Clear away
MEGA|July 2021
Issa Guico Reyes of Neat Obsessions answers the quarantine homemaker’s cry on how to carve out a space that is functional as it is beautiful.
MIA CASTRO
Clear away

When the Netflix show Tidying Up With Marie Kondo first aired in 2019, cleaning which was once deemed as a laborious task, turned into an act that “sparks joy”. Suddenly, most of us looked forward to folding our laundry and agreed that a high-quality label maker is worth the investment. Marie Kondo, the petite Japanese but powerhouse of a woman was responsible for it all. She created the KonMari method to reconfigure the notion of tidying and decluttering as mere throwing away, and rather let it be known as a way to move on. Since then, the trend of home organizing grew even bigger and during a pandemic, it isn’t just another coping mechanism we’ve gained but also an essential survival method.

CALL FOR HELP

This story is from the July 2021 edition of MEGA.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the July 2021 edition of MEGA.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM MEGAView All
MAKE SPACE
MEGA

MAKE SPACE

Malls are ubiquitous in the Philippines, even as more people shop online. For better or for worse, malling is part of our culture. MEGA talks to the key people who ensure it stays that way

time-read
3 mins  |
November 2024
suitable faith
MEGA

suitable faith

The power of science and faith in custom tailor brand AMEN

time-read
2 mins  |
November 2024
brownie POINTS
MEGA

brownie POINTS

The yummiest concoctions some of them, quite literally) you need to add to cart now

time-read
2 mins  |
November 2024
olfactory OVERLOAD
MEGA

olfactory OVERLOAD

Indulge in the extraordinary with these fantasy fragrances

time-read
1 min  |
November 2024
ALL FIRED UP
MEGA

ALL FIRED UP

Kasa Palma’s Chef Aaron Isip brings jungle cooking to the city

time-read
5 mins  |
November 2024
HEART OF THE GLOW
MEGA

HEART OF THE GLOW

Pina Beauty’s humble identity as a Philippine-grown skincare brand made specifically for the everyday Filipino

time-read
3 mins  |
November 2024
DOMINIQUE COJUANGCO-HEARN
MEGA

DOMINIQUE COJUANGCO-HEARN

The Collective's Dominique Cojuangco-Hearn talks candidly about what it means to run a game-changing beauty platform, the importance of leading with purpose, and how motherhood changes your perspective

time-read
5 mins  |
November 2024
What's Next is NEXA
MEGA

What's Next is NEXA

The future of beauty is here —at Belo NEXA, the lines between science, luxury, and culture are blurred, offering a one-of-a-kind experience where cutting-edge technology meets the bespoke care Filipinos are known for

time-read
2 mins  |
November 2024
ITALIANS DO IT BETTER
MEGA

ITALIANS DO IT BETTER

From capacious totes and sensible (ish) shoes, Milan Fashion Week highlights the story of the modern woman

time-read
4 mins  |
November 2024
THE PARADOX OF GEN Z SHOPPING
MEGA

THE PARADOX OF GEN Z SHOPPING

Unravel the contradictions of Gen Z shopping—a phenomenon where sustainability battles fast fashion in a dramatic showdown

time-read
4 mins  |
November 2024