May 14, 2014 | General Organizing
A recently released survey by Havas Worldwide (Marketing & Communications) found that over half of the ten thousand people they surveyed across the world believed they could live without most of the items they owned. Two thirds of the respondents said that they... Read more
Mar 19, 2014 | Behavior, General Organizing
My spring organizing classes are full and my calendar is packed with client appointments…it must be spring (or something very close to it!) This spring is going to include a flurry of organizing because our winter seemed harsher than usual. More indoor time... Read more
Jan 20, 2014 | Clutter/DeClutter, General Organizing, Home
Whether we like it or not, many of us spend a lot of time indoors during the winter months. Cold temperatures and short days tend to keep us inside. One way to make the most of this indoor time is to get organized. We all have projects we would like to tackle, so... Read more
Jan 2, 2014 | Behavior, Clutter/DeClutter, General Organizing, Habits/Routines
It’s a new year and a great time to implement the ‘one in – one out’ organizing principle…We all received new items for the holidays, so now, why not take a few minutes to find a similar item to donate or discard? Whether it is a piece... Read more
Aug 8, 2013 | General Organizing, Habits/Routines, Simplicity
If travel is inspiration, then a recent visit to Germany is a great way to call attention to another culture and their organizing habits. Everything in Germany is organized. Everything. The sidewalks are clearly divided into lanes for bicycles and an adjacent... Read more
Jun 23, 2013 | Behavior, General Organizing, Habits/Routines, Projects
While working with a client I noticed a large pile of ‘return’ items sitting in the corner of her office. “I know I have a ton of returns – I’ll get to them,” she said exhaustingly. This is a scenario I find repeated in many of the homes I visit – piles of things... Read more
