14, Jan 2025
Throughout history, jewelry has been a part of fashion. However, it does more than embellish an outfit; it can show our personality, make us feel more elegant, and boost our confidence. Among many cultures, jewelry can be a symbol of wealth and status. However, when people do not store it… Read more
27, Dec 2024
I was happy to share my thoughts on collapsible storage solutions for apartment dwellers in an article on LivingEtc. One solution I often suggest is collapsible boxes. They are light and portable, and you can pack them flat when not in use. You can also use them to store many… Read more
10, Dec 2024
As we approach a new year, let’s reflect on the home organizing trends. At Out of Chaos, we’re seeing a shift in focus. People are choosing practical, low-cost, easy-to-maintain systems. Here are some trends on their way out and those we want to see more of. Out: Unitasker Novelty Products…. Read more
14, Oct 2024
Whether large or small, organizing your storage and utility rooms can be challenging. Often, these areas are out of sight and, therefore, out of mind. As a result, people tend to use them as dumping grounds. They clear other areas in the home and place items in the storage areas… Read more
09, Sep 2024
You worked hard to declutter your books. You let go of items you didn’t need or “spark joy.” All that remains is what you use and love – so why does your bookshelf still look messy? In fact, there are two aspects of untidiness; one is you have too many… Read more
12, Aug 2024
We store many things in our garages – tools, lawn and garden supplies, sports gear, and often we store stuff we just can’t fit into the house. Organizing your garage has some significant challenges. Garages are generally big open spaces with no defined areas. Also, they are subject to fluctuations… Read more
08, Jul 2024
Teaching organizing skills to children is a powerful way to set them up for success. In fact, it will help them learn to set priorities, make plans, stick to tasks – and complete them as they get older. Additionally, orderly environments give children a sense of control and confidence because… Read more
24, May 2024
I’m delighted to announce that Real Simple magazine featured one of my storage solutions in the article Professional Organizers Share the Best Home Storage Finds. Being included in a magazine such as Real Simple is a testament to the quality and effectiveness of the home storage products I recommend to… Read more
13, May 2024
The busiest wedding months in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland are June through October. In fact, you may have already received invitations to witness the marriage of some family members and friends this year. Here are some great ideas for clutter-free wedding gifts to celebrate the occasion. Why Wedding Gifts… Read more
08, Apr 2024
As a professional organizer with over 20 years of experience, I frequently help clients in private areas of their homes. But before we embark on the delicate art of decluttering and organizing our collection of discreet devices, it’s important to acknowledge that this article is for adults only. Firstly, adult-only… Read more
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Linda and her team at Out of Chaos are consummate pros. I first became aware of Out of Chaos after hearing friends rave about a workshop Linda had presented at a large corporate event.
It is obvious that Linda not only loves her work but is highly skilled at what she does. I initially hired Linda when I was consolidating 2 households into 1 and she set up smart organizational systems that ended up saving me time/energy and that also looked beautiful, for the entire length of my stay in that home. Linda also taught me how to maintain those systems, and how to set up others like them, as needed. Linda understands the psychology of clutter and so I felt like I got double the value – both in terms of her practical services and for her help in leading me to understand why I was holding onto stuff that I no longer needed and how to avoid those unhealthy tendencies in the future. Linda provides significant value to clients. She understands that her client has high standards and expects expert and expedient results, while still being cost-conscious.
I have referred Out of Chaos to many friends who have been equally thrilled with the long-term results. One of these was my elderly mother. Linda and her team worked effectively and compassionately with her and managed to get a huge and complex house job done in record time.
I would HIGHLY recommend Linda to a variety of different clients – from corporate professionals who want/need existing workspaces and systems overhauled, to blended families combining households, to the families of ageing parents when the time comes for the major move and downsize from the family home to residential or hospital care.
— Julie S.