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For over ten years, expert organizers Liz Ryan and Kari Kim have had the pleasure of working in historic Charleston, South Carolina and the surrounding Low Country. Offering a holistic approach to decluttering that focuses on the home, the spirit and the earth, Liz and Kari take us on their journey to Master the Art of Living Simply. With ease and humor, they share client stories (of course names have been changed!) along side their Simple Nest Process. Their down-to-earth method doesn't mean that everything should look perfect and remain tidy at all times, it's simply gaining control of our lives by reducing what we have to manage. So, using kid gloves, this duo gets to the core of the issues that have enabled chaos and disorganization to endure so that new habits and real change can prevail. Their practical guide provides the following tools to eliminate the excess preventing us from living our best life: Mental and physical clutter - why you have it and how to reduce it The art of letting go - The Four Simple Nest Questions Consign, donate and dispose Up-cycle and repurpose Room by room set-up guide How to avoid a costly renovation Eliminate your storage unit (and save money) Editing before a move/staging your home for sale Clearing the home of a loved one A Simple Nest is about self-discovery and finding peace and balance in our lives. When we clear the physical and mental clutter blocking our way, life comes into focus. We begin to walk a simpler path, wake up our sense of creativity and explore our inner passions. Isn't it time you found your simple nest?

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"""For anyone wanting to declutter, simplify and organize, this is THE book...Must read!"" ""This book is exactly what I needed at a time when there's so much stress tied to wanting more, keeping up, needing the newest and best (fill in the blank). Less is more and this book teaches you how to simplify, be grateful and appreciate what you already have. Loved it!"" ""We ordered your book and had it sent to my mother in law as she contemplates cleaning out her house of 40+ years...after even reading just a few chapters she started cleaning out her kitchen drawers. This is nothing short of a miracle, she has such a hard time letting go of things, but loves your approach. Just wanted to tell you how amazing you guys are! Thank you!!!"" ""A Simple Nest now has a spot as a reference book in my library. It is comprehensive, easy to read and provides some interesting, unexpected tips such as a ""penny in a cup."" Read ASN to find out what that's all about!"" ""Great book, full of tips to organize and improve so many different areas of a busy life. Practical, cost effective ideas that are easy to implement. Great chapter on Staging a Home for Sale."" ""Just what I needed! A holistic guide to getting your home and life in order. The process of simplifying your life is doable! This will be a go to reference for years to come."" ""Simply and beautifully written! After reading this book I know simplifying my nest is attainable and I am ready to get started!!"""

For anyone wanting to declutter, simplify and organize, this is THE book...Must read! This book is exactly what I needed at a time when there's so much stress tied to wanting more, keeping up, needing the newest and best (fill in the blank). Less is more and this book teaches you how to simplify, be grateful and appreciate what you already have. Loved it! We ordered your book and had it sent to my mother in law as she contemplates cleaning out her house of 40+ years...after even reading just a few chapters she started cleaning out her kitchen drawers. This is nothing short of a miracle, she has such a hard time letting go of things, but loves your approach. Just wanted to tell you how amazing you guys are! Thank you!!! A Simple Nest now has a spot as a reference book in my library. It is comprehensive, easy to read and provides some interesting, unexpected tips such as a penny in a cup. Read ASN to find out what that's all about! Great book, full of tips to organize and improve so many different areas of a busy life. Practical, cost effective ideas that are easy to implement. Great chapter on Staging a Home for Sale. Just what I needed! A holistic guide to getting your home and life in order. The process of simplifying your life is doable! This will be a go to reference for years to come. Simply and beautifully written! After reading this book I know simplifying my nest is attainable and I am ready to get started!!

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Kari Kim is a multi-faceted mother of three. This nurse by trade is also a certified yoga instructor and loves the balance yoga has brought to her and her family. Dedicated to clearing clutter and creating an earth friendly environment for family and friends, she partnered with Liz in 2012 to form A Simple Nest. Together they are helping individuals and families reduce, refresh and organize to discover a more simplistic space. Born and raised in New York, she has lived in Charleston, SC for 29 years where she resides with her husband, three children, and Cleo (the family dog). Liz Ryan is a mother of three, breast cancer survivor and retired mortgage banker. She has been organizing and changing things up for those around her for as long as she can remember and was thrilled to join forces with Kari in A Simple Nest. After years of helping folks achieve the dream of home ownership, she now can help them achieve a life of simplicity and balance. Liz was born in Georgia and raised in Greensboro, NC. She and her family have lived in Charleston, SC for over 18 years along with their rescue dog Bear, rescue cat LJ, and latest addition, Archie - the (energetic) cocker spaniel.

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