Can Minimalism Go Too Far? How to Simplify Your Home Without Losing Personality
Minimalism can make your home feel calmer, but it can also go too far. Learn how to avoid extreme minimalism and create a simple home that still feels warm, personal, and livable.
What a Professional Organizer Wishes Everyone Knew About Decluttering
Why is it so hard to let go of clutter? After years as a professional organizer, Iām sharing the biggest lessons Iāve learned about our attachment to things, the limits of storage bins, and creating a home that feels lighter.
5 Tips for Tidying Your Home Before Vacation
Looking for a simple pre-vacation cleaning checklist? Learn five simple ways to tidy your home before vacation so you can return to a calmer, cleaner space. These easy pre-vacation home reset tips can help reduce stress and make coming home after travel feel more relaxing.
Spring Cleaning for Your Emotional and Mental Clutter
Feeling overwhelmed or mentally cluttered? Try these simple ways to clear emotional clutter and create more calm in your home and daily life.
Mindfulness: How It Helps You Reach Your Home Organizing Goals
Mindfulness isnāt just for meditation. It can be a powerful tool to keep your home organized. Learn how being in the present moment and practicing awareness can help you reach your decluttering and simplicity goals.
What to Do With Unwanted Gifts (So They Donāt End Up In A Landfill Or Live In Your Closets Forever)
Do you end up holding onto gifts you donāt really want because you would feel guilty giving them away? Iāve got tips for what to do with those unwanted gifts, so they arenāt just taking up space in your home.
Stress Less With a Minimalist Holiday - Hereās How
A minimalist holiday doesnāt mean there is less joy. It means less stress. Here are simple tips for mindful shopping, digital gifts, and easy wrapping to make your holiday more enjoyable.
How to Rethink Gift Giving to Cut the Clutter
Traditional gift giving can add to the clutter in homes. This holiday season, consider some alternative gift ideas. Homemade cookies, a coffee bean subscription, or tickets to a concert are great gifts that can be more special than clothing or electronics. Plus, itās more sustainable to give gifts that wonāt eventually end up in a landfill.
What Is the Idea of Selling Your Clutter Costing You?
The idea of selling your clutter could be costing you time, money, and peace of mind. Iāll let you know the problem with trying to sell what you want to declutter from your home. If you still want to sell items from your home, Iāve got three tips to make selling a little easier.
The Dark Side of Thrifting: Your clothing donations donāt always end up where you think they will
You want to keep your old clothes out of the trash bin, so you donate them to a thrift store.
Before your next donation, learn what really happens to some clothes given to big thrift stores, and discover 6 ways you can donate, repurpose, and choose clothes that will benefit the environment.
5 Ways to Get Your Home Organized for Back-to-School Season
Prepare your home for back-to-school season with these 5 simple organization tips. Learn how to create a drop zone, set up a homework station, and manage paper clutter for a stress-free school year.
The Things We All Seem to Hold Onto
We all save things we really donāt need. Sometimes itās clothes weāve never even worn or more coffee mugs than we could possibly use in a week.
Iāve seen a lot of homes, a lot of closets, and a lot of offices in my years as a professional organizer, and itās so interesting how so many of us keep the same types of things.
Are you curious to read about the most common items (that we donāt need!) that pretty much everyone holds onto?
How to Use Your Closet Clean Out for Good
Even when it feels like the world is a little out of control and people around us need so much, we can still take small steps to help. Your own closet can be a source for good if you donate things like clothes and shoes to local non-profits. Read my 5 easy tips for how to use a closet clean out to help others.
5 Smart ways to store christmas lights
Sustainably storing Christmas lights preserves their lifespan and reduces waste. Unwind and inspect the lights, discarding any broken pieces responsibly. Use eco-friendly storage solutions like cardboard boxes or recyclable bins instead of harmful plastic. To prevent tangling, wrap the lights around a spool or use cardboard cutouts. Clearly label storage containers for easy access next holiday season. These practices protect your decorations and contribute to a greener planet.
Hereās Why Digitizing Needs to Be Part of Your Home Organization Plan
Protect Your Precious Photos and Important Papers Now By Saving Them Digitally
Learn 5 benefits of creating digital copies of old photo prints and key documents. Plus, we share some advice about selecting the right company to trust with your belongings.
How to Design a Closet with Beauty, Functionality & Organization in Mind
A well-designed closet is like a personal oasis ā it has the power to transform your daily routine and elevate your lifestyle. With efficient organization and storage solutions, it simplifies the way clothing, accessories, shoes, and linens are stored, making everything easily accessible. Imagine starting your day with a beautifully organized closet where each item has its place, saving you precious time and reducing morning stress. It's like having your own little boutique at home, where getting dressed becomes a joyous experience. When everything is neatly arranged and visible, it not only streamlines your morning routine but also brings a sense of calm and harmony to your space, setting a positive tone for the day ahead. Pair it with a good cup of coffee and what could possibly go wrong?! Ultimately, a well-designed closet becomes more than just a storage area ā it becomes a reflection of your personal style and a source of daily inspiration.