On Cyber Monday, my email inbox overflowed with deals, such as “50% OFF” and “BUY NOW!” “LAST CHANCE!” and so on and so on. Suddenly, it was just too much. I unsubscribed from as many email lists as possible in the time I had available. Even though I choose to live a more minimalist lifestyle, … Read more
Making lists is incredibly beneficial, especially during busy times like the holiday season. Here’s why lists are an essential organizing tool. Making Lists Provide Clarity and Focus Writing down tasks clears your mind and reduces the chance of missing important details. It also allows you to focus on one task at a time, so you … Read more
Are you struggling to have a cleaner, more organized, and beautifully decorated home? Maybe you keep moving things around, trying to achieve a cohesive, uncluttered look, and it doesn’t seem to work. And you feel the harder you try, the worse it gets. For over 20 years, I’ve helped clients turn messy, chaotic spaces into … Read more
I was fortunate to do several interviews with news outlets to promote “The Big Downsize” documentary series. A few of them asked me about the pursuit of minimalism and living a life with less. I believe owning less brings you a sense of freedom and hopefully more money to enjoy experiences instead of stuff. During … Read more
A few years ago, I travelled to California, where I spent three days in Palm Springs, fueling my obsession with mid-century modern design. The following three days, I attended the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) conference. It was overwhelming – in a good way! Imagine, if you will, several hundred organizers who … Read more
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
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