We worked with a client recently to pack their book collection for an international move. It got me thinking about collecting, caring for, and organizing your personal library. Owning vs Collecting I remembered an article from a few years ago that states, “…labelling a group of similar items a ‘collection’… Read more
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
Dear Out of Chaos, I’m ready to declutter and downsize, but my basement is full of other people’s stuff. What should I do? Yours truly, Retired Boomer. Very often, we receive questions like this one. Or we arrive at a client’s home and find bins of stuff that don’t belong… Read more
Your child is off to college. It can be tempting to rush into their empty bedroom and declutter, organize, and redecorate. Although I love to help clients get their homes in order, I’m going to ask you to pause on reorganizing your college student’s bedroom. Emotional Connection There are many… Read more
Without a doubt, spending time alone without distractions can increase your productivity. But that doesn’t work for everyone and might not work in every scenario. Sometimes, working with others can give us the boost we need to get more done. This post will discuss working with an expert as a… Read more
Moving day is stressful – but not just for you. The hustle and bustle of movers, furniture, boxes, and giant trucks can impact the people living around you. And while you are relocating to a new part of town or beyond, you should still be a good neighbour on moving… Read more
Did you know that Canadian charities offer a charitable tax receipt for certain items that you donate or gift? However, the gift or donation must meet specific criteria described in the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines. Let’s look at what will and will not meet these criteria. Is the recipient… Read more
Without a doubt, spending time alone without distractions can increase your productivity. But that doesn’t work for everyone and might not work in every scenario. Sometimes working with others can give us the boost we need to get more done. I’ll discuss using a mastermind group as a productivity partner… Read more
Almost everyone has moved from one home to another in their lifetime. Some moves are just across town; others are halfway around the world. But no matter the distance, we often encounter at least one common misconception about moving. Here are a few that I would like to resolve right… Read more
I always smile when clients ask me, “Am I a hoarder?” As a Professional Organizer, I’ve been in many homes and offices and helped a wide range of people with their spaces. And while it’s true that many people have a lot of unnecessary stuff they hold on to, a… Read more
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Just wanted to say thanks for so patiently helping me start to get my workspace into order! I really appreciated your enthusiasm and non-judgmental approach.
— Dave L., Highschool Teacher