“On an International Note: I have noticed that clutter zones vary from country to country. In Australia, as an example, people tend to have garages or storage areas under the house, so this is where they tend to put their clutter. In England, attics and basements are a favourite. In Ireland, they love to fill sheds and outhouses behind the house. And Americans just stash it EVERYWHERE! “ (Page 84)

This is a practical little book full of advice about and tips for reducing clutter, from a Feng Shui perspective. It’s a small book (so as not to create more clutter!) and an easy read – I finished it within a day.

The author, Karen Kingston, offers some good motivations for letting go of clutter using the principles of Feng Shui. According to this philosophy, clutter can create energy blocks in a living space. By clearing the space, the energy flows more naturally. According to the author, this can have a profound effect on your life – from both a practical perspective and a more esoteric one.

The greatest strengths of this book are the chapters on the reasons for clutter – why we collect things, why we keep them and why we can’t let go of clutter – and the step-by-step guidance for clearing clutter.

I also got a kick out of the British expressions throughout the book – the author is from the U.K. and the book was published there (I think it’s time for a clear-up!)

The book would have been stronger if there had been a better explanation of Feng Shui. To truly benefit from and understand the author’s advice, it’s probably necessary to read supplementary material.