When I hear a recommendation three times, I'm pretty likely to jump on board! After reading this New York Times article last fall, seeing it on one of my favorite blogs, and having a client sing its praises last week, I finally ordered this book! Marie Kondo's best-selling book about de-cluttering truly shows an organized home is worth far more than you think. Her approach is unconventional (laughable in some ways) but gets down to the core of what simplicity s about.

Her #1 tip is one I live by too - rid your home of everything that does not "spark joy." While I have a looser view than the author (I mean, I'm not going to advise you to throw away your toilet plunger because it doesn't make you feel joyful!), she has a great point. So many times, my clients ask if they can keep some piece of memorabilia. My first question is always, "Do you use it or love it?" Answering that one simple question can take a lot of the mystery out of what to keep and what to toss!

I'm not one to recommend every organizing book on the market - there are simply too many! But this is one that I'd advise adding to your (hopefully organized) bookshelf.