts.
Our local library is quite small, and we don't have a university on the island. I'm biding my time
I hate all my clothes
Thank you for starting this thread. I'd never heard of this method for decluttering. I've browsed the net and just tackled my socks, bras, knickers and nightwear. Not sure if I've got the folding right but I now have an empty drawer and a carrier bag for the charity shop.
I will start on my wardrobe at the weekend. I can see that this is going to take me quite awhile but hopefully a very worthwhile task.
Thank you
Polly
Weight loss challenge. At target weight.
I don't like quite a lot of mine, but I can't afford to replace them, without saving up. I also hate shopping... full stop! :eek:
A good way to do it, is to buy online. Quite a few retailers now, provide free Returns, so you can send for things in several sizes, try them on and just keep what fits and brings you joy.
I shall just be buying clothes that make me happy, and make me feel good about myself, from now on - preferably good quality ones that will last! So, less shopping.
No food waste since November 2010. :j
No debts.