Yes, it’s difficult to do, but downsizing to a smaller space can be incredibly rewarding. It’s the perfect opportunity to shed unnecessary baggage and surround yourself with what matters most. Downsizing isn’t an easy process. Many of your items will have memories (or aspirations!) attached to them. But you can… Read more
It’s true that many of us live in a digital age with online calendars and great alert systems. But, if you have a family with young kids, it can be beneficial to post a good old physical calendar for everyone to reference. There’s no need to search for your phone(s)… Read more
If you missed my Breakfast Television Vancouver segment, please read on. Here are some tips and tricks on how you can make the take-down of your Holiday decorations easier (and next year’s set-up a breeze!). Wrapping Paper When storing your wrapping paper, avoid those loose and tattered edges on your… Read more
Real estate is a hot topic nowadays. Cities like Vancouver and Toronto have just become too expensive for many home buyers. Now some developers are building “micro-units” (around 300 square feet) listed at a slightly lower price. These units are appealing to many potential homeowners who want to live in… Read more
If you have children or visit houses with children, you know how toys can take over living spaces. Stuffed animals, games, musical instruments… wow, there can be a lot of toys. As an adult, you don’t necessarily want to banish children from a formal living room, but you do want… Read more
Long festive lunches, after-work parties, Secret Santas (and secret online shopping). Sounds like the holiday season. Whether you work from home or in an office, there are lots going on this time of year– and often it’s not business. With all these distractions, how can you stay productive at work?… Read more
This year I was honoured with the Harold Taylor Award at the Professional Organizers in Canada (POC) Conference on November 5th, 2016. The Harold Taylor Award recognizes and honours an organizer who makes significant contributions to POC and to the organizing industry as a whole; including media exposure, mentoring, teaching and… Read more
I have helped many clients move over the years and I’ve always been impressed with those who have dedicated containers for their holiday decorations. Seasonal decorations can often be cumbersome to move and store. As well, many of these items are often delicate, so you worry about packaging. Homemade storage… Read more
If you find yourself more stressed than cheerful during the holidays, you’re not alone. Christmas and New Year celebrations come with a lot of expectations. Invitations are likely piled on from friends, family, and business associates. If you know you will have a lot on your plate this year, what… Read more
As business owners, we need to stay on top of our numbers. Beyond keeping receipts organized and maintaining good records to enhance productivity, it’s essential to keep track of certain costs that can skyrocket, like phone data charges. When you take an in-depth look at these costs (that also directly… Read more
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Our company in New West hired Linda as our office was cluttered and in dire need of reorganization. Linda and her team turned an overwhelming task – for us- into our dream office! Everyone was friendly and efficient. We are all very happy with our reorganized space and the energy in the office is also better.
— Blueberry B.