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MARIE KONDO GETS UP CLOSE & PERSONAL WITH HER HOME

- REBECCA KNIGHT

Expert organiser Marie Kondo lives in California with her husband Takumi Kawahara and their three children

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE TIME OF THE DAY AT HOME?

After I drop off the kids at school, I focus my energy to get all my housework done. This is my favourite time to tidy because it kick-starts my workday and gets me going. I wash the dishes from breakfast and tidy up the kitchen. Then I change the water in all the vases. I love looking at flowers – they spark so much joy!

WHERE’S YOUR HAPPY PLACE?

The breakfast nook by the kitchen. I get lots of natural light through the window and it has a great view of our yard. My family often gravitate here, so it’s a great spot in the house to be in.

WHAT’S ON YOUR BEDSIDE TABLE?