11, Feb 2025
Shoe racks and shelves are fine for storing sneakers, flip-flops, and heels, but boots usually don’t fit onto these one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, they flop over and pile up on the floor. It creates a frustrating organizational eyesore and causes unnecessary wear and tear on your valued boots. Get them up… Read more
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
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
12, Feb 2024
We live in a consumer culture. As a professional home organizer in Vancouver, I see first-hand how much people buy – especially the items on sale for a “good deal.” Unfortunately, many of these items break or wear out quickly. The result is a pile of broken, unusable clutter filling… Read more
08, May 2023
News articles continue to indicate that fast fashion is a significant contributor to climate change. Of course, the first step is buying clothing that will last and taking care of it. However, even if you take good care of your clothes, eventually, seams and hems come undone, sweaters get snagged,… Read more
12, Dec 2022
Do you rummage through an overflowing sock drawer looking for a matching pair every morning? Are your tights and pantyhose tangled in knots? Although it’s a small task, organizing your socks and stockings will save you a lot of time every day. Declutter Your Socks and Stockings The first step… Read more
26, Sep 2022
We’ve spent two or more years working from home and wearing whatever we want. Now people are moving back to their office spaces and dressing in their office-type clothing. And I wondered, “Does clothing enhance your productivity?” Enclothed Cognition About ten years ago, scientists performed experiments asking students to perform… Read more
22, Feb 2021
One of my top ten tips for a stress-free move is to pack your suitcase as if you were going on a working vacation. Even if you are moving locally, you might have to stay in a hotel or at a friend’s place unexpectedly. For example, there might be a… Read more
26, Oct 2020
We’ve all seen those magazines and television shows where home décor experts sort items by colour. From books to clothes to toys, they organize everything into the ROYGBIV rainbow colour sequence. Without a doubt, it looks pretty in the photos and on-camera but is organizing by colour the best option?… Read more
27, Jul 2020
Congratulations! You have decluttered your wardrobe and are left with comfortable clothes that make you feel your best. Now it is time to organize your closet. A well-designed closet will store clothing properly, extend the life of your clothes, and allow you to find what you need when you need… Read more
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Out of Chaos brought us back from the brink of administrative ruin.
— George Laquian, Crucible Consulting Group Ltd.