Alright, people, there is not much time left before the magic season is upon us. Gather your holiday mojo and get ready for my gift-giving tips. Have you ever noticed how this time of year, while full of joy and celebration, can also generate tonnes of clutter? I read a blog post from The Minimalists … Read more
December is almost upon us. Shopping, decorating and entertaining! We knock ourselves out every holiday season trying to make it perfect, and then often feel empty and unfulfilled when it’s all over. What’s that all about? Before it all starts again this year, ask yourself, “What is it that I want from this time of … Read more
When people find out I’m a Professional Organizer, they often ask me, “So, do you work with hoarders?” First of all, the correct term is hoarding disorder. (We don’t label people). I believe it’s very important for all of us to understand that hoarding disorder is a mental health issue. In fact, collecting, shopping and … Read more
If you have never been to the Saltscapes East Coast Expo, you might want to put it in your calendar for April 2019. I spent a good portion of the April 22ndweekend there at the Nova Scotia Interior Decorators booth. This is my third time participating with my Interior Decorating peeps, and I love it. … Read more
Summer is finally here, and I’m tired of working seven days a week. It’s easy to work long hours, especially when you run your own business because tasks expand to fill time. If I continue to work at this rate, summer will be over, and I will have missed it. So, I’ve made a commitment … Read more
Sometimes we get to the end of a week, we wonder where the time went and why we didn’t accomplish anything significant. I often work with clients to teach them time management skills and tips for planning for success. Then, I realize I should manage my time better. Why do we put off planning? In … Read more