Let's get down to business. Everyone has their own process when it comes to decluttering, whether it's working section by section, doing a mass purge, or somewhere in between. I fall into the latter two categories; I like to see what I have all at once when it's in the same physical space, so I tackled each area of my apartment separately, but each section within that area simultaneously before reorganising.
Starting with my makeup drawers and a cardboard box (which later multiplied) for all my "no's," I quickly split my collection in half using a specific set of criteria. Taking a note from Marie Kondo, I asked myself if each piece "sparked joy" — or, in other words, if it was something I'd be genuinely excited to use. Then I considered the more granular details: Was this product expired? Did it have any weird smells or texture? When was the last time I even picked it up (if ever)? Finally, I determined if it would better serve someone else — a friend, relative, or person in need. I used the same approach in my bathroom and when sifting through each tote bag.
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Carrie Carrollo