I’ve been reading about minimalism this week. I’m not a minimalist, or a maximalist, though I recognise that one’s position on this continuum is not static. Instead it can change as a result of life events, emotions, and even world events. That’s right! The amount of possessions we’re hanging on…
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What special equipment do I need to start decluttering and organising?
None. There, that was a short post. *********************************************** Only kidding, I’ll explain…. When we start something new we often get caught up in a whirl of excitement and enthusiasm. We want to start NOW. We want to start well. Best foot forward, as one might say. If we can’t start…
Five reasons to hire a KonMari Consultant
I’m a member of a couple of decluttering groups on social media. This gives me an insight into the issues people have with their homes, so my knowledge and understanding is constantly being broadened. Plus, it’s always nice to share my expertise with others who are on their organisational journeys.…
10 tips to make moving house less stressful
We’re not. Moving, that is. We need to really – we’re a bedroom short meaning that every time we have family to stay, we shunt the cot into our room and have a noisy night of disturbed sleep where I worry that the toddler is waking the guests, I worry…
Lamps, paddles, a sculpture of boxes, and some peace of mind.
Odd Job Jon finally made his appearance, drill in one hand and selection of screws and nails in the other. So after various ailments (his, mine, and the baby’s) I was finally able to spend an afternoon rejigging the hallway. Below I’ll explain what changes we’ve made and what the…
What happens when I work with a client?
Many people I speak to seem to be quite curious about what actually happens when I work with a client to declutter their space. People thinking about inviting me into their home obviously want to assess: That they’ll get value for money Whether it’s worth the ‘risk’ of starting what…
Our new pet
First, an apology. Ten days ago I wrote about our hallway transformation. I said my next post would be a ‘wow, look how much better it is’ one. However, it’s still a work in progress for two reasons: Maltese walls are really hard. I found this out when I tried…
The Power of the Pile
One of my favourite principles of Marie Kondo’s tidying method is that of collecting items together in one place before starting to joy check and discard. Clients often question this, identifying (correctly) that it takes a lot of time to remove books from bookshelves or paperwork from folders, especially when…
Carrier bags – everyone’s nemesis?
Carrier bags. Aren’t they the nemesis of even the most organised person, as shown by the numerous bag tidying solutions available at Ikea / Lakeland / the charity shop? One new year I made a resolution. ‘No more carrier bags for me’. At this point we had an entire under…