There are two ways I could go in reviewing The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing (2015) by Marie Kondo. I could rave about what great ideas this book contains for organizing and tidying and how when reading it I felt motivated to clean my house and let go... Continue Reading →
I have what builders call a “plant shelf” in my master bedroom. When my husband and I first moved into our home thirteen years ago, I had no idea what to put on that shelf. I tried some leftover wedding flowers and random plants, but it didn’t look good at all. As I began collecting... Continue Reading →
I made an effort to pick up my house today. I do regular cleaning projects, like mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and laundry. But it seems like it’s never clean due to toys, toys, and more toys. Each time I find myself surrounded by a pile of these toys, I have one book run through my head:... Continue Reading →
The Bookshelf of Emily J. 