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
Out of Chaos Professional Organizers in the News
CBC News: Millennials are set to inherit tons of their parents’ stuff — whether they want it or not.
I was thrilled to be quoted in this article discussing the trillion-dollar wealth transfer and the challenges it brings. As this wealth transfers from baby boomers to their millennial heirs, it isn’t only about money. In fact, the younger generations are expecting to inherit tons of their parents’ stuff –… Read more
The Globe and Mail: The Modern Office Holiday Party
The office holiday party is (thankfully) changing to become more inclusive and respect employees’ personal time. Because of an increasingly diverse workforce, these contemporary events focus less on one specific cultural tradition. Instead, companies invite employees to participate in entertaining activities such as sports or dance lessons or art or… Read more
CBC Radio: The Great Stuff Transfer
Intergenerational wealth transfer is when younger generations inherit the wealth of older generations who downsize or pass away. However, this is a unique historical period as the Great Wealth Transfer is underway. It’s the phenomenon where Gen-Xers and Millennials inherit the massive wealth accumulated by the Interwar and Baby Boomer… Read more
Your Estate Matters Podcast: What to do with inherited clutter?
I was honoured to be a guest on the Your Estate Matters podcast with hosts Nicole Garton and Greg Brennand of Heritage Trust. Their podcast focuses on estates, including helping Canadians build and preserve their legacies. We discussed my background and how I started my company, Out of Chaos, over… Read more
Real Simple Magazine: Best Home Storage Finds
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
BC Today: Springtime Decluttering – Your Kids Don’t Want Your Stuff
It was a fitting first day of the season for me to talk about springtime decluttering with Dan Burritt (subbing for Michele Eliot) of BC Today. We covered a few of the issues surrounding decluttering and downsizing. A clear space promotes a clear mind. If our space is filled with… Read more
Yahoo Life: 21 Best Storage Bins to Buy
I was thrilled to be featured in the Yahoo Life article 21 Best Storage Bins to Buy. It’s an honour to be recognized alongside other professional home organizers who recommend top products that help keep homes clutter-free. There are a variety of different sizes and styles of bins and baskets… Read more
Kitsbeach Vancouver: Linda Chu Living Her Best Life
I was very pleased to be interviewed by Richard Forzley of Kitsbeach Vancouver Magazine this month. The article gives an overview of my dad and his Chinese-Western food restaurant, The Woodbine Inn. His goal was to provide top-notch hospitality and memorable moments for his clientele. For example, he ensured every… Read more
Neighbours of Edgemont Magazine: Linda Chu – A tribute to family and community
I was honoured and delighted to be interviewed by Patricia Barnes for the Neighbours of Edgemont magazine for their January Edition. The magazine features iconic neighbours, past and present, who have contributed to the community. I’m proud to say that my father was one of those iconic neighbours. My Dad… Read more
