Spark Joy
If you've ever stared at an overflowing wardrobe and felt a creeping, inexplicable guilt, Marie Kondo may well have written this book specifically for you. Spark Joy is a richly illustrated, room-by-room companion to organising your home, covering everything from bedrooms and kitchens through to bathrooms and living spaces. It gets wonderfully granular, working through clothes, paperwork, books, photographs, cosmetics, bags, shoes, wallets, and valuables. Charming line drawings guide you through sorting drawers, cupboards, and wardrobes with real clarity, and Kondo's distinctive folding technique, applied to everything from shirts and trousers to socks and bras, is shown step by step. At the heart of it all sits the KonMari method, a deceptively simple shift in thinking. Rather than asking what to throw away, you ask what deserves to stay. The test is whether an object 'sparks joy'. It sounds almost whimsical, but in practice it proves to be a remarkably decisive filter. Surrounding yourself with things you genuinely love, the argument goes, has a quiet but far-reaching effect on how you feel day to day. Kondo's debut, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, introduced this philosophy to readers worldwide and found a devoted following. Spark Joy picks up where that book left off, moving beyond principles into practical detail. Think of it as the hands-on companion volume, a proper working guide rather than a manifesto. Published by Penguin, it's a focused, useful read for anyone ready to stop managing clutter and start living without it.
- Author: Penguin
- Publisher: Vermilion
- Genre: Lifestyle & Wellness
- ISBN: 978-1785041020
- Pages: 200 pages