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How Queen of clean Marie Kondo embraced chaos and clutter after having her third child

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Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo built an empire out of encouraging others to “file fold” their clothes, bin their old books and pack the perfect suitcase for a holiday. (PHOTO: Gallo Images / Getty Images)
Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo built an empire out of encouraging others to “file fold” their clothes, bin their old books and pack the perfect suitcase for a holiday. (PHOTO: Gallo Images / Getty Images)

She made a name for herself as the queen of clean, teaching people how to get their homes in order and create a more serene living environment that “sparks joy”.

Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo built an empire out of encouraging others to “file fold” their clothes, bin their old books and pack the perfect suitcase for a holiday.

And she herself was the picture of organisation, tidiness and simplicity – she was a haven of calm in a chaotic world and millions aspired to be like her. But what a difference a few years can make.

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