Last week I had a segment on Breakfast Television Vancouver to talk about how the KonMari method has sparked buzz in the organizing community. The KonMari method focuses on decluttering. You imagine if the item has a place in your future by asking if an item sparks joy. Sparking joy,… Read more
Out of Chaos Professional Organizers in the News
CBC Radio: Is a minimalist lifestyle right for everyone?
Marie Kondo’s series Tidying Up debuted on Netflix earlier this month. In each episode she suggests that people let go of items that do not “spark joy.” What her KonMari Method has sparked, is a bit of controversy. To clarify and explain the decluttering and organizing process, I had four… Read more
Breakfast Television: Packing Up and Storing Your Holiday Decorations
Last week I had a featured segment on Breakfast Television Vancouver to provide tips and tricks for easy packing up and storing holiday decorations. I showcased several different products that I listed below to will help make next year’s setup super easy. Gift Wrap A plastic under-the-bed bin is ideal…. Read more
Global News: Garage Organization
On behalf of Professional Organizers in Canada, I spoke to Kaitlyn Herbst from Global News Morning Weekend about clever storage ideas to help you organize your garage.
CBC radio: Spring Cleaning? Don’t be Daunted
If you missed my appearance as a “spring cleaning expert” on CBC radio last week, check it out below. I visited the home of CBC staffer Jake Costello who recently moved into a new home and needed some advice on spring cleaning. With a short radio intervention, we didn’t have… Read more
Breakfast Television: Letting Go of Things
Check out my recent Breakfast TV Vancouver spot where I chat about spring cleaning and letting go of physical things. Letting go is an important topic. As an experienced Professional Organizer, I know first hand that it can be a tremendous challenge and one of the main reasons why things pile… Read more
Why You Should Care About How Your Office Space Looks
So happy to chat with Elle Canada about workplace organization in an article entitled Why You Should Care About How Your Office Space Looks! My tips included: Separate your to-do list into “active,” “reference” and “archival.” Active files can be on your desk. Reference should be nearby and archival info… Read more
Breakfast Television: Purge With Purpose – 2018 Edition
It’s the start of a new year and the perfect time to purge those household items you no longer need or use. If you’re ready to declutter but are concerned about contributing to the landfill, rest assured there are lots of great organizations to help give your items a second… Read more
Making Your Office Look Good and Spacious
I was happy to be quoted in MKT LIST’s article about making your office look good and spacious. My tips on organizing your office and desk space include: Don’t jump into big ideas. Start with small things. Small things are easy so getting started won’t feel so overwhelming. Start by… Read more
How to Give Away Without Guilt
Is it difficult for you to give away things? You’re not alone! Whether you’re moving, downsizing, or decluttering, many people struggle with it. In this excerpt from Reader’s Digest Best Health magazine, I talk about how to give away without guilt. In order to give away, we first need to… Read more
