The essence of effective storage is this: designate a spot for every last thing you own.
MARIE KONDO
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Marie KondoMarie Kondo Warranties are only used once a year if at all. What point is there in carefully sorting and separating them when the odds that they will be needed are so low?
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Keep only those things that speak to your heart. Then take the plunge and discard all the rest. By doing this, you can reset your life and embark on a new lifestyle.
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Marie KondoMarie Kondo Putting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo We may think that we have stored things to suit our behavior, but usually we have unconsciously adjusted our actions to match where things are stored.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo The purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is received.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Don’t you think it is unnatural for us to possess things that don’t bring us joy or things that we don’t really need?
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Now imagine yourself living in a space that contains only things that spark joy. Isn’t this the lifestyle you dream of?
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I steal props from SNL a great deal. Almost every sketch Im in, I try to grab something from it, so I have a storage space full of props.
Bobby MoynihanBobby Moynihan Such fluctuations were the natural element of the speculator, and he came early, buying in quantities and holding in storage tanks for higher prices.
Ida TarbellIda Tarbell Digital for storage and quickness.
Adrian BelewAdrian Belew I have yet to see a house that lacked sufficient storage. The real problem is that we have far more than we need or want.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Storage, after all, is the sacred act of choosing a home for my belongings.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.
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