A wall frame that hangs above podcaster Smriti Notani's desk reads: Bless this mess. It's a nod to the pockets of clutter that Notani has created since she moved back into her artfully done-up home in Khar, earlier this year. "I've grown up in this house. But, after my father passed away, my husband and I decided to leave our apartment and move here to be with my mother." Although it is familiar territory, the 32-year-old, who hosts the podcast Real Talk with Smriti Notani on Hubhopper, confesses feeling overwhelmed by its storage capacity. "It was no longer just about accommodating my stuff, but also my husband's, which is negligible in comparison," she laughs. The "catchment areas" include the drawers, dressing table, and work desk, all of which are in the master bedroom.  

Rohini Rajagopalan, a declutter specialist and space organiser, has worked on over 70 projects across India. A former marketing professional, Rajagopalan launched her firm, Organise with Ease, in November 2017, after acing online courses with Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo and the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO). Sunday mid-day facilitated a meeting between Rajagopalan and Notani with the mission of Marie Kondo-ing her mess.

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