by cthorn | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Last fall, around the time many of us were making sure our living spaces would feel like winter hibernating sanctuaries, I shared a bit of a confession. “I got busy, both as a KonMari Consultant helping others spark joy, and as a Chiropractor, Reflexologist, Reiki...
by cthorn | Jan 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Your home really needs to be a haven, not a headache. Since we’re making our way through a new year, there’s a temptation and a trend to tie decluttering to some kind of resolution about renewal. Forget that. Now is always the right time to declutter—winter, spring,...
by cthorn | Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
“If there was ever a year to give experiences for Christmas rather than physical possessions, this is the year.” I agree 100 percent but can’t claim the advice as my own, and, no, it didn’t come from Marie Kondo, though it surely aligns with the spirit and goals of...
by cthorn | Oct 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Near the beginning of her first Netflix series, Marie Kondo declares, “I love mess” in that cute voice I’ve come to appreciate! Well, OK. That needs a bit of translation. What she’s really saying in “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo” is that she loves the...
by Doug Clement | Sep 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Certified Gold KonMari Consultant Christine Thorn will be presenting her informative and entertaining program about Marie Kondo and the KonMari Method of tidying and decluttering for two public libraries in Massachusetts this fall. Both events will be presented via...
by cthorn | Aug 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you’ve read my previous blog posts, watched Marie Kondo on Netflix, or explored the lifestyle-changing magic of KonMari to some degree, you know that comprehensively and permanently getting rid of clutter helps “spark joy” and positions you to live a more ideal and...
by cthorn | Jul 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Google the term “pandemic silver lining” and results pop up from all walks of life—except the potentially most important silver lining for the greatest number of people. This silver lining opportunity, created by how most of us adjusted our lifestyles during the...
by cthorn | Jun 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Summertime and serenity—close your eyes and you can almost hear the waves and feel the sun on your skin at the beach, or maybe you prefer the pleasant coolness of a backyard breeze as you relax on the deck or patio with a cold glass of iced tea. Not so fast. Truly...
by Doug Clement | May 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Hamden Public Library is hosting Certified Gold KonMari Consultant Christine Thorn for an online presentation June 16 about lifestyle enhancement achieved through the KonMari Method of tidying and decluttering pioneered by Marie Kondo. The hour-long presentation...
by cthorn | May 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Spring cleaning is a practice that has endured for a reason. It’s impossible to make a fresh start in an environment burdened with clutter. The problem with traditional spring cleaning is that it only scratches the surface, rather than undertaking a comprehensive...
