Whether you’re heading off for a hot summer weekend at the cottage or a holiday visit to the ski chalet, getting all of your stuff into your vehicle can be a challenge. I was happy to provide my tips on packing the trunk to Cottage Life Magazine. Tips for packing… Read more
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
Some people live in labelling limbo. They are reluctant to use labels because they are waiting for the perfect solution. There is no such thing as “the perfect solution,” but there are many “good enough” solutions. This in-depth look at labels will help you decide which labels to choose for… Read more
Estate planning used to be pretty straight-forward. You prepared a will that stated all of your ‘worldly goods’ would be given to your next of kin. Your executor wrapped up your financial affairs and ensured your kin received your goods. Today, some of our ‘worldly goods’ are invisible – our… Read more
You’ve done a great job making your to-do list work for you. Every day you’re working on your high-priority assignments. But every day, the non-urgent, lower-priority items keep accumulating on your list. It can become depressing and frustrating when these tiny tasks remain unfinished day after day and week after… Read more
If you love cooking, it’s pretty easy to get frustrated when working in a small kitchen. You have to rummage through cupboards to find what you need. And, maybe you don’t have what you need because you don’t think you have enough space. I’ve compiled a list of space-saving kitchen… Read more
When I discuss downsizing with my clients, they most often think about emptying closets and cupboards. But sometimes, you have to declutter what you can’t see – digital downsizing. Most people can do this themselves, but you may wish to ask a friend or family member or hire a tech… Read more
People tell us to make lists of things we should accomplish. Yet, we often get overwhelmed when we start making these long lists of tasks. Then, we end up berating ourselves because we can’t complete them. The problem: a list is not a system. It’s just a brain dump of… Read more
Prices for downtown Vancouver residential real estate are costly (about $750 per square foot). Many people can’t afford a spare bedroom and an office and a dining room with those prices. Multi-functional furniture can help you maximize your space and stay organized. Hide-a-Bed Long gone are the heavy chesterfields with… Read more
When we think about people who downsize, the conventional images are seniors or empty nesters moving from a large home to a small apartment. However, there are other types of downsizers. The Fun-Seeking Family The big house in the suburbs with the double-car garage and lush green lawn is the… Read more
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