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Author Jay, Francine, author.

Title The joy of less : a minimalist guide to declutter, organize, and simplify / Francine Jay, founder of Miss Minimalist.

Publication Info. San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2016.

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Location Call No. Status
 Bloomfield, Prosser Library - Adult Department  648.8 JAY    Storage
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  648.8 JAY    In Transit +1 HOLD
 Canton Public Library - Adult Department  648.8 JAY    DUE 05-08-24
 Cheshire Public Library - Adult Department Lower Level  HOME 648.8 JAY    Check Shelf
 Enfield, Main Library - Adult Department  648 JAY    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  648.8 JAY    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Whiton Branch - Non Fiction  648.8 JAY    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  648.8 JAY    DUE 05-11-24
 Portland Public Library - Adult Department  648 JAY    Check Shelf
 Rocky Hill, Cora J. Belden Library - Adult Department  648 JAY    DUE 04-25-24

Description 286 pages ; 22 cm
Note Revision of: The joy of less.-- Medford, NJ : Anja Press, ©2010.
Summary "The Joy of Less is a fun, easy-to-follow guide to minimalist living from bestselling decluttering expert Francine Jay,"--page [4] of cover.
Jay introduces a five-step family program that will help you downsize, declutter, and maintain a streamlined life. Her minimalist lifestyle techniques will help you maximize space, free up time and energy, and keep things organized. Start living your life!
Contents Introduction -- Philosophy. See your stuff for what it is ; You are not what you own ; Less stuff = less stress ; Less stuff = more freedom ; Detach from your stuff ; Be a good gatekeeper ; Embrace space ; Enjoy without owning ; The joy of enough ; Live simply -- Streamline. Start over ; Trash, treasure, or transfer ; Reason for each item ; Everything in its place ; All surfaces clear ; Modules ; Limits ; If one comes in, one goes out ; Narrow down ; Everyday maintenance -- Room by room. Living or family room ; Bedroom ; Wardrobe ; Home office ; Kitchen and dining room ; Bathroom ; Storage spaces ; Gifts, heirlooms, and sentimental items -- Lifestyle. The clutter-free family ; The greater good -- Conclusion.
Subject Storage in the home.
Orderliness.
Housekeeping.
House cleaning.
Personal belongings.
House cleaning. (OCoLC)fst00961913
Housekeeping. (OCoLC)fst00962201
Orderliness. (OCoLC)fst01047394
Personal belongings. (OCoLC)fst01058568
Storage in the home. (OCoLC)fst01133990
ISBN 9781452155180 (hardcover ; alk. paper)
1452155186 (hardcover ; alk. paper)
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