Tag: de-clutter

One of the first questions we ask clients is if they want just function OR function and beauty in their newly organized space? Lots of people are only looking for function in their space. They just want it to work and don’t care if all their baskets match or if their bins are clear. Their…

I am talking about the clutter of mind, body and living space.  We all go through multiple transitions in life, such as marriage, children, career, illness, divorce and death of a loved one. These transitions can lead to or escalate disorganization in our lives and a loss of control. What is the Cost of Clutter? Clutter…

Often, people hire organizers because they feel their lives are out of control or they are unable to get organized on their own. The struggles can range from having too much stuff to a lack of skills or even situational disorganization. Often the weight of too many possessions can wear us down. When our space is cluttered…

Struggling to keep clutter in check on an ongoing basis? It’s a common problem for many people, but one that can be managed. Physical clutter often leads to mental and emotional clutter and the feeling of being stuck in our lives. By clearing the clutter, you can give yourself the space, time and freedom to…

There is nothing more frustrating than having to search for something when you need to use it. It’s a practice that wastes your time, patience, energy and money. How often have you had to rummage for your golf equipment or any sporting equipment only to finally give up and purchase the item again out of…

Fitting items into a new space When seniors move into a senior community, they often have to significantly downsize to accommodate the size restrictions of their new space. That exercise can be very freeing and can ease the transition to their new home; however, old habits can die hard or not at all and before…

Entryway stations are a great way to catch and contain a great amount of potential clutter as the family walks through the door each day.  A good family entryway station should have a few simple, but important features. The key to an effective solution is to avoid having too much stuff in the space. This…

Start Early Start early and mark your calendar.  April 15th falls on a holiday this year, so the filing deadline for 2021 taxes and extensions is April 18, 2022. Set Up a System Set up a system that works year around and is easy to access and use.  There are many ways to set up…

January is Go (Get Organized & Be Productive) Month and the perfect time to start anew. Getting organized can be about many facets of your life, including New Year’s resolutions, new goals, a new direction or even a new purpose. All driven toward a final destination, that many of us struggle to attain. I love…

The holidays can be fun. Going to parties. Spending time with family and friends. Exchanging gifts. But, after the last gift has been unwrapped, the reality of the situation begins to set in … Where am I going to put all the gifts?!? Taking a few key steps can eliminate packing on those extra holiday…

Have you moved recently and can’t seem to get settled into your new home? Well, the old real estate saying about buying a home also applies to settling into a new home.  It’s all about location, location, location! Even when you move into a new home that is the same size as your last, or…

Spring is the time of year when we naturally want to create new beginnings.  Often that means we have to shed the old to make room for the new.  Shedding can be cathartic; it is the act of physically purging our space which can often clear our minds and enhance our mood. Shedding the old…