OK, the holidays are finally over (sniff) and the New Year is here. For some of our families, the holidays lingered into the New Year because of travel, taking turns with the epidemic and then there’s the good old work schedule. When did work interrupt our ability to have a good time?! But of course, [...]
At this time of year, it is so easy to get caught up in the stress of holiday gift shopping. The sales and atmosphere are intoxicating and the energy can make your head spin. Because there is an actual deadline for many, it can feel like we’re cramming for a test. It’s hard to be [...]
At this time of year, we count our blessings because we have so much, sometimes too much and anticipate getting even more! According to the Cato Institute, Americans of all income levels are much wealthier today than we were only a few decades ago. All this may have created a case of too much of [...]
OK, I did it again; I bought a new handbag. Do I have a problem? This question is up for grabs... Read more
In my house, the dust bunnies are as big as cats! Ok, maybe not that big but seriously, I am overrun with dust bunnies. He doesn’t know it, but my husband and I are playing chicken to see who will cave and get the vacuum out first. After 13 days he did... Read more
Often people are overwhelmed by their homes after years of living and growing as a family. This spring I worked with a woman named Carrie who was an emptynester with a big house and 4 pedigree spaniels... Read more
As a professional organizer, you would assume that I am passionate about organizing. I am not -- being with other people and helping them sort out their stuff, gives me the opportunity to hear the stories behind their stuff... Read more
I go through this every month “Clean up, company’s coming!” I run around the house in a panic, picking up all my projects, spending hours just putting away my stuff before I can clean the house or my husband can clean it (whose fault it is anyway, for inviting people over!) What’s the matter with him?! What’s the matter with him?! Every month, my husband invites people over for wine and cheese. Although I am a professional—I am like most of you and my house is not always perfectly organized. Read more
Do one hard thing every day. Some days that may just mean getting up from the couch without using your arms! Other days you may be ready for a bigger challenge, something you may define as “hard” like cleaning out a closet or weeding out your filing cabinet. Researcher Angela Duckworth writes about this in her book, Grit. Her research reveals that “that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence.“ Read more
Memorabilia connects you to the past. If you have no direct connection to the object in question, then it becomes meaningless. Most people keep memorabilia from their parents, their childhood, and their children. How much do you keep, for how long, and then where does it go? Read more