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“He never returns the stapler, I always have to go searching for it…”“They come racing in the door, throwing their  school stuff down.  It doesn’t matter how many different systems I put in place they won’t do any of it and then the mornings are a disaster…”“My husband won’t throw anything out…”“My wife’s messiness is

Ever felt like you’re running on a hamster wheel? Maybe the better question is – have you ever felt like you’re NOT running on a hamster wheel? It’s times like these, when we can’t get ahead that goals can feel like pipe dreams.  Which is of course frustrating in itself, but what if the goal

Unintentional clutter comes in many forms with the “accidental collection” clutter trap being up there as a category that has seen many of my clients filled with a mix of emotions ranging from joy to dread. So what is an “accidental collection”? It’s similar to other collections with one major difference. It usually comes in

Ever had a situation where you want to say ‘no thanks’ but you found it challenging to do so?  You may have feared disappointing the person or being rejected.  Or, maybe, you were feeling selfish or guilty for saying no to the ask. I believe we all find ourselves in the situation where we want

What’s lurking in the back of your fridge … Have you ever gone searching for something, only to find who-knows-what-it-was from who-knows-how-long-ago. Our refrigerators are great at allowing us to store food for longer periods of time, but this can also create black holes of clutter! Organising your fridge does not have to be an

Are you a morning or night person? Did you know that this is determined by your chronotype? Traditionally known as the early bird, humming bird and night owl, your chronotype is based on your body’s biological clock. Using your natural levels of alertness can be beneficial for so many reasons. It gives you a guide

As I pulled my extra warm sleeping bag out to loan to a friend, I was reminded of an approaching visitor and asked “could I please borrow your blow-up mattress in a few weeks?”.   You see, my friend has started to go camping with her family and I occasionally need a spare bed, we

Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed over the amount of housework there is to do? Family, pets, weather, stuff- all contribute to making our homes dirty.  Cleaning is a thankless task, no sooner is it finished than it needs to be done again. Our pint sized and four legged members of the family may be

It can be challenging to effectively organise under the sink.  Most of us have an awkward area filled with pipes and hoses. But it is possible! There are some great cost effective products I’d like to show you to help keep the area organised. First things first though, let’s have a peek under your sink

I’ve been helping people become organised for over a decade now and one big difference I’ve noticed between levels of disorganisation is the impact follow through or lack of has for many clients. While a lot of emphasis can be placed on the need to have organised spaces, it’s important to remember the role we

We’ve all seen the myriad of books, TV shows, and posts of well organised homes.  Heard the benefits of what less clutter and chaos will do for us.  But if you are feeling overwhelmed it can all seem too hard and out of reach. I get it, it can be frustrating, life-stopping.  Time doesn’t have

Preparing your Home for the Festive Season If you are on a mission to declutter and get organised then this time of year can be daunting.  Received Christmas gifts will need to be dealt with soon enough.  But what about preparing your home to be more festive, and making room for Christmas decorations… Who wants

So it’s November and I’m writing a post on how to store your Christmas decorations, you may think I’ve lost the plot but stick with me there is good reason! If you have a lovely image in your head of sipping eggnog as you cheerfully flitter about magically transforming your home into a Christmas wonderland

Creating a powerful sense of self includes having strong boundaries especially when it comes to physical ‘stuff’.   Most of us are bombarded with tempting ads every time we play on our phones and tablets and step outside. What would happen if you worked in an industry like Professional Organising where the temptation was even

If your pantry is cluttered and chaotic, it’s going to add to the stress.  Not only does it take longer to find what you need, you are likely to be wasting money with items going out of date before they are used. Most of us are usually rushing around at meal times, feeling behind the

Reading the title of this blog might send you into fits of laughter or hysterics… Any life that includes children is going to get messy but we can gain back some control over how messy. Look at what clothing, toys and trinkets your children love first, make this the priority and get rid of as

Do you keep paper and hardback books, having every intention of reading or looking at them? The reality is in today’s busy and online society most physical books gather more dust than readers. I was working with a client who had an amazing collection of books, this was one of the last areas to declutter

Before we start, let me ask you: Have you ever used all your plastic containers and been left with an empty cupboard? Interestingly I doubt many people could say yes, not even me.  The thing is as many of you are thinking – different containers are needed at different times.  Which is very true, but

Do you accumulate journals, sketch pads and scraps of papers covered with ideas, notes and drawings? I get it! The photo is of me many moons ago taking inspiration while on holiday. It can be quite challenging to be creative and organised at the same time.  Inspiration can take hold at the strangest of places

