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Marie Kondo's Kurashi at Home: How to Organize Your Space and Achieve Your Ideal Life by Marie Kondo
djokluv's review
2.75
More like for people who have already finished cleaning up and have space to think about buying more things
lasunflower's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
I love Marie Kondo!
This book is a follow up to tidying up. It does talk about her method a bit (I skipped those small sections as I've read her other two books), but most of it is about reflecting on your picture of an ideal home and lifestyle and making your home fit that.
A lot of beautiful pictures of Japanese minimalist interiors.
I was not too bothered about the few recipes Kondo included, nor her sections on family life since I don't have a family. So I read it all in one day.
My key takeaway was after or during tidying up, envision your ideal home. That can help you understand that 'spark joy' feeling and garner it in your home continually, not just in the tidying up process. I also like her comment that you should let your belongings talk to you, they will tell you if they are happy where they are stored etc.
Some of her advice is quite specific, includes wiping entrance everyday, having something the sparks joy in your view when you wake up and enter the house, and even storing toilet paper. Some tips I'll definitely take on board.
This book is a follow up to tidying up. It does talk about her method a bit (I skipped those small sections as I've read her other two books), but most of it is about reflecting on your picture of an ideal home and lifestyle and making your home fit that.
A lot of beautiful pictures of Japanese minimalist interiors.
I was not too bothered about the few recipes Kondo included, nor her sections on family life since I don't have a family. So I read it all in one day.
My key takeaway was after or during tidying up, envision your ideal home. That can help you understand that 'spark joy' feeling and garner it in your home continually, not just in the tidying up process. I also like her comment that you should let your belongings talk to you, they will tell you if they are happy where they are stored etc.
Some of her advice is quite specific, includes wiping entrance everyday, having something the sparks joy in your view when you wake up and enter the house, and even storing toilet paper. Some tips I'll definitely take on board.
sriq's review
"For jotting down thoughts that don't spark joy, I find that the best kind of paper is the blank side of a flyer, or other printed material destined for the recycle bin. That way I feel no compulsion to write neatly, unlike when using a proper notebook."
[for 'My partner is messy and I can't keep my home tidy.'] "I recommend identifying which spaces you can have total control over and tidying them thoroughly. This could be your closet, a bookcase, or a room or designated area for pursuing your personal interests."
"I do, however, talk to the bath as I wipe it dry, saying things like, 'That was such a refreshing bath,' and 'It's amazing how you're always so clean and free from mold.'"
[for 'My partner is messy and I can't keep my home tidy.'] "I recommend identifying which spaces you can have total control over and tidying them thoroughly. This could be your closet, a bookcase, or a room or designated area for pursuing your personal interests."
"I do, however, talk to the bath as I wipe it dry, saying things like, 'That was such a refreshing bath,' and 'It's amazing how you're always so clean and free from mold.'"
girlbosslindsey's review
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.5
this one doesnt hit like her other books. i think it was a bit too abstract for me. also all the pictures are very minimalist and thats not my vibe so they didnt work as inspo