Delivered daily, it is a system that needs constant maintaining. Why is it so hard to keep it from turning into ugly piles of papers all around the house? Here are the best tips to keep it in order: Have a mail bin located closest to where you enter the house. It can be a large basket, wall bin, spot … Read More
Duplicity
I see this a lot in homes, a new bed is bought because well you need it and suddenly you decide the old one is still useful so you put it in the basement. New couch? Well, let’s place the old one in the basement with the other couch that we actually bought for the space as a spare. Because … Read More
Less is More
Less is more. I see this statement a lot with organizing and minimalism articles, posts, advertisements and such. What does this really mean? Well, let me explain. By less, this means less belongings in all areas. Less paper, less clothing, less toys, less stuff and maybe less obligations that are negative. When you have less stuff, it naturally takes less … Read More
2017 – A year of Less Stuff
If you are feeling overwhelmed with that state of clutter in your home, make 2017 a year of less stuff! There are so many ways you can do this so pick some or all of the items below to achieve your goal. Try to let go of 1 thing per day to either a donation box or to trash/recycling. Choose … Read More
Outer order contributes to inner calm.
“Outer order contributes to inner calm.” Gretchen Rubin I love this quote. Actually, I live this quote. I help my clients create order in their homes to calm them. Your environment does dictate how you feel and how you function in your space. I can’t preach this enough that when things are organized, simple, and in control how much … Read More
Add a Power Hour
I have been “happily” listening to the Happier Podcasts by Gretchen Rubin. She has several great books out there on happiness and living a better life. In the attached link for Podcast #6 she speaks on having a power hour. Atleast once a week, set aside one hour to do the mini tasks that you have put off. Trust me, … Read More
Lose Tonnage
Lose Tonnage This was a previous years’ January Newsletter and because it is January again, well, it is a good read! Enjoy! Let me first start by wishing you a Happy New Year! If you are local, you are starting your year snowed in. I am trying to be very productive on this snow day and completing this newsletter was … Read More
Thankful this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is only a few days away. It is this time of year that is the best reminder to us all to be thankful for what we have. This holiday is being taken over literally by stuff. Sales on stuff we really don’t need. I am amazed by how much the marketing plays into the “you must have this” mentality. … Read More
It’s All about the Feet
For most people, they buy shoes when they are needed – that is for an event or to replace a type that is worn out such as sneakers, the work loafers. Then there are the “shoe people” that buy shoes, well, just because. It is a hobby finding more wonderful accessories to make good outfits great. Shoes should be gone … Read More
Boxes
One thing I see a lot of while I am organizing is boxes! Boxes from orders, boxes from shoes, boxes from electronics, and so on. I am all for keeping boxes but there has to be a limit. Little boxes – grab a plastic bin or a large electronics box that you think you want to keep and fold in … Read More