Jennifer Sheahan: The best way to cut clutter? Avoid buying it

Have a photo of each room handy to check if potential purchases work with your home: The living area at Jennifer's home in Rathmines. Picture: Moya Nolan

It's January. Your house feels empty now that all the decorations have been put away. You’re feeling antsy and ready for a change. Sales are on. They’re tempting. 

But I am here as your voice of reason to tell you not to buy a whole bunch of stuff you don’t need. Change is good, clutter is not. When it comes to the new year, panic can set in. We tell ourselves things are going to be different this year, that we are going to be our best new selves.