{"product_id":"spark-joy-an-illustrated-master-class-on-the-art-of-organizing-and-tidying-up","title":"Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarie Kondo is a tidying expert, star of the Netflix series \n\u003ci\u003eTidying Up with Marie Kondo\u003c\/i\u003e, #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, and founder of KonMari Media, Inc. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnchanted with organizing since her childhood, Marie began her tidying consultant business as a 19-year-old university student in Tokyo. Today, Marie is a renowned tidying expert helping people around the world to transform their cluttered homes into spaces of serenity and inspiration. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarie has been featured on more than fifty major Japanese television and radio programs as well as in \n\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eTimes \u003c\/i\u003eof London, \n\u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eEllen\u003c\/i\u003e, the \n\u003ci\u003eRachael Ray \u003c\/i\u003eshow, and many more. She has also been listed as one of \n\u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e magazine's 100 most influential people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPreface xi \n\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: The KonMari Method 1 \n\u003cbr\u003e The six basic rules of tidying 3 \n\u003cbr\u003e Part I KonMari master tips \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 1 \n\u003cbr\u003e Honing your sensitivity to joy 13 \n\u003cbr\u003e Tidying is the act of confronting yourself; cleaning is the act of confronting nature 13 \n\u003cbr\u003e If you don't know what brings you joy, start with things close to your heart 16 \n\u003cbr\u003e \"It might come in handy\" is taboo 19 \n\u003cbr\u003e For essential things that don't bring joy, look at what \n\u003cbr\u003e they do for you 21 \n\u003cbr\u003e Save your cosplay for indoors 24 \n\u003cbr\u003e Don't confuse temporary clutter with rebound 26 \n\u003cbr\u003e When you feel like quitting 29 \n\u003cbr\u003e The clutter-photo shock treatment 31 \n\u003cbr\u003e No matter how cluttered it looks, don't pause, don't stop, don't quit 33 \n\u003cbr\u003e If you're terrible at tidying, you'll experience the most dramatic change 36 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 2 \n\u003cbr\u003e How to fill your home with joy 39 \n\u003cbr\u003e Imagine your perfect lifestyle from a single photograph 39 \n\u003cbr\u003e Keep items in the gray zone with confidence 41 \n\u003cbr\u003e A joy-filled home is like your own personal \n\u003cbr\u003e art museum 45 \n\u003cbr\u003e Add color to your life 47 \n\u003cbr\u003e How to make the most of \"useless\" things that \n\u003cbr\u003e still spark joy 49 \n\u003cbr\u003e Make your own personal power spot 54 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 3 \n\u003cbr\u003e Everything you need to know \n\u003cbr\u003e about storing joyfully 57 \n\u003cbr\u003e During the tidying process, storage is temporary 57 \n\u003cbr\u003e Store by material 60 \n\u003cbr\u003e Pack drawers like a Japanese bento box 62 \n\u003cbr\u003e The four principles of storage 65 \n\u003cbr\u003e Fold clothes like origami 67 \n\u003cbr\u003e Everything you need to know about the \n\u003cbr\u003e KonMari folding method 69 \n\u003cbr\u003e Plan storage with the idea of getting rid of furniture \n\u003cbr\u003e used for storing 73 \n\u003cbr\u003e Ideal storage weaves a rainbow in your home 75 \n\u003cbr\u003e Part II The tidying encyclopedia \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 4 \n\u003cbr\u003e Tidying clothes 81 \n\u003cbr\u003e Tops 82 \n\u003cbr\u003e Bottoms 92 \n\u003cbr\u003e Dresses and skirts 94 \n\u003cbr\u003e Clothes that hang 96 \n\u003cbr\u003e Socks and stockings 98 \n\u003cbr\u003e Underwear 100 \n\u003cbr\u003e A clothes closet that sparks joy 107 \n\u003cbr\u003e Bags 115 \n\u003cbr\u003e Clothing accessories 115 \n\u003cbr\u003e Shoes 120 \n\u003cbr\u003e Tips for packing a suitcase 122 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 5 \n\u003cbr\u003e Tidying books 125 \n\u003cbr\u003e Advice for those who think they can't part \n\u003cbr\u003e with books 125 \n\u003cbr\u003e Series 127 \n\u003cbr\u003e Magazines and coffee-table books 128 \n\u003cbr\u003e Storing books attractively 129 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 6 \n\u003cbr\u003e Tidying papers 131 \n\u003cbr\u003e The basic rule for papers: Discard everything 131 \n\u003cbr\u003e Make a pending box 132 \n\u003cbr\u003e Course materials 133 \n\u003cbr\u003e Credit card statements 134 \n\u003cbr\u003e Warranties 134 \n\u003cbr\u003e Manuals 135 \n\u003cbr\u003e Greeting cards 136 \n\u003cbr\u003e Clippings 136 \n\u003cbr\u003e Assign a day to attend to pending items 137 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 7 \n\u003cbr\u003e Tidying \n\u003ci\u003ekomono\u003c\/i\u003e 139 \n\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e CDs and DVDs 141 \n\u003cbr\u003e Stationery supplies 142 \n\u003cbr\u003e Electrical \n\u003ci\u003ekomono\u003c\/i\u003e 145 \n\u003cbr\u003e Skincare products and cosmetics 147 \n\u003cbr\u003e Relaxation goods 153 \n\u003cbr\u003e Medicines 154 \n\u003cbr\u003e Valuables 154 \n\u003cbr\u003e Sewing kits 158 \n\u003cbr\u003e Tools 158 \n\u003cbr\u003e Hobby \n\u003ci\u003ekomono\u003c\/i\u003e 159 \n\u003cbr\u003e Collectibles 160 \n\u003cbr\u003e Things you kept \"just because\" 161 \n\u003cbr\u003e Linen and bedding 161 \n\u003cbr\u003e Towels 162 \n\u003cbr\u003e Stuffed toys 163 \n\u003cbr\u003e Recreational items 166 \n\u003cbr\u003e Seasonal items 166 \n\u003cbr\u003e Emergency supplies 167 \n\u003cbr\u003e Rain gear 167 \n\u003cbr\u003e Kitchen \n\u003ci\u003ekomono\u003c\/i\u003e 168 \n\u003cbr\u003e Cleaning supplies 208 \n\u003cbr\u003e Laundry supplies 208 \n\u003cbr\u003e Bathroom \n\u003ci\u003ekomono\u003c\/i\u003e 209 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 8 \n\u003cbr\u003e Tidying sentimental items 221 \n\u003cbr\u003e Tidying sentimental items means putting \n\u003cbr\u003e the past in order 221 \n\u003cbr\u003e Putting school memories in order 223 \n\u003cbr\u003e Putting memories of past lovers in order 223 \n\u003cbr\u003e Sentimental recordings 224 \n\u003cbr\u003e Your children's creations 225 \n\u003cbr\u003e Life records 226 \n\u003cbr\u003e Letters 226 \n\u003cbr\u003e Tidying your photos as the final step in your