Recently, I encountered a challenging situation with a homeowner. She was forced to sell her 3200 square foot house and move into a 1900 square foot condo. She was so overwhelmed to be forced out of her home of 35 years that she had no idea where to start or… Read more
After a live call-in show on CBC’s BC Almanac with Susan McNamee, a listener called in with a dilemma — her husband’s sweaters. We talked about “Sweatering the Memories” – a play on the phrase “sweating the small stuff.” To be exact, the listener was concerned about the sweaters that… Read more
Summer vacation is at an end. Your kids are restless. Business is about to kick into high gear again. You’ve got a million things to prepare. And yet again, it’s time to get organized for the school year. Where do you start? You have to leverage your resources. Perhaps you… Read more
It’s frustrating when you are stuck in the office while everyone else is enjoying the summer sunshine. Are you taking a pass on the neighbourhood barbecue because you’re just getting to your income taxes – in August? It might be time to get organized and enjoy your life. This month,… Read more
Not knowing how to prioritize and tackle tasks is a common problem. It’s a challenge whether you’re keeping your home decluttered or maximizing productivity for your business. I see it with my clients, and I definitely understand it from personal experience. As most of my friends and colleagues already know,… Read more
I help people declutter their lives and get rid of the bad habits that led to the chaos in the first place. Sometimes, my professional advice seems a lot like something you might hear from a life coach. But, good habits are the key to getting organized. After all, my… Read more
Have you seen Olympic ski jumpers? They do those twisting jumps five storeys into the air and land perfectly on a slope I’d be scared to walk down. I have always been captivated by the incredible achievements of Olympic athletes. When I see the interviews with them, they seem so… Read more
My friends in Vancouver have been talking non-stop about the latest real-estate innovation to hit our expensive city: micro lofts. They are only 270 square feet of compact urban living – roughly the size of two parking spaces. In a city with some of the most expensive real estate in… Read more
It was a delight to do an interview with Jennifer Myers of The Globe and Mail. In the article entitled, Lists, clutter, interruptions, e-mail … Arrrrgh! we discuss getting organized in the office. As we head into the new year, it’s a great time to think about order and disorder… Read more
Do you ever wonder how some business leaders are so productive? They are incredibly busy, yet accomplish what they want in less time than many others. As a Professional Organizer, I’m lucky to meet many inspiring individuals who fall into this illustrious category. In this Productivity Pointers from Productive People… Read more
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It sure feels great having a home for everything! I feel like a ton of bricks have been taken off my shoulders!
— Lisa & family – drowning in home