Marie Kondois the epitome of the wordjoy.
Shes even become a verb!
(If you havent already, youll definitely be Marie Kondo-ing your own home soon.)
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Its one of my biggest regrets that I have, actually.
I went to her home and, of course, I was a little nervous.
It wasnt so much because I was teaching her, but it was more about receiving her questions.
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She was asking me, What should I do about this part of the home?
I think the lesson ended up being about five hours.
Im not sure how much she paid me it mightve been about… $1,500.
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[Laughs] That has increased, which is exciting and nerve-racking at the same time.
So Im very surprised about that.
The way we store things depends on the culture, so I have to adapt in that regard.
Whats important is what you choose to retain.
In traditional makeover shows on American TV, we usually see the designers be very hands-on.
You seem to leave homeowners to do this on their own.
We do have time in which we do help choose what sparks joy, but not all the time.
Its very much about asking yourself what you want to do with your life going forward.
I believe the answers to those questions lie inherently within the client.
But if Im there, theyll just ask me.
People are saying, I Marie Kondod my house.
Whats it like to be part of the pop culture lexicon?
MARIES METHOD
Ready to start tidying up?
Heres what Kondo advises to get you started.
), and sentimental items.
Its important to hold each item and ask whether its something that brings you joy.
If you dont, thank it and let it go.
ONEFor clothes, gather every item you own yes, all of it!
on your bed in one big pile.
Its important to see it all in one place.
Now the shirt can be stored standing in a drawer.
For jeans, first fold in half lengthwise, then in half widthwise, and then in thirds widthwise.
Pants are stored in drawers like shirts, standing up.
TWOKondo received backlash after encouraging aTidying Upcouple to get rid of much of their book collection.
FIVEHave a lot of photos?
Other sentimental items can be stored in memory boxes.
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