Clutter is an ever present problem. It’s got the creep factor where you see a bit here and there and then all of a sudden full surfaces and even rooms are out of control! The compound effect is never more evident than with stuff. I’ll remind you, clutter, by definition is a delayed decision. This brings in a challenge! A … Read More
How much is too much?
I often get asked when working with clients the question “How much is too much of x?” It may be clothing, it may be crafting items, it may be serving platters. There is no answer I can give! It has to be determined by the owner of the items. If you have 2 huge closets but you have several bins … Read More
How much do you have?
We are all surprised sometimes by how much of one item we really do have. If I said estimate how many pairs of socks you have – you may say 20. But when you dump all the socks from all the locations onto the bed and tally up you have 62! Um, that is 2 months worth! When things are … Read More
New Acquisition Questions
I am taking this from a blog I am subscribed to, https://unclutterer.com/ We need to be aware and informed about the items we bring into our home. If you struggle with clutter, you know that more stuff solves nothing. So, here are some great questions to answer before acquiring something. Print, put on an index card and laminate with clear packing … Read More
Simple Colors
I recently took a vacation to a cute little town in Vermont. During my stay at a B&B, my husband noted the mugs and dishes used from the pottery place up the road. We decided to stop in to check it out. Walking in, it felt like what a massage would look like. All white walls, light pine floors and … Read More
The Maybe’s
How much of your clutter is “the maybe’s?” Maybe I will take a trip there. Maybe I will use that in a project. Maybe I will fit into those pants again. These are the things we have questions on and weigh us down with indecision. So, where does all the current trip planning, current projects and current pants stand out? … Read More
Managing the Mail
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
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