I’m a total basket case. Not in the sense you’re thinking. In fact, I would describe myself as having OCD, an A-type personality, I’m in control and organised (you know that). Alright, admittedly, I can be a bit of basket case, just ask hubby. Recently, I’ve had clients ask how I can do what I do; look at a mess and not feel overwhelmed, as they often do. Or, how I can simply want to Read more
CDs? Compact Discs? Remember them? Or perhaps for the younger folk; ever heard of them? While vinyl has had its revival I’m not sure CDs will. Yet CDs are still lurking around… and you know where? My house. Lots of them! In fact we have over 1300 CDs. About 10 of them are mine. The rest are my husbands! When we were faced with making a big international move, they were close to number one Read more
I meet the most amazing and accomplished people on my travels as a professional organiser. I’ve worked alongside doctors, lawyers, television personalities, real estate agents, actors, authors, teachers, mothers and business owners, and the list goes on. I find no matter their stripes or where they live, when it comes to decluttering their homes or professional spaces, clients generally always say the same things to me. Here’s my top five (and it’s in order): How Read more
Moving is never easy, nor fun. I’ve had nearly 20 big moves in my life, including some big international moves. Whether you have movers, packers or you do it all yourself, you’ll end up with some chaos. And nothing is more chaotic then when you can’t find your undies and you’ve been wearing the same thing for thing for three days running. As we know each area takes time to unpack. The kitchen is usually Read more
Lego is definitely a family favourite in our household and the piles of building blocks are piling up. Our daughter has been given a number of the sets, such as Harry Potter or Cinderella. Thing is, in small space living, or any space living really, the box or boxes take SPACE! Having the Lego pieces jumbled into a big mess is also not a solution either especially when like our daughter you want to be Read more
I’m going to be honest I have been suffering from some shelf-pity – rather deep shelf-pity. My very own kitchen pantry is at the heart of my anxiety. You see; my pantry has very deep shelves. Deep shelves are a worst nightmare to any cupboard or pantry. The challenge is always being able to reach at the back as well as the front while trying to keep everything in the middle not chaotic and accessible. Read more
Left forgotten in many a backyard stands the lonely shed. It was once a laundry, once a garage, once a scary place to store spiders, their webs, and your worst fears. It’s neither practical, nor organised. Cluttered. And more importantly, rarely properly maximised.