I missed this title but just requested it from my library. There's a wait on it, so it must have some popularity. Sorry this doesn't help you, but I'm looking forward to checking it out - so thanks!

I've seen her videos, wonder if you could get the same info from her youtube videos?

Good idea, but I already ordered the book.

Lucille, I hope you'll give us your impressions of the book. From the blurb, it seems this books is about the little rituals of daily living we all develop, and finding joy in them - ??

I found her first ideas of "what objects bring you joy" interesting, but not all that different than how I've always lived. But apparently she helped many people who were drowning in "stuff" to pare down, so I applaud her for that.

I think it is supposed to be a mix of decorating advice and as you say, daily rituals and how to live. I will see tomorrow when Amazon delivers it.

I received the book today. It did not take long to read. There are a lot of beautiful photos. I agreed with some of her concepts, especially about arranging time, and seeing what sparks joy (I think I have stuff that doesn't, it may be time to part with a few more things). But I am just not into talking to my bath tub and other stuff in my home. ( I am not criticizing anyone who does).

If you live in a high-rise of stacked apts./condos, lucille, and choose to converse with your bathtub ... good idea to avoid doing it too loudly, if it'd shock you out of your sandals to get an answer from the person bathing in hers/his, next floor down.

ole joyful

FWIW, I understand that Kondo's methods are based in Shintoism, which ascribes divinity to both people and objects.

Thanks for the mention. I didn't know she had something new out. I will reserve at the library.

I liked a lot of what she advised in the original book, though I think as with everything, it's best in moderation and "take it with a grain of salt". I did benefit from some of the pointers for sure.