The Irish Times

How to declutter: Tidy in bite-size chunks, starting with cups

‘You don’t need to keep everything for memories. The memories are within us’

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 06:00

Netflix: 10 of the best new shows to watch in August

Including Cooking with Paris, Pray Away, Untold, The Chair, Clickbait and Sparking Joy

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 06:00

Stuff happens: Why you have so much household clutter – and how to get rid of it

Professional declutterer Emma Gleeson examines why we hold on to so many things

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00

'It takes me right back to my childhood': the kitchen kit foodies treasure forever

Kitchen gadgets can build up quickly but some items are too precious, or useful, to give away

Sat Jul 11 2020 - 06:00

Tony Slattery: The abuse still weighs on me, after all this time

After a flood of support last year, the actor has made a film about mental health and childhood abuse

Wed May 13 2020 - 06:00

Find a new way: 13 doable things to try in 2020

Increase your water, veg and book intake and clear out your wardrobe and inbox

Tue Dec 31 2019 - 06:00

All I want for Christmas is an anti-consumerist backlash

Seasonal indulgence may be forgiven, but the ‘too much stuff’ message is cutting through

Tue Dec 24 2019 - 06:00

Tidying guru Marie Kondo launches homewares to clutter your house with

Decluttering queen looks to clean up with €250 utensil holder, €87 ladle and €11 stick

Tue Nov 19 2019 - 10:10

John Lewis says Fleabag jumpsuits and Peaky Blinders flat caps in demand

Clothes viewed from the sofa and metal straws among big sellers

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 12:59

Under wraps: Swaddle up with these brilliant blankets

Home Front: Supersoft throws will see you through the transition from autumn to winter

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 06:00

Emmy nominations 2019: Fiona Shaw and Chris O’Dowd among nominees

Irish actors up for three awards, as Game of Thrones breaks records with 32 nominations

Wed Jul 17 2019 - 10:02

Irish gold: Three asparagus recipes to totally spark joy

Try this seasonal treat in a home made jambon, in a salad and in a soup

Sat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00

Cleaning up: Mrs Hinch is sweeping her way to the top

Sophie Hinchcliff’s book on cleaning tips is the United Kingdom’s number one read

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 06:00

Dolly Alderton on living alone and why ‘how was your day?’ is an awful question

Back to Yours: Róisín Ingle chats to the journalist, author and podcaster

Tue Apr 09 2019 - 06:01

Need to declutter? This woman will make your wardrobe new

Having worked in fashion and interiors Sarah Griffin knows the value of order

Sat Apr 06 2019 - 00:00

Hanging up: How I consciously uncoupled from my smartphone

My phone began to take over my entire being – it was time to detox and get my real life back

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 06:05

Will you be taking the #40days40items challenge this Lent?

Campaigners want you to declutter by Easter, then give the resulting haul to charity

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 15:45

Charity begins with a Kondo style clearout

Dublin charity shops report increase in donations since Netflix series began this year

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 06:00

My name is Kevin, and I have a phone problem

I became aware of how profoundly uncomfortable I am with stillness

Sun Feb 24 2019 - 19:20

I have just been gifted nine extra free-time hours and it is a whole new world

The toddler has started pre-school and I plan to use my free time for a solitary walk on the beach

Tue Feb 19 2019 - 06:15

Perfectionism robs people of pleasure in their own success

The first imperfect person you need to learn to tolerate is yourself

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 06:01

Lexus ES: Eco-friendly aura with proper boardroom luxury

Executive saloon provides long-distance comfort and puts it up to its Germans rivals

Wed Feb 06 2019 - 07:15

Meet the ‘cleanfluencers’: Marie Kondo isn’t the only Insta-friendly tidier

Instagram is awash with cleaning gurus. Blame Donald Trump and Brexit

Tue Feb 05 2019 - 09:41

I am very, very ready to post an eviction notice to my baby

Tanya Sweeney: As my due date approaches I am moving like a post-marathon Jabba the Hut

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 08:25

Everyday adventures with Rachel Allen: ‘I treasure long drives on my own’

In the first of a new series in association with Jaguar Land Rover, Ballymaloe’s Rachel Allen and journalist Liz Dwyer take a road trip around east Cork to visit some of the celebrity chef’s favourite local spots

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 06:00

No landlord flight from short-term sector ahead of new Airbnb rules

Even when the regulations are changed, it is unclear whether they will have much effect

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 05:27

Home Front: Making a clean sweep

Black bin bags at the ready. This weekend is the time to tackle all household festive leftovers

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 00:00

‘Lay off our books, Marie Kondo’

The bookshelves in our cottage are full, but some day there’ll be space for more

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 00:00

Marie Kondo: How to declutter your life like a professional

Binge on Netflix with the Japanese tidying tsar

Sat Jan 05 2019 - 05:00

Spice up your soups in 2019 with star anise

Lilly Higgins: I’ve vowed to make loads of soups this year – it’s the perfect way to get nutrients into kids

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 06:00

Decluttering tips from Marie Kondo for a more organised New Year

As the decluttering queen starts a new series, Irish designers share tips for a tidy 2019

Sat Dec 29 2018 - 00:00

If you don't stop for self-care life just whizzes past

London gurus in well-being Nadia and Katia Narain count Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and Reese Witherspoon among their followers

Fri Nov 30 2018 - 06:00

Time to come clean on the perfect home

The benefits of a tidy home are obvious but sometimes cleaning gets out of hand

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 00:00

Are the Clutter Police calling? This make-up tidy will sort you out

Sudden Wild Enthusiasms: Trish McEvoy Make-up Planner

Sat May 19 2018 - 06:45