Mara Lindqvist

Founder & Home Editor

Mara Lindqvist

Mara organized her way out of a chaotic, cramped flat and never looked back. She founded Uxoras to share calm, doable systems for real, lived-in homes.

Articles

9 articles by Mara

A caddy holding cleaning sprays, brushes, and folded cloths ready to carry room to room.
Cleaning 5 min read

How to Stock a Simple Cleaning Kit

How to stock a simple cleaning kit that covers the whole home — the few products, cloths, and tools you actually need, kept together so cleaning never stalls.

A stack of papers and documents on a desk waiting to be sorted.
Decluttering 6 min read

How to Declutter Paper and Mail

Buried in paper? A practical guide to decluttering paper and taming the mail pile — what to shred, what to keep, and a simple system that stops it rebuilding.

A tidy home office desk with a laptop, notebook, and clear workspace.
Rooms 6 min read

How to Set Up a Functional Home Office

A practical, room-by-room guide to setting up a functional home office — choosing the right spot, taming paper and cables, and building a space you can focus in.

A compact, well-organized living space using vertical storage.
Organizing 5 min read

How to Maximize Small-Space Storage

Living small doesn't mean living cluttered. Practical ways to find hidden storage, use vertical space, and make a tiny home feel calm, roomy, and organized.

Plain cardboard boxes stacked and ready for sorting belongings.
Decluttering 5 min read

Decluttering Methods for Beginners

A friendly tour of the most popular decluttering methods for beginners — KonMari, four-box, minimalist game, and more — so you can pick one that actually fits you.

Neatly organized shelving and storage baskets in a calm, tidy home.
Organizing 6 min read

How to Organize Your Home for Good

A calm, practical guide to organizing your whole home — how to start, build storage systems that fit real life, and set up spaces you can actually keep tidy.

A compact, bright kitchen with open shelving and tidy countertops.
Rooms 5 min read

How to Organize a Small Kitchen

A practical, room-by-room guide to organizing a small kitchen — clearing counters, using cabinets fully, and setting up zones that keep a tight space workable.