The book inspired the reviewer to declutter their home, but they found some of the advice, like talking to belongings, strange and condescending. They appreciated the practical tips for organizing and plan to revisit the book for more inspiration.
The reviewer found 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up' helpful in motivating them to declutter their home, resulting in throwing away several bags of items. However, they found some of the advice, such as speaking to belongings and thanking their house, to be odd and condescending. The book's practical tips for organizing and storing items were appreciated, and the reviewer plans to revisit the book for further inspiration. While they won't adopt the entire KonMarie system, they have taken some of the advice on board.
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I have thrown away 3 large bags of stuff from my home and a heap of papers out of my office, and that is just the beginning.
It is completely strange to talk to your clothing!
The book, however, does have some great ideas for culling your belongings and for storing things.