There is no doubt that dusting and decluttering go hand in hand. In my business as a professional organizer, I deal with a lot of dust! When you are decluttering/organizing backs of closets and rooms that don’t get a lot of attention, there is going to be a lot of dust. I am very allergic […]
Master Bedroom Tour
During past declutter challenges, I try to work at least a week ahead in my home so that I can be inspired during the process to make tweaks to the system and support you better. This time I’m enjoying working through the process WITH you. It is definitely more fun this way! And I love […]
How To Declutter: The Process
When you’re going into a space for the purpose of decluttering, there is a system that makes it easier. Here’s my system: Step #1: Gather supplies You’ll need the following bins, boxes, baskets, or bags. Box #1 – The Donate Box: This box, bin, basket, or bag is for all of the items that you […]
Easy Statement Art: Framed Fabric
Another title for this blog post might be IKEA frame + leftover fabric = Super Cheap and Easy Statement Art. The idea and plans for the new art above my fireplace mantel have been swirling in my head for a long time, and this weekend I finally made it happen. It was actually really easy. This is […]
Taxes Made Easy
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and TurboTax, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #TurboTaxACA http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Taxes. That can be a loaded word. First, let’s admit that there is a big elephant in the room with this year’s taxes and it’s name is the Healthcare […]
How To Kill The Laundry Monster
Laundry happens. And then happens again. And again and again, for the rest of forever. And maybe it is the ever-presence of it that makes it feel so monstrous to some. Laundry is the most common complaint I hear from frustrated homemakers. So I’m here today to tell you once and for all how to […]
Learn To Live Imperfectly
For years, I’ve struggled with perfectionism and I’ve come a long way with a lot of effort. Perfectionism is just so stifling and sometimes crippling. Recently, I had an experience that made me realize perfectionism had crept back in when I wasn’t paying attention. I was looking over a list of home project ideas I […]
Have a Housekeeper? Here’s how you maintain between visits.
In the past few years, I’ve had a housekeeper off and on again. I’m tempted to write a list of my reasoning for hiring someone to help clean my house, but I’m not going to and I don’t think you should have to explain yourself either. We do not need to be martyrs! We all […]