Thursday, December 18, 2014

I'm All About the Folding, 'bout the folding, no wrinkles...



After two heartfelt posts surely you knew I would have to come up for air?

I blame this post on Dani.

Yes, that Dani - she of the classic tweedy style and stoves that I might crawl into and live in like a hobbit under a hillock...

So she told me about that damn tidying book.


I haven't really had time to "do" the book yet, what with work and Christmas and all, but I did my office (8 garbage bags later!) and then moved on to the current season's wardrobe, because well, I couldn't resist and frankly, I don't have a huge wardrobe anyway.

And I'm not going to lie.  I was intrigued about the folding.  And then Patricia (or was it Marie?) mentioned the videos of the konmari folding method online.

So I watched them. And re-watched them, since, if truth be told, I do not naturally lend myself to that kind of thing (for example, I still don't really know how to tie my shoes like everyone else.  I just tie them.  I guess I could learn, but I've managed this many years so why bother?).

And then friends, I became a folding machine.

I folded here
I folded there
I folded all
my underwear
I folded high
I folded low
and if i could
I'd fold the snow!


damn, the green sweater up front is slight askew!
I'm going to have to run up and take care of that...






Barry's tshirts!  He is using the konmari method now!
I see folding myself into bed every night, arms tucked in just so, legs folded up twice, until I am a neat little rectangle tucked into my neat little rectangle bed.

There's a picture book in that.  Or a psychiatrist.  You decide....

xoxo Wendy

oh and as per the post title:



Just imagining me in this, only folding....

37 comments:

  1. Laughing here but also in awe of your folding, well done! My sweaters look like that now and though I promised to review the book I just can't, I don't even know how to approach it. I've had to empty our basement and garden shed this week for the next stage of the renovation and while I donated so many things I don't think I used the method, it was far too hectic. I'll have to approach it in categories in the new year, anyway it's really a 'fresh start of the year' project anyway, don't you think?
    Honestly I think I have to read it again, I do find it soothing.
    I really like that poem Wendy and yes there is a picture book there!

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    1. I think categories are key, but for sure this is a January activity, to go hand in hand with the January cure!

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  2. Who ARE those people?!?

    I am soooo jealous of your drawers right now I can't speak...

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    1. You should have seen them before! I need more folding! I'll get in the car and be there around 2 am to start folding for you!

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  3. Very clever missy - and I got it immediately ...you are a folder for Olympics alright. Just learned loads about folding as got in a wardrobe consultant who told us most of our space badly designed because allows for one and a half jerseys/sweater and there I thought I was just untidy. Have to say when you fold you get clothes with a fresh lease on life

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    1. I love the folding. I will always have clutter, but I love knowing how to fold!

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  4. Yes, I have read most of the book...easy pickings for anything organizational. You appear to have the folding down pat. Forget about the "askew" and just go with it. I am forcing myself to wear everything in my wardrobe and that is tough. I want to wear my **GASP** Brora venice navy sweater all the time. That Dani is dangerous.

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    1. That would be v neck...even autocorrect can't wait for me to go to Italy.

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    2. Ha! The thing for me is joy. I actually dumped a bunch of of jewellry. For a personality like mine, thanking the item for its work for me is a good thing!

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  5. Ooh, Wendy, it was me, it was me! :0) Our drawers are now things of beauty.

    I found her categories to be very broad - there didn't seem to be one for household/kitchenware, which seems to come under 'miscellaneous'. I think the method is a product of her location, so I'm not sure how it translates - I believe that Japanese homes are usually very small, so that's what I was picturing when she talked about her clients. I also got the feeling that many of her clients were single ladies like her. So, I'm not sure I would use the method as written in the book, but I certainly found it charming and inspiring.

    I did go though our books, but apparently most of them still spark joy, therefore they remain.

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    1. I think I will have same issue with books! I think you are right, though I am liking it so far!

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  6. I need to get my paws on this book so I can fold everything in my carry on when I to Paris...
    I wonder if there will be any backlash to all the neat and tidy books on the market...I could try my hand at writing "the messy book!"

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  7. I'm fairly organized and pared down from all the moving but that folding is MAGNIFICENT. I have no ability to learn visually so it will take me a few tries I suspect.

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  8. What a scream this post was, 'I'd fold the snow' put me over the edge!

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    1. I know - very Seussian! You are so neat, this would be old hat to you!

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  9. Good in theory but i just cant didnt see the longevity of it when I did it.
    She is so brutal that I actually prefer my mayhem. But it is soothing on the eye admittedly.

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    1. She is brutal, but I do imagine her loving her entire world!

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  10. Call a psychiatrist if the order persists into February ;)

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  11. Greetings Wendy - I hate, hate, hate clutter, so I want, want, want this book. I have also asked for this for the holidays. I usually use a J.Crew catalog turned sideways, but this looks like more professional equipment. Cheers! Jennifer http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009V0YSJY/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AHR15QRSQMKXE

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    1. Well I fold freestyle, no helper, thanks to Konmari let me know how you make out!

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    2. Greetings Wendy - I actually received this for the holidays thanks to my sister's sign up for Amazon Prime (free 2-day shipping). I shook out some sweaters and refolded them, and they look amazing! The book is on my Amazon wishlist . . . to order and read after I finish folding everything :-) Cheers - Jennifer

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  12. I just ordered this book!! I had no idea what I was letting myself in for, but knew I needed help. Heading up to watch the video!

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  13. Psychiatrist...but I may feel better after. BTW..check out "Desire Map" by Danielle LaPorte.

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    1. I have ordered this and will do it and the other in January! I loved the style statement!

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  14. When you mentioned the book weeks ago, I requested it from my library, and coincidentally it arrived today. I am looking forward to reading it, although I am already a a master folder - not a good cook, but a great fluffer and arranger : ) I am intrigued.

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    1. We could just set up house together - I'll cook and you arrange!

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  15. O my gawd Wendy hilarious. Pictured you singing I'm all about the folding the whole time I watched the video.

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    1. I know! I was singing it while I was folding laundry yesterday!

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  16. Okay, but what about the sweaters? Do they stay standing up in the drawers? I think mine will flip over!

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    1. SO glad you asked! ;-) You find the "sweet spot" - you may need to fold over an extra time - but they do stand!

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    2. Wow! I thought that they would either fall or get to the point that you might as well just roll them. Some of my very soft tshirts (like Everlane ) are hard to fold. I just need more practice!

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