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Decluttering & Home Organising Services
Marie Kondo trained - Master KonMari Consultant
Member of the Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers
Cardiff and South Wales

17/10/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter or finding that your home just isn’t working for you anymore? It might be time for a reset.

Join me and Marine from En route to Joy as we share our practical five-step Home RESET Plan, to help you move from overwhelmed to under control. We’ll be on stage at noon on Sunday.

Have any questions? DM them today and we’ll do our best to answer them on stage tomorrow.

We’re excited to see you there ✨

🗓️Sunday 18th October
⏰12 noon
🎤Home Stage
🎟️Tickets available - DM me for your discount code

✨You’ll also find me on the APDO (Association of Professional Declutterers & Organisers) stand Saturday afternoon. Come and say ‘hi’ and find out more about professional organising ✨

Home Life & You APDO Association of Professional Declutterers & Organisers KonMari by Marie Kondo

16/09/2026

Some things that have helped me on my journey towards a clutter free home. And you can do them without needing the energy to fill bags and boxes.

You’ll be amazed how much impact slowing down the influx can have.

Which one will you do first?

14/09/2026

Notice the flow in, not just the flow out.

And I don’t just mean shopping. I mean freebies, gifts, the extra thing you threw in the trolley at the supermarket, the item that ‘only cost pennies’ so didn’t matter. It all counts. If you want less, you need to bring in less.

The first step is awareness.

In the last few weeks we’ve added extra books, new cushions, some plants, two new photo frames…I’m no angel.

Track what comes in over the next week or so and see what little changes you can make.

More tips coming this week, so follow if you’d like more.

APDO Association of Professional Declutterers & Organisers

07/09/2026

I made the decision to take the summer off this year and it was definitely worth it. We enjoyed a trip to Scotland, a lovely holiday in France and some nice day trips. It flew by and I can’t quite believe the kids are back at school.

All those things I said I’d get done while I wasn’t at work….Oops, they are still there.

Please tell me I’m not the only one!

Photo albums to make
Stuff to list for sale
Shredding
DIY
Decluttering (yep, always a job to keep on top of)

It’s time to do that thing with the four D’s. Do, defer, delegate or delete. But first, I’ll start with a mega list. Because I do love a list!

How are your to-dos looking?

23/06/2026

When they say “choose what sparks joy”, this is what they mean...

It’s not expecting giant waves of excitement or happy tears streaming down your face when you pick up a pretty tea towel :)

If you’ve been expecting that and not feeling it, don’t worry, you’re not getting it wrong.

Marie Kondo describes joy as something much quieter.
In Japanese, the word she uses is tokimeki, which is often translated as a feeling of lightness, energy or uplift: “A little thrill, as if the cells in your body are slowly rising.”

And the good news is, you don’t need to know exactly what that feels like straight away.

In fact, Marie Kondo says that tidying helps you develop your sensitivity to joy.

So often we find joy sounds more like:
❤️When I wear this jumper my mum bought me, it feels like a big hug.
💙Somehow my tea tastes better when I drink from this mug.
💜My handwriting is neater when I use this pen.
💚I’ve recommended this book to so many people I’ve lost count.
🧡I love how this hand cream sinks in properly instead of leaving my hands feeling greasy.
🤎I always choose this lipstick, even though I’ve got five others.

As you declutter, it becomes easier to recognise joy.
And the easier it is to recognise joy, the easier decluttering becomes. You get there through a process of discovery and reflection. It takes time and that’s okay.

Because decluttering isn’t just about removing what doesn’t belong, it’s about discovering what does belong.

That’s where I come in as a KonMari Consultant. I’m not just helping you decide what to let go of, I’m helping you recognise what brings you joy and deserves a place in your life and your home.

If you’re in South Wales and want to work with me, get in touch to find out more.

09/06/2026

The clutter doubt will creep in. It’s pretty inevitable, especially when you’ve made decision after decision after decision.

Your body wants to protect you and keep you safe, by keeping things the same as they always were.

This can show up as an attachment to our past (everything all of a sudden feels sentimental) or a fear of the future (all the ‘what if’ nerves kick in).

When your doubt creeps in, see which reason feels the strongest. You can work on it to help letting go a little bit easier.

Which of these comes up most for you?

05/06/2026

The goal isn’t to own a *should* amount, but to own what feels manageable to you. And of course, only what sparks joy.

And this doesn’t just apply to coats, it also counts for lipsticks, tea towels, cushions, bras, etc!

Is your home under or over your threshold?

03/06/2026

A tidy wardrobe doesn’t just create more space, it creates more ease too.

When you sort through your clothes there are so many benefits that sneak in.

The biggest ones I see as a professional organiser are:

Ease from not making as many decisions. The more you own, the more decisions you make as you consider to wear or not wear every day.

The release felt when someone removes an item from the past that remind them of old relationships, jobs, eras, etc. These can be good or bad, but to move on, it’s good to let go.

The calm from removing all those minor irritations. The straps that never stay up, the skirt that spins around, the jumper that’s itchy. We put up with them out of habit, but they are easy to eliminate.

The feel good factor of taking away items that make you feel not right in your body. Too big, too small, too old, too young, too tall, too short, too loud, too quiet. Enough!

If you’ve done wardrobe refresh lately, what was the biggest benefit you’ve felt?

28/05/2026

One of the biggest reasons you may feel frustrated with decluttering is because you’re trying to declutter by location and this means making too many different types of decisions.

Tidying by room (or even just a drawer at a time) means your brain is switching constantly between:

Rubbish
Paperwork
Sentimental
Storage
Laundry
Random objects
Where things belong

It’s exhausting.

Decluttering by category helps your brain stay focused on one type of decision at a time, which is often why it feels so much clearer and easier to follow through with.

If you’ve been going around in circles with clutter, try changing the method to see if it makes a difference.

Which category would be easiest for you to start with?

26/05/2026

We tell ourselves these things because decluttering can feel tricky in the moment.

Here’s what you can tell yourself instead:

A bigger house is harder to maintain. Less stuff is definitely a better solution.

You don’t have to get everyone else on board. Start with your own things and watch the ripple effect happen.

There’s no such thing as the perfect time. Now is as good a time as any.

Tidying is a skill you can learn.

Hidden clutter is still having an impact on how you feel at home.

Your donations can make someone else’s day. Spread the joy.

Organised clutter is still clutter. It’s now just another system to maintain.

Don’t start with the sentimental stuff, find something that feels easier and focus on what you can do.

Your children will love not being burdened more than any item you have.

If you need something you let go of, trust there is always an alternative.

If you’re ready to begin, download my free decluttering planning guide and checklist.

Comment ‘lies’ below and I’ll send you the link.

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Thursday	9am - 6pm
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