Can thrifting and staying clutter-free go hand in hand? Kathi Lipp and our podcast guest today say YES YOU CAN! Meet Erin Handley: San Francisco Bay Area resident, full-time Pinterest employee, and long-time thrifting enthusiast. Kathi and Erin discuss how thrifting is not acquiring a bunch of items you don’t need. Thrifting gives us a chance to give something a new life or at least a second look. Join them as they dive into three questions to ask before you purchase that thrift store treasure that you have in your cart.  Where will it go?  Sucker for cool art? Even if it’s cheap or you have to store it long term, say no.   What is it for?  Need it for a project? Say yes, but is it going to happen in the next 60 days?    What does it improve?  Found a vase you love? Okay, but is there a vase you can part with at home?    Erin Handley’s house rule: if one thing comes in, one thing goes out. Join the free Clutter Free Academy group on Facebook!  Be sure to sign up here and be notified when the next episode is released. Links Mentioned: Meet Our Guest: Erin Handley Erin Handley on the Leading Bold Podcast Erin Handley on Instagram Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Kathi's Favorites: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Let's stay connected To share your thoughts:  Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.  Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now.

589 - Thrifting with Purpose: Tips and Strategies for Finding Gems and Reducing Clutter - Part 1

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Kathi sits down with Tenneil Register to explore practical ways to make your home work for you, not the other way around. In this episode, they discuss:   Designing spaces around your natural habits and routines Examples of functional home solutions (such as paperwork organization) Why entryway, kitchen, and bedroom spaces are key areas in your home The power of taking photos to evaluate your spaces with fresh eyes    Kathi and Tenneil will be sharing their 3 challenges spaces (Entry, Eat, Rest) pictures! Take the challenge and you can post your pics over at Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy group. We have the most amazing corner of friends who cheer each other on! Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released, or here to receive Kathi's Clutter Free Kit! Meet Our Guest: Tenneil Register Links Mentioned: A House That Cleans Itself Sign up here for Kathi's newsletter or here to receive her Clutter Free Basics Kit! Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts:  Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.  Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now.

617 - Making Your House Work For You

Hey there friends! Have you ever found yourself staring into an overflowing closet, feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of clothes you've accumulated? This is the episode for you! We’re so excited to share this conversation with the amazing Lauren Horst. Lauren has taken on the ultimate closet cleanse - wearing every single item she owns to assess what pieces spark joy and which ones need to go. It's a practical, eye-opening approach that just might be the closet cure we've all been looking for. Listen in as we discuss:  How to come to your closet with curiosity How to curate what's best in your closet How to clean out your closet by wearing everything you own  So grab a cozy seat and get ready to be inspired as we dive into Lauren's wear-it-all journey! Sign up here to receive Kathi's free Clutter Free Kit resource. Would you like to receive Kathi's Clutter Free Academy newsletter in your inbox? Sign up here. Favorite Links: Meet Our Guest: Lauren Horst on Tik Tok.  Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group  Let's stay connected To share your thoughts:  Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.  Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now.

616 – The Great Closet Cleanout with Lauren Horst

Do you feel like some people are just born with a decorating gene? Our guest today says no one is! In today's episode, we have Myquillyn Smith, also known as the Nester, joining us to discuss her new book "House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home Style and Budget." Kathi Lipp and Myquillyn dive into the challenges of decorating and the importance of embracing resourcefulness. They emphasize the value of breaking decorating rules and share practical advice for transforming your living space, such as:  Start with something you hate Do your "someday project" right now! Don't wait! Resourcefulness is the ultimate resource.  Tune in to learn more about Myquillyn's insightful perspective on home decor and how it can positively impact your life. Order a copy of Myquillyn Smith's newest book House Rules here.  Sign up here to be notified when 615 Myquillyn Smith House Rules Part 2 is released. Would you like to receive Kathi's Clutter Free Academy newsletter in your inbox? Sign up here. Meet Our Guest: Myquillyn Smith Favorite Links: Myquillyn Smith's website The Nester.com Myquillyn Smith on Instagram @thenester Order Myquillyn's newest book HOUSE RULES: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget here Take Myquillyn's decorating quiz here Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group  Let's stay connected To share your thoughts:  Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.  Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now.

615 - Breaking Free from Decorating "Rules": Creating a Home You Love Part 2

Do you feel like some people are just born with a decorating gene? Our guest today says no one is! In today's episode, we have Myquillyn Smith, also known as the Nester, joining us to discuss her new book "House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home Style and Budget." Kathi Lipp and Myquillyn dive into the challenges of decorating and the importance of embracing resourcefulness. They emphasize the value of breaking decorating rules and share practical advice for transforming your living space, such as:  Start with something you hate Do your "someday project" right now! Don't wait! Resourcefulness is the ultimate resource.  Tune in to learn more about Myquillyn's insightful perspective on home decor and how it can positively impact your life. As promised, here's a look at the tile in Kathi's Monet-inspired kitchen! Order a copy of Myquillyn Smith's newest book House Rules here.  Sign up here to be notified when 615 Myquillyn Smith House Rules Part 2 is released. Would you like to receive Kathi's Clutter Free Academy newsletter in your inbox? Sign up here. Meet Our Guest: Myquillyn Smith Favorites:   Myquillyn Smith's website The Nester.com Myquillyn Smith on Instagram @thenester Order Myquillyn's newest book HOUSE RULES: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget here Take Myquillyn's decorating quiz here Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group  Let's stay connected To share your thoughts:  Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.  Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now.

614 - Breaking Free from Decorating "Rules": Creating a Home You Love Part 1

Are you feeling trapped in a home overstuffed with, well, STUFF? You’re not alone! In the latest episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi teams up with Tenneil Register, an incredible mom who mastered the art of living clutter free – even in the tight quarters of a fixer-upper with a blended family of seven! Tune in for their tips on:  Making your house a home instead of a storage unit Using things you love as creative storage solutions Letting go of things that are no longer your vibe  In this episode, Tenneil mentions using repurposed items to decorate her space. Here are the promised photos! Meet Our Guest: Tenneil Register Favorites: Sign up here for Kathi's newsletter or here to receive her Clutter Free Basics Kit! Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free for Life Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group  Let's stay connected To share your thoughts:  Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.  Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now.

589 - Thrifting with Purpose: Tips and Strategies for Finding Gems and Reducing Clutter - Part 1

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