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Life gets messy, and clutter stacks up,” she says. “Even when I’m not consciously aware of its effect, clutter drains me.

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I take a lot of pride in my home—and try to make sure it looks clean and organized—but I’m not above shoving a bunch of stuff into a linen closet and calling it a day. Perhaps the biggest offender is ...

The first days of the new year will arrive quietly. The calendar flips, but our spaces are still holding onto December. Extra layers, half-put-in away gifts, the subtle weight of things that don’t ...

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