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Decluttering – A Journey to Sparking Joy

September 6, 2015 Tutorials, Uncategorized

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I am excited to announce that I am starting a series alongside a very talented group of bloggers…

A Journey to Sparking Joy:
Anderson & Grant
Making it in the Mountains
DIY Passion
Dwelling in Happiness
Zevy Joy
Cupcakes & Crinoline
Lost in the Found
The Happy Housie
Together we are sharing our decluttering journey while reading the best seller, ” The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing”.

Decluttering-ajourneytosparkingjoy

During this series, we will share weekly with you how we interpret her challenges to declutter the home and the results that we are seeing.  So far I am really enjoying the read and the idea behind decluttering.  While I would call myself an organized and clutter-free person, I can absolutely see room for growth and am exctied to make some changes to the way I organize.  You all know how I value our home and what it means it to our family, so this seemed a very apporopriate challenge! Kon Marie claims that through this process it is a “journey to sparking joy”, that the things you decide to keep in your home should be things that do just that.  She focuses on categories for this process of decluttering versus tackling a room at a time.

Decluttering-ajourneytosparkingjoy

Therefore we will be breaking these categories into groups such as clothing, accesories, books, papers, miscellaneous and momentos.  Make sure to check back each Sunday to hear about our progress, tips along the way and how I see decluttering as a benefit (or not) to our family.  I hope you will join us along the way and please make sure to check out these other wonderful bloggers who are participating with me.


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  1. Kristi says

    September 6, 2015 at 6:08 am

    SO excited to be walking this journey with you Annie!

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    • Annie says

      September 9, 2015 at 8:38 am

      You too Kristi!

      Reply
  2. Krista @ the happy housie says

    September 6, 2015 at 9:04 am

    I know what you mean about being an organized person but there is always room for improvement, right? Always some unnecessary stuff we are hanging on to that is holding us back. I’m looking forward to taking this journey with you Annie!

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    • Annie says

      September 9, 2015 at 8:37 am

      Same to you Krista! Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Karen says

    September 6, 2015 at 10:08 am

    Hooray for decluttering! However, I recently finished that book and cannot imagine why it is a best seller. 3/4 of it bordered on insanity.

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    • Karen says

      September 7, 2015 at 5:06 pm

      My comment is still awaiting moderation? Because I wasn’t crazy about the book and said so? Classy. Unsubscribing.

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      • Annie says

        September 9, 2015 at 8:31 am

        Hi Karen, I am sorry you feel that way. It wasn’t intentional. We have been in and out of our house as we finish up our kitchen and I have fallen behind on comments. I do my best to respond as soon as possible and also moderate the same. I like to respond when they are approved and just hadn’t had a chance yet. Appreciate your opinion and will look forward to sharing what I think about the book as I continue to read it also. I value you stopping by and hope you will visit again. Thank you.

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    • Annie says

      September 9, 2015 at 8:38 am

      Thanks for sharing Karen and I am looking forward to continue reading it. I am sure there are things that I will agree and not agree with when it comes to her ideas. I will keep you updated!

      Reply
  4. Jamie | anderson + grant says

    September 6, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    I could not have been more excited when you emailed me and said you’d like to join in on this. You home always looks like one that I want to move in to, so I can’ wait to see how you keep it that way 🙂

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    • Annie says

      September 9, 2015 at 8:36 am

      Jamie you are so sweet to me – thank you! I really appreciate you reaching out! Can’t wait to see what you do too!

      Reply
  5. Jessica says

    September 7, 2015 at 7:50 am

    Hi Annie! I just bought this book a few days ago and I was thinking of doing this exact thing on IG. I’m excited to see how you’re liking it!!!

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    • Annie says

      September 9, 2015 at 8:35 am

      Thank you Jessica and can’t wait to hear what you are thinking!

      Reply
  6. Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    September 7, 2015 at 8:22 am

    I’m so glad to be a part of this journey with you and I can’t wait to read about the changes your implementing and experiencing…your home is already amazing!

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    • Annie says

      September 9, 2015 at 8:34 am

      The same to you Mary Beth and thanks so much!

      Reply
  7. Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says

    September 7, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    So excited to start this journey with you, and see how much joy we have at the end! 🙂

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    • Annie says

      September 9, 2015 at 8:34 am

      Me too Amanda! Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Iris Nacole says

    September 8, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    I’m hands down an “organized-unorganized” person. Meaning it’s unorganized to most people, but makes sense to me, which might be a symptom of my self diagnosed ADD. Even so, I know I need to improve this aspect of my personality, so I can’t wait to follow along with y’all!

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    • Annie says

      September 9, 2015 at 8:33 am

      Thank you Iris!

      Reply
  9. Manda says

    September 11, 2015 at 7:10 am

    Annie, what a great journey this is going to be! Your home is gorgeous!! 🙂

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    • Annie says

      September 12, 2015 at 10:35 pm

      Manda thank you so much and yes I agree about this fun decluttering journey – I am already enjoying it so!

      Reply

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