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Enjoy the festivities with less clutter by following these simple expert-approved lessons

 

Your home can accumulate more clutter throughout the year than you realize, so by the time it comes to Christmas hosting, you’re in full-on panic mode, trying to create a sense of order.

Making changes to your lifestyle and incorporating more consistent decluttering principles can help prevent this from happening in the long run, but in the here and now, before the holidays arrive, there won’t be time for a major lifestyle overhaul — which is why knowing what to declutter in November is key.

I spoke to professional organizers to learn what simple rules they swear by to make the holiday season more restful and clutter-free. Many of these rules can be started today for a less strenuous Christmas in the weeks to come, so they are more than worth investing your time in. Here’s what the experts had to share.

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