Today’s episode is all about Marie Kondo. Her new show Tidying Up on Netflix has everyone talking about decluttering and organising. Lesley and Ingrid chat about her methodology (clothes, books, paper, komono and sentimental items), folding clothes and the meaning of spark joy.

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In this episode we are talking to guest expert Anne Blumer from Solutions for You and author of Mastering the Business of Organizing. Anne has created a 5 Steps to Organizing Process and she also shares her 10 organizing principles. In this episode we also discuss why decluttering memorabilia is so hard and what questions you can ask yourself when decluttering. 

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Today's episode is all about how long you need to keep paperwork in your filing system. Lesley and I discuss the different categories of paperwork and how long we keep them. Decide what your own comfort zone is and how long you feel comfortable keeping paperwork. Some people want to go paperless, while others want to keep everything for 7-10 years. There is no right or wrong way as long as it’s all organised and you can find it when you need it.

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In this episode we are talking about the 10 top tips to start you on your decluttering journey in 2019. Having a plan, being realistic, getting started, choosing your destination and organising for your lifestyle are just a few of the topics being discussed. These 10 top tips are an ideal starting point if you have made decluttering your New Year’s resolution.

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In today's episode, Lesley talks to two friends who embarked on a challenge to change their clothes shopping behaviours. We talk about the psychology of shopping, the details of their challenge and most importantly what they learnt from the process and whether they would recommend it for anyone who wants to challenge themselves in the New Year.

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It's the final countdown until Christmas! We realise that there are still lots of things to do, but if you plan your tasks you will be finished on time. In this episode Lesley and I will be talking you through the last minute preparations, so you're ready to enjoy this magical time of year.

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Your bathroom is one of the smallest, but most important spaces of your home. It always surprises us how long it takes to sort through lotions, potions, perfumes and makeup, but the payback in time and money is worth it. In this episode we discuss the key things to remember when you declutter your bathroom.

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In today's episode Lesley and Ingrid chat about planning ahead for a super organised Christmas. December is always a very busy time of year, so we like to get stuff done in November so you can enjoy the holiday season.

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Guest interview with Leslie Josel, owner of Order Out of Chaos, and a global expert in ADHD and chronic disorganisation. Leslie explains that she works a lot with students who struggle with space, stuff, but mainly time manangement.

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Our guest today is Jo Middleton, who was a client at The Clutter Fairy. It's important that we get perspectives on decluttering from people who have had clutter and disorganisation in their lives and have turned a corner.

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