The KonMari Method®

From Japan To Your Home

The KonMari Method is the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing. Created by Marie Kondo, it has transformed how the world views "stuff." It shifts the focus from the stress of discarding to the joy of choosing, allowing you to curate a home that reflects who you are today.

Professional KonMari Method display featuring Marie Kondo’s books on an organized white shelf. Representing the tidying festival packages offered in Tumwater and Lewis County, Washington

The Process

Keeping What You Love

Before you begin tidying up, take time to imagine the kind of life you want to lead. The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life. Instead of deciding what to get rid of, focus on items that spark joy, speak to your heart, and support your ideal lifestyle. 

This approach focuses on organizing by category instead of by room or location. It provides a clear view of how much you own and helps break the clutter cycle. We go through your home in this order:

1. Clothes
2. Books
3. Papers
4. Komono (miscellaneous items), such as hobby and kitchen items
5. Sentimental items

Photo display of Marie Kondo, creator of the KonMari Method; Noel of Farewell Clutter Co. provides these KonMari tidying services to homes in Olympia and Centralia, WA.

The Principles

6 Rules of Tidying

To achieve a home that supports your lifestyle, there are six foundational rules:

1. Commit yourself to tidying thoroughly
2. Imagine your ideal lifestyle
3. Finish discarding first
4. Tidy by category, not by location
5. Follow the right order
6. Ask yourself if it sparks joy

The Investment

A Guided Experience

While the method is simple in theory, sorting through your belongings can be an emotional and physical challenge. As a KonMari Consultant-in-Training, I am your partner in this process — offering the structure, stamina, and objective perspective needed to stay committed. I help you sharpen your sensitivity to joy and build confidence, one decision at a time.

Unlike services that focus on quick decluttering or a specific home aesthetic, this is an investment of your time and energy that teaches you a lifelong skill. Having supported families through difficult life transitions as a caregiver, I bring that same compassionate, gentle presence to your tidying.