I was looking through the photos on my phone the other day and realised that even on the last day of May, my son was still in his winter coat and leggings, albeit eating an ice cream. Now it’s entirely possible that he refused to leave the house without his…
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Repairing loved items using Sashiko
For a fairly small group of islands, Malta has a really excellent diversity of craftspeople, carpenters, dressmakers, cobblers, and electrical specialists. Repairing and reusing is definitely a realistic option, and one that I increasingly try to turn to myself.
Workshop Review: Getting back into the groove with the KonMari art of tidying up
It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the tidying world. To celebrate the end of our Long Hot Summer and the lengthening nights, I worked with Malta Creative Collective and the brilliant Lily Agius to hold Malta’s first tidying workshop. Held on a warm Wednesday night at Lily’s striking…
‘I can’t just throw it away’
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…
Souvenir Shopping
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you might have noticed that I’m taking a well earned break from the heat of the Maltese summer. We recently spent a week in Galway, Ireland, with my parents and siblings, niece and nephew. It was fun – plenty of big meals,…
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.…
Visualising the end product
The first step in ensuring a successful decluttering process is nothing to do with buying black bags or nice matching storage boxes. Before our first consultation and Tidying Lesson, before I even meet many clients face to face, I ask them to think about their vision. What do we mean…
A night at Blitz with Malta Creative Collective
Photo courtesy of Malta Creative Collective (2018) A bit of a different post this week. Last night I went out. Not out out (that is a rare occurrence indeed these days), but out after dark, which hasn’t happened so much since becoming a mum. I recently discovered Malta Creative…
Do you Osouji?
I hope you enjoyed Christmas and are now relaxing with those who are dear to you. It can be an exhausting time, and definitely one of accumulation and consumption. The Christian roots of Christmas place it quite clearly as the beginning of an era, but as an annual event…