Spark Joy: An Illustrated Guide to the Japanese Art of Tidying

I have discovered three common elements involved in attraction: the actual beauty of the object itself (innate attraction), the amount of love that has been poured into it (acquired attraction), and the amount of history or significance it has accrued (experiential value).

After completely sorting his things and getting rid of twenty bags of stuff, we tackled the bathroom and communal spaces. Then we finished off with a lesson on storage.

toilet-related storage is where appearance matters most.

The first step is to get rid of any assumptions you may have and follow the basic rules of tidying. Once you have done that, then you will enjoy tidying far more if you adjust the finer points to suit your own sense of joy. This will also allow you to finish your tidying festival in a shorter time.

If you think that tidying up just means getting rid of clutter, you’re wrong. Always keep in mind that the true purpose is to find and keep the things you truly love, to display these proudly in your home, and to live a joyful life.

Have you ever visited the bathroom in a restaurant or public place and been delighted to find the design concept fits the venue perfectly? In a Hawaiian café, for example, the door might be decorated with hibiscus and plumeria flowers, the walls with paintings of palm trees or hula dancers, and the washbasin with a tortoise ornament; and the air mi

‘Will the future me need this to spark joy?’

recommend keeping your entranceway as clear as possible.

I’m having fun, so I know that it’s bound to work out in the end.