The Clutter Fairy Blog

Incomplete project with pink paint and brush

Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda: The Nagging Problem of Incompletions

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The Clutter Fairy examines the nature of incomplete projects and suggests strategies for moving them off your to-do list and out of your head.

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Clutter in Cyberspace: Declutter and Organize Your Digital Stuff

Tidy yellow bedroom

From Rat’s Nest to Restful Retreat: Mastering the Bedroom

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The Clutter Fairy offers tips for transforming your main bedroom from a stress-inducing mess into a tranquil refuge.

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Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda: The Nagging Problem of Incompletions

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Common Clutter: Living Rooms, Sitting Rooms, Family Rooms, and Dens

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The Clutter Fairy examines the challenges in common areas of the home and offers advice for optimizing shared spaces for family comfort and enjoyment.

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From Rat’s Nest to Restful Retreat: Mastering the Bedroom

Jewelry mess

Hanging Jewelry Organizer Corrals Costume Jewelry—and More!

The Clutter Fairy recommends a hanging jewelry organizer to corral costume jewelry—or any other collection of small items you want to keep visible and tidy.
The Hoarder’s Widow - cover imae

The Hoarder’s Widow: When love butts head with hoarding…

We’re pleased to announce a book by a member of our very own The Clutter Fairy community, Carol Niles! We look forward to reading The Hoarder’s Widow.
Notebook, pencil, and tablet

Balancing Work, Life, and So Much More: Clutter in the Home Office

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The Clutter Fairy explores clutter issues in home offices and workspaces and offers strategies for seeking “workspace/lifespace” balance.

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Common Clutter: Living Rooms, Sitting Rooms, Family Rooms, and Dens

Organized clothes closet

Time for a Change: Declutter and Streamline Your Clothes Closets

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The Clutter Fairy excavates clutter issues in clothes closets and offers tips for organizing your wardrobe to support your style—and lifestyle.

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Balancing Work, Life, and So Much More: Clutter in the Home Office

Impossibly clean, beautiful blue bathroom

Clean as a Whistle: Decluttering Solutions for the Bathroom

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The Clutter Fairy delves into the sources of restroom clutter and offers solutions for keeping your bathroom efficient, organized, and relaxing.

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Time for a Change: Declutter and Streamline Your Clothes Closets

Beautiful, clean kitchen

Recipe for Success: Organize Your Kitchen for Food, Family, and Fun

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The Clutter Fairy examines the problem of kitchen clutter and suggests strategies for streamlining the heart ofyour home.

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Clean as a Whistle: Decluttering Solutions for the Bathroom

Chalk and child’s drawing on wood surface

Hot Fun in the Summertime: Organize Your Hobby, Art, or Craft Space

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The Clutter Fairy shares strategies for organizing creative and play spaces to get the most fun and relaxation from your hobby, art, or craft.

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Recipe for Success: Organize Your Kitchen for Food, Family, and Fun

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The Work of Tidying: The KonMari Method in Philosophy and Practice 3

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The Clutter Fairy wraps up our examination of the work of Marie Kondo in conversation with audience members who’ve tried the KonMari Method.

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Hot Fun in the Summertime: Organize Your Hobby, Art, or Craft Space

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Life-changing Magic: The KonMari Method in Philosophy and Practice 2

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The Clutter Fairy continues to explore the Marie Kondo approach to organizing and talks with people who’ve used the KonMari Method about their experiences.

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The Work of Tidying: The KonMari Method in Philosophy and Practice 3

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Throwing Off Sparks: The KonMari Method in Philosophy and Practice 1

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The Clutter Fairy examines the Marie Kondo approach to organizing and talks with people who’ve used the KonMari Method about how it worked for them (or didn’t).

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Life-changing Magic: The KonMari Method in Philosophy and Practice 2

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Head Over Heart 3: Algorithms to Filter Our Stuff to Fit Our Space

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The Clutter Fairy revisits decluttering algorithms—simple, practical rules that can help us set aside some of the emotions and gain more clarity in our decision-making.

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Throwing Off Sparks: The Konmari Method in Philosophy and Practice

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A Space of One’s Own: Organizing for Peace of Mind

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The Clutter Fairy offers suggestions for clearing the worst trouble spots, opening constructive conversations with the people who share your space, and moving toward a more peaceful environment.

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Head Over Heart 3: Algorithms to Filter Our Stuff to Fit Our Space

Snail race

Race Against the Clock: Time Issues and Organizing

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The Clutter Fairy discusses procrastination, estimating time for big projects, budgeting time for maintenance, and other areas where organizing intersects our perception and management of time.

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A Space of One’s Own: Organizing for Peace of Mind

Mint alarm clock and houseplant

Routine Maintenance: Keep Your Organizing Machine Running Smoothly

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The Clutter Fairy explores the hows and whys of powerful maintenance habits to stem clutter before it starts.

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Race Against the Clock: Time Issues and Organizing

Couch that is too big for room

Tight Spots, Tiny Budgets: Outfitting Dorm Rooms and Apartments

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The Clutter Fairy offers low-cost, space-saving suggestions for organizing starter apartments, dorm rooms, and other compact spaces.

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Routine Maintenance: Keep Your Organizing Machine Running Smoothly

Does Bigfoot stalk the misty forest? We don’t know.

Decluttering with Bigfoot: Organizing Myths versus Reality

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The Clutter Fairy uncovers the realities hiding behind popular myths and misconceptions about decluttering your stuff.

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Join us on May 5 for:
Tight Spots, Tiny Budgets: Outfitting Dorm Rooms and Apartments

Alphabet pasta

The Power of Words: Understand and Reframe Your Clutter Language

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The Clutter Fairy examines words that we use to talk about our cluttered lives and shares insights into how to reframe language to clarify our relationship with stuff.

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Decluttering with Bigfoot: Organizing Myths versus Reality