Shira is the author of Minimalista and has contributed to various publications including Real Simple , Sunset , Goop , and Parents . Organization became an important form of self-care for me and a way to reclaim some control in a world that often felt out of control. Cover the nails with a top coat – Pro White will be perfect for it, but Tip Top or Wet Look can also be used. Because of these two opposing truths, I’ve found a way of streamlining and simplifying my cleaning routine to make it feel easy-breezy. Shira is based in Berkeley and lives with her husband, two daughters, and Mini Australian Shepard, Patches.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. If you wish to make your design even shinier, additionally polish your nails with a dry cotton swab. I told her that kids get overwhelmed with too much stuff and it is actually better for them to have less toys and stuff to play with and clean up.

The information is solid, and I found it still current, despite my dated references throughout this post suggesting otherwise. After working with so many people, a series of questions started to emerge: How can I apply this process to other areas in my home on my own? This book has so much to offer in each chapter, including simple steps, some tough love, and humor to encourage you to finally part with some of the things you’ve been hanging onto.

I initially took this title out of the library, but quickly realized that I would need a copy of my own to reference through every step of the way! Now, in Minimalista, Shira shares her complete toolkit for the first time, built around five key steps: Clarify, Edit, Organize, Elevate, and Maintain.I hear her words in my head when I want to keep something “just in case…” but it really does feel so good to let your stuff go and live more simply. In the end, whatever the number, you’ll be left with only the hats you truly love, they’ll be displayed nicely, and you’ll always be able to find them. Part 1 (the first 90 or so pages) was good, outlining her step by step process for decluttering and organising your home.

Assess the condition of the skin and nails and check if there are any contraindications to the procedure.Elevate your personal style, trim your belongings, and transform your life, one room at a time, with this visionary lifestyle and home organisation book from organising expert, Shira Gill. She lectures about it being our responsibility to not give to Goodwill exclusively unless you know for sure that they will accept it (how would we know unless we worked or work there? It’s simple but not always easy, and if you try to tackle it all at once, it can feel like an impossible task.