Moving requires a lot of decisions. And when it comes to choosing what items to bring with you to your new home, I always talk to my clients about the “3 Passes Approach”. When you’re moving or downsizing, this method can be beneficial. First Pass When you’ve decided to move… Read more
Tips for Organizing Clutter and Much More
Do You Know Where Your Unwanted Clothing Goes?
While clearing your closet is very important, it’s also necessary to be socially responsible. The Out of Chaos team and I make every effort to ensure unwanted clothing items have a second life in some form. When dealing with clothes, what sustainable choices can you make? Don’t Throw Unwanted Clothing in… Read more
Declutter your desktop
By Beatrice Paez | Investment Executive article published October 7, 2016. Clutter on your computer desktop can hobble productivity just as much as a messy workspace can. It can make important files difficult to find and make you less efficient. Learn how to tackle your digital clutter from Linda Chu, a… Read more
Reduce Paper Clutter With These Apps
After my interview with Investment Executive last month, I received great feedback on additional apps to help executives reduce paper clutter and boost productivity. To recap, here’s a list of my top ones and a few recommended by my readers: Doodle When trying to organize meetings or events, Doodle is… Read more
These Apps Reduce Clutter
By Beatrice Paez | Investment Executive article published September 13, 2016. If paper is the No. 1 source of office clutter, “going paperless” is the solution. And the drive toward the paperless office as a means of boosting productivity has resulted in numerous apps aimed at reducing paper clutter, says… Read more
Use the Good Dishes
A large part of my job includes helping homeowners downsize from a larger home to a smaller one. My team and I often edit through their life collections and uncover beautiful gifts and purchases never used (and sometimes never even opened). As they look at their items and decide what… Read more
How to Find Social Networking Events to Turn into Business Opportunities
Taking an organized approach to social networking for business is important. Your business benefits when you get out and about and meet new (and old) contacts in your industry. So how do you find the social networking events where you can maximize your time and find business opportunities? Here’s a list of the… Read more
Create a Command Centre to Organize Your Family
If you missed my segment on Breakfast Television Vancouver, please read on for some tips on how to Create a Family Command Centre! Family life can be chaotic, so it’s great to have a central hub or “command centre” where everyone can keep track of what’s going on. A command… Read more
How to Create an Inspiring Student Study Space
In case you missed our Breakfast TV segment on creating a great study space, read on for some good tips: Build a comfortable space Make sure your child’s study space has good task lighting, a comfortable chair and great desk organizers to keep the surface clutter-free. Choose a chair with ergonomics in mind,… Read more
Organizing a Study Space on BT Vancouver
View my study space segment on Breakfast Television Vancouver this week, on behalf of Professional Organizers in Canada. In preparation for Back to School, Riaz Meghji and I discussed what it takes to make a great study space. This includes good lighting, a comfy chair, a homework “dumping zone,” and some… Read more
