
I think of this as an easy way to practice mindfulness and self-love when I treat every moment as significant.

I strive to elevate all my transactions to meaningful interactions. I savor every moment of the slow & restorative ceremony that happens organically with each cup. I love to indulge in a cup of tea at night. What is your personal “turndown routine” that helps you transition from day to night? Best spot to hide & take a breather (or smoke a joint). This question made me giggle…There’s a spot in my backyard on the side of the house which is totally undetectable from any window. My House - Flo Rida Where is your favorite hidden space in your home? You can find me dancing in my kitchen to these songs right now… What 4-5 songs make up the sound track of your life? it’s about raising self-reliant children through the links to our ancestral stories & traditions. I’m currently enjoying a Jewish parenting book, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee. What book are you currently unwinding with? I want to stay in an overwater bungalow somewhere! I imagine it as a chance to become one with the marine environment.


Everyone is welcome but it’s a hidden gem because it’s only accessible by boat, bicycle or on foot if you don’t have one of the limited driving permits issued by the National Park Service! What oasis is on your bucket list? Travel wishlist!! Our tiny beach cottage is a quaint retreat to nature and simplicity on Long Island’s barrier island. My favorite place to both work & play is my home on Fire Island, NY.

What are your favorite (hidden) oases? Favorite places to be - parks, cities, bars, any place you absolutely adore! Read on to see how Amy unwinds and what tips she suggests to start organizing your home. Amy was declared a Home Detox expert by Goop during their Goop Health Summit in 2021 and applauded by Good Morning America for her pandemic pivot, connecting with clients through her curated online coaching program, “Tidy Home Sold.” When she isn’t posting addictively-relaxing before-and-after content of her clients’ decluttered homes, Amy is performing stand-up mom-comedy, hanging out on Fire Island, dreaming of overwater bungalows, and raising the next-gen of KonMari-experts (though they may be too young to realize it right now). But what truly sets Amy apart from the masses is her ability to transform spaces through conscious decluttering, and the world knows it too. As one of the first 500 people globally to be Certified in Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method, Amy’s home is an oasis in and of itself. Amy Chinitz takes Spring Cleaning seriously– year-round.