I remember the joys of rental inspections and trying to stay organised when the tenant rules are so limiting! Organising solutions need to be removable, damage free and who wants to spend money when we don’t know if the solutions will work in the next house?! With this in mind, here are my top 10

Have you ever wasted precious time rummaging around trying to find the right product to clean something, even though you may have multiples… Let’s face it we really don’t want to be cleaning in the first place, so here’s how to easily keep your products organised: 1. Search out all your cleaning products and get

It’s lovely to receive greeting cards from friends and loved ones, and there is usually an influx over festive holidays. But what happens when it is time to take them down, do you keep every single one? Over the years, I’ve visited countless homes where piles and piles of cards are stashed in different locations.

Christmas can be a lovely time but it can also be a time of angst especially for those who already feel cluttered!  Did you receive an unwanted gift from a loved one? Do you feel the need to keep an unwanted gift because of the person who gave it to you… Let me share a

It’s likely that if you have tried to declutter with family members you’ll have stories of arguments, disagreements and frustration. It’s hard! When we end up with more than we can manage, it’s not as simple as opening the bin, getting a box for donations and starting to stick stuff in that’s not needed, used

Nearly every room that contains drawers has one drawer filled with fiddly little bits that are hard to keep tidy and organised – stationery in the office, underwear in the bedroom, the junk drawer. Unless of course you have found the right solution! There are a lot of different options available to you and I

Garages can become the dumping ground for items we want out of sight…maybe we couldn’t decide whether or not to keep something or we have a few ‘someday’ projects. Things like old appliances, unused sports equipment, an overflow of memorabilia often end up in garages and storerooms. If this sounds familiar and you are ready

If you have a myriad of different electronic devices, then you also have a myriad of cables to go with them. Some cable ports look very similar making it frustrating and time consuming to find the specific cable you are looking for.  Then there’s the untangling to contend with! How to organise your cables once

Although crafts provide joy and a creative outlet, it can become overwhelming when the area is overflowing, there is impractical storage and it’s too difficult to find a space to work. We want to have an area that has everything organised, and we can get items out and store them away quickly and easily.  This

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about organising the right way to save money and time. Once we are clear on what belongings we have, how and where we want to store them, it’s time to source suitable storage solutions. If you are archiving or storing items, plastic containers are a great solution. When

We have assisted many clients who have previously gone out shopping looking for ways to store their stuff before decluttering. As tempting as it may seem, if you do this you are creating more work for yourself. Don’t get me wrong, containers are very useful for keeping like-minded stuff together and an important organising tool

Most people tend to accumulate some form of clutter during their lifetime. It causes a myriad of emotions, making people feel anxious, guilty, embarrassed, overwhelmed and depressed. The word ‘clutter’ covers a wide range of things we keep and are extremely varied; it depends on our individual circumstances and personalities as to what we keep.

Clutter creeps into most homes and offices, even Professional Organisers… So why aren’t Professional Organisers’ homes cluttered?  Because we take small actions daily to keep our lives in order. Here are 5 simple strategies you can easily build into your life too: Create rules and habits around what you will allow and take action before

Are you an all or nothing person who is disorganised due to perfectionism? Perfectionism can hold us back in so many different ways, wanting to have the perfect presentation, the perfect proposal, the perfect home or office.  But at some point perfectionism can turn into procrastination hindering us from moving forward, missing deadlines and losing

Do you find your home is filled with so many household consumables that you forget what you have and end up buying more just to make sure you have it in or because it’s on sale? I love getting a bargain, while grocery shopping the other day I made a whooping saving from buying items

Staying on top of things can be challenging, especially when it comes to the kitchen and maintaining the fridge.  ‘Stuff’ creeps in on a daily basis and if we are not mindful, chaos can reign before we’ve had time to take stock. This can easily happen in the fridge.  I have 3 simple tips to

Picture a room, with everything is neatly stored in containers.  Does this mean it’s organised? Not necessarily!  It depends how the items are stored and whether the owner can find what they need. Picture a room where everything is messily stored in containers.  Does this mean it’s unorganised? You get the picture. I’m sharing this

Anyone else love to have overnight guests but also find it challenging? Too much stuff, not enough time or space are some of the more common obstacles. For me it’s a lack of time and space – I have one room set up as a bedroom and one bathroom. It gives me great pleasure to