Organising busy spaces with lots of fiddly components (like craft supplies) can be overwhelming. Follow these guidelines to reduce feeling overwhelmed when you DIY your home organisation.
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The topic of storage units comes up often when I'm working with clients. I think there naturally comes a moment when the process of decluttering feels a bit hard, and the solution seems to be to hire a storage unit.
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I worked for a lovely client a couple of weeks ago who had just moved her studio and shop to a new location. She needed help organising her stock room; with less space than she was used to in her previous premises, she was feeling overwhelmed at the idea of creating an effective and fuss-free store room.
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Something that I see often with my clients is things overflowing from a designated space into other areas of the home. Think - towels overflowing from the jam-packed linen cupboard to take up space in the spare room's wardrobe; cans of peaches that don't fit in the pantry being tucked into the garage.
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This week I haven’t felt like doing much. The weather has turned to custard – it is cold, wet and windy and I have reminded myself that I always feel a drop in productivity at the change of seasons; my inner cavewoman tells me that it is time to hunker down and conserve energy during the hard winter months.
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if you have decluttered once and been disheartened to see the clutter return, I’ve got news for you. You’re completely normal! Today I’m sharing the truth about those picture-perfect homes you see on the internet.
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When does a group of items become a collection? And how do we know if a collection is worth keeping? If you’ve ever asked these questions, this the post for you!
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I’m making some changes to The Declutter Crew - the Facebook group is now freeeeeeeeee!
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Welcome to the first free mini-challenge for 2020…. The Unseen Clutter challenge! This one is all about the clutter that is hiding in plain sight in your home - we’re going to kick it to the kerb!
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Summer is here and if you can’t find your jandals because your floordrobe is out of control, then you need my simple 3-step guide to decluttering your wardrobe.
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Decluttering your kid’s bedroom doesn’t need to be a nagging crapfest. Consider it a precious bonding experience and follow my guide to achieve tidy bedrooms in a calm and harmonious way.
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This practical workbook is jam-packed with information to help you organise your pantry - written by Auckland professional organiser Rebekah Holmes of The Ship Shape Shoppe.
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Decluttering shouldn’t be synonymous with dumping; here are my pro tips to have a clear out without sending unwanted items to landfill.
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If you could sum up your home style in one word, would it be calm, fun, busy, chaotic or stressful? If you’d like your word to be relaxed, read on for my favourite technique for staying organised at home.
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My first Ask Me Anything is all about organising the craft cupboard! Our question comes from an after school programme in the Waikato. Distance is no barrier… Enter the professional organiser from Auckland with some tips and advice.
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