campaign 227 \n\u003cbr\u003e Part III Life-changing magic \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 9 \n\u003cbr\u003e A home that sparks joy 237 \n\u003cbr\u003e An entranceway that sparks joy 237 \n\u003cbr\u003e A living room that sparks joy 239 \n\u003cbr\u003e A kitchen that sparks joy 240 \n\u003cbr\u003e An office that sparks joy 241 \n\u003cbr\u003e A bedroom that sparks joy 242 \n\u003cbr\u003e A bathroom that sparks joy 243 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 10 \n\u003cbr\u003e The changes that come \n\u003cbr\u003e when you're done 245 \n\u003cbr\u003e Tidy up and put your love life in order 249 \n\u003cbr\u003e Tidying brings relationships into focus 251 \n\u003cbr\u003e If your family's stuff bothers you, be like the sun 253 \n\u003cbr\u003e Don't force people to tidy if they don't want to 257 \n\u003cbr\u003e Teach your children how to fold 260 \n\u003cbr\u003e Even if you fail, don't worry--your house won't \n\u003cbr\u003e blow up 262 \n\u003cbr\u003e Things that spark joy soak up precious memories 266 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Epilogue 271 \n\u003cbr\u003e Afterword: Preparing for the next stage of your life 275 \n\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments 281 \n\u003cbr\u003e About the author 283 \n\u003cbr\u003e Index 285\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Seller\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\". . . the organization expert who dazzled the world with her \n\u003ci\u003eLife-Changing Magic of Tidying Up\u003c\/i\u003e is back with more spirit-rousing advice.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Just in time to make good on your New Year's vow to get organized.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\". . .perhaps the world's only decluttering celebrity.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"If the first book was merely an introduction to Kondo's radical philosophy, known as the KonMari method, the new one goes deep into the details . . . the result is inescapable: a home, and a vision of life, that truly sparks joy.\" \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Architectural Digest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Kondo's way of anthropomorphizing belongings and paying them the respect of taking them out of the closet for a proper dismissal makes a big difference. . . . consider me a Konvert.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Chloe Malle, \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"If you wanted more from her first book, this is what you've been waiting for.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--MindBodyGreen\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"In her new organizational how-to book, Kondo's mission is to help us identify what brings joy while simultaneously cultivating more of it.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I'm an evangelist for Marie Kondo, the Japanese organizational guru whose unique tidying techniques have become a worldwide sensation. I've read both of her books and completed the full decluttering\/reorganizing program in six months. In the last year, it has been my favorite thing to bring up to my friends, co-workers, heck, even distant cousins. I am \n\u003ci\u003eobsessed\u003c\/i\u003e, because it really has transformed my living space and shattered many of my bad habits related to tidying.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePopSugar\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"From the perfect underwear drawer, to how to store socks, Marie Kondo is helping the world to properly (and lovingly) store their most beloved possessions, one fold at a time.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBustle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER - The star of the hit Netflix series \u003ci\u003eTidying Up with Marie Kondo\u003c\/i\u003e and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up\u003c\/i\u003e helps you visualize your ideal lifestyle.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJapanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo has revolutionized homes--and lives--across the world. Now, Kondo presents an illustrated guide to usingher acclaimed KonMari Method to create a joy-filled home that works the way you need it to. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eSpark Joy \u003c\/i\u003efeatures step-by-step folding illustrations for everything from shirts to socks, plus drawings of perfectly organized drawers and closets. Kondo also answers frequently asked questions, such as whether to keep \"necessary\" items that may not bring you joy. With guidance on specific categories including kitchen tools, cleaning supplies, hobby goods, digital photos, and even building your own personal \"power spot\" in your home, this comprehensive companion is sure to spark joy in anyone who wants to simplify their life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePeople Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/08\/2016 pg. 63 (EAN 9781607749721, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/31\/2015 pg. 62 (EAN 9781607749721, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePeople Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/18\/2016 pg. 50 (EAN 9781607749721, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2016 pg. 66 (EAN 9781607749721, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kondo, Marie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ten Speed Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2016-01-05\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e House \u0026amp; Home|Cleaning, Caretaking \u0026amp; Organizing|Self-Help|Motivational \u0026amp; Inspirational|Philosophy|Zen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Storage in the home|Housekeeping|Orderliness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.7 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781607749721\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781607749721\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ten Speed Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52139889754393,"sku":"SP-9781607749721","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781607749721_spiral.png?v=1773938896","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/spark-joy-an-illustrated-master-class-on-the-art-of-organizing-and-tidying-up","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}