We acquire things typically in two ways – either we inherit (from family or friends) them or we purchase them. Just because we are given something doesn’t mean it is useless. We may not have planned to purchase them but when we have it we use it. Think of a hutch that you can now display entertaining pieces rather than … 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
Movie Time
Movies, most people love to watch movies. The stories they tell, the enjoyment they bring. We all have our favorites, right?!? Well, we can’t love them all. If you buy a lot of movies then chances are you have a large library of movies at home. And chances are you may have some in formats that you no longer use … Read More
Limits
Limits are super helpful when you have an area that you just can’t seem to keep in check. Limits can be for your time, money, things, relationships; almost anything. A great quote on limits is from “The Power of Less” by Leo Babauta. “A life without limits is taking a cup of red dye and pouring it into the ocean, … 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
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