Tips for Organizing Clutter and Much More

Digital Downsizing

person uninstalling app on computer due to digital downsizing

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

Make Your To-Do List Work for You

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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

Multi-Functional Furniture

multi-functional furniture in living area of small apartment

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

Who are the Downsizers?

model of house in palm of hand for downsizers

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

Escaping Quicksand

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Do you have so many different projects and tasks that you feel like you’re sinking in quicksand? It happens to me sometimes too. But interestingly, we can apply the techniques used to escape quicksand to get us back on track. What is Quicksand? Quicksand is a mixture of sand (or… Read more

Closet Design Tips

large custom walk-in closet design tips

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

Downsizing Definitions: Antique, Vintage, Retro, and Collectible

antique vintage retro collectible typewriter on table with vase of flowers

I recently heard a GenZ person provide these definitions for antique, vintage, retro, and collectible: Antique: Things your great-grandparents should have thrown out. Vintage: Things your grandparents should have thrown out. Retro: Things your parents should have thrown out. Collectibles: Things that are worthless to all but a niche group… Read more

Create a ‘To-Don’t’ List for Productivity

clipboard used to create a to-don't list

Task lists are useful because they help us get from ‘to-do’ to ‘to-done.’ While they keep us on track, we always add more tasks to them. The more we add, the more we feel like a hamster on a treadmill – doing, doing, doing. One way to jump off that… Read more

Cottage Q&A: Weekend Packing Tips

weekend packing tips for cottage in mountains by lake and woods

Last year I was interviewed by Jackie Davis at Cottage Life magazine for their Cottage Q&A column. I provided weekend packing tips for the cottage. My tips to help simplify and organize packing and unpacking include: Reduce the amount of stuff you have to take back and forth. Make a… Read more

Tools and Tips to Keep Children Organized

rack of coloured toy bins for to keep children organized

By installing a few tools and implementing these tips, you will be able to help keep children organized and set them up for success. Clocks and Calendars Young children often find time a difficult concept to grasp. Spending hours doing something they enjoy is not long enough, yet spending seconds… Read more