The KonMarie method

chaliepud

Blimey, go away for a few hours and there are always lots of new posts to come back to.. so inspiring!

greent - I hadn't thought of phone boxes, we have a few and they'll be perfect for the yet to be sorted stationery!

Greyqueen - I have yet to attempt the airing cupboard, it's not large but is stuffed full!

Regarding freezers, I have seven drawers and tend to store by category where possible.. Frozen fruits for smoothies at the top, then fish, chicken, meats, leftovers, veg/potatoes, ice creams and puds for kids.

I've not had much more time to Kondo but I've managed to take 3 large bags of books to the BHF drop off in the village, and have 6 binbags of clothes to take to the CS itself when I have time..Unfortunately it is on double yellows so I need to go with a friend as we have over zealous traffic wardens!

In the garage there is also 4 binbags to take to the tip along with some old duvets and bits and pieces.

My bedroom is now perfect! :j

Slowly working on other aspects of the house, not strictly working to categories, rather clearing a cupboard or drawer at a time and slowly getting the categories together. I've booked to have all the carpets cleaned on the 8th so need to get a bit more sorted by then! :eek:

mummyroysof3

It's been my birthday recently and rather than spending my birthday money on tat I've bought only joyful things such as trainers, a handbag and purse and chamilia beads on offer that bring me joy

System

The dress i am wearing.... its shapeless and does nothing for me.... pity it feels so comfortable to wear but its going to have to go. It doesnt shout "joy" it shouts "frump" instead.:(

VJsmum

mummyroysof3 wrote: »

It's been my birthday recently and rather than spending my birthday money on tat I've bought only joyful things such as trainers, a handbag and purse and chamilia beads on offer that bring me joy

Many happy returns

Funnily enough, I spent my birthday and Christmas white stuff vouchers today. I took far longer and really considered everything carefully - did it bring joy, what can I wear it with, does it suit me, would I wear it "not just for best". I bought a cashmere (;) mav were you in my head? :rotfl:) navy jumper and a beautiful scarf - elegant but not frumpy. I even read the care label and, though it is a little more effort than sling it in the machine, I really am going to take great care of it.

Minging expanded shoes have gone, :T

bunbun2

I have been reading all your wonderful posts but visitors have got in the way of posting and kondoing. Until this week end that is...OH and I kondoed the CDs and books. These two categories are OH's worst for kondoing. However he surprised me and kondoed quite a lot of his CDs and the ones left are now arranged neatly and in alphabetical order. A box is on its way to music magpie. Books were just as successful and OH even sorted out his books from the bookcases upstairs. A box is ready to go off to we buy books (just managed to get enough for the minimum £5). OH has several cook books that he wanted to keep and I suggested he move them from the kitchen cupboard to the book case which he didn't agree with. However he has just moved them:j So he is slowly konverting to KM:j

Mavvy that is such a lovely story about the man and his clothes. Enjoy wearing them. With regards to feet and shoes, when I was a teenager I was a size 2, when I had my two ds my feet went up to a 3, then when I lost weight a couple of years ago I could wear my size 2 shoes again!

Sorry for not keeping up with the posts...I promise to now I have more time

Igamogam

GreyQueen wrote: »

Thought I'd give you a few laffs by showing you the unitaskers on unclutterer.com.

You know consumerism can go too far, don't you? Here's the proof.

https://unclutterer.com/tag/unitasker/

What's the weirdest unitasker you've uncluttered from your life?

Didnt know which one made me laugh most..Johnny Glow, the toe towel or the mascara heater:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: But I did think the USB oil burner was 'interesting'............... just for a minute:D:eek:;)

Sally_A

Confession time......

I am now that woman at the till using up loose change...if something is £12.89, I'll proffer a £20 note and £2.89 in shrapnel.

Even if paying by card, I'll do the odd bits by change and the balance by card.

I only have about £80 of coppers and small silver to use up.

Hopefully the people in the queue are fellow KM-ers. (doubt it though).

Top tip - do not get behind me at the Severn Bridge tolls - well, they must like a bag of silver, surely it helps with giving change.

mrs-moneypenny

Just been laughing out loud at the unclutter stuff thank you for posting that..

wort

Hi all glad to hear everyone is making progress:j just in from gardening green bin is now full,I am in a constant battle with moss encroaching in my borders,from the rocks that we used to make the beds:eek: if anyone has any tips they would be very much appreciated x
We are going to drinks with family at my nieces house,which is always great fun and I have decided to wear a tunic dress and tights rather than the usual jeans and nice top:A
Have a lovely weekend :beer:

Susan1962

Not having much time for Kondoing but did deal with some kitchen komono, most of which was binned or re-homed. Hoping to tackle some paperwork this evening and, in the meantime, deal with RL stuff, sigh.