In a world where material possessions often come and go, the value of thoughtful gifts that can be worn or read transcends the boundaries of fleeting trends. Choosing presents that are wearable or readable goes beyond the tangible nature of the gift; it becomes a meaningful gesture that lasts, leaving a lasting impact on theContinue reading “The Joy of Giving Wearable and Readable Presents; A Thoughtful Gesture That Lasts”
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How Many Kitchen Gadgets are lurking in Your Cupboards?
There are many gadget that I see in my clients’ kitchens which are rarely used or not used at all. Bought with good intentions, they have ended up taking valuable spaceI. I’ve owned some of these, bought or gifted, but actually not used enough to justify the space they are taking up. I’ll be showingContinue reading “How Many Kitchen Gadgets are lurking in Your Cupboards?”
Why Clutter Breeds Clutter
Visual Overload; When a space is cluttered, it becomes visually overwhelming. This makes it difficult to locate and access items, which often leads to simply adding new items on top of the existing clutter rather than organising it property. Lack of Organisation; Cluttered spaces usually lack a clear organising system. Without a designated place forContinue reading “Why Clutter Breeds Clutter”
September, the Unofficial New Year
September, often overlooked as just another month on the calendar, holds a unique place in the hearts of many as a time of new beginnings. While January 1st marks the official start of the year, for many, September feels like a fresh start, a chance to turn over a new leaf, and an opportunity toContinue reading “September, the Unofficial New Year”
Enter the De-Influencers
This is a term I hadn’t even heard of a few weeks ago but have now seen many (mainly) TikTok videos on the subject. So what’s it all about? Well I split the posts into 2 types. The product specific posts and general posts on over consumption. The posts talking about specific products and whyContinue reading “Enter the De-Influencers”
Don’t Forget Your Garage
Is your garage in need of a declutter and well thought through organisation? If you are lucky enough to have a garage, what’s the betting that rather than being used to house your car, it is used to store all manor of other things; tools, bikes, pots of paint, old furniture, fridges/freezers, garden furniture andContinue reading “Don’t Forget Your Garage”
Clutter – What type do you have in your home?
And what can you do about it! As the saying goes, “one man’s rubbish is another mans treasure”, and similar can be said for clutter. What one person sees as clutter someone else may find useful or loved. Clutter – A collection of things lying about in an untidy state Noun So what can beContinue reading “Clutter – What type do you have in your home?”
Decluttering with purpose
Sometimes there is a specific reason (with a time scale) for decluttering and organising, such as guests coming to stay. I recently worked with a client where we had previously planned to organise the loft, but things change! On arriving and discussing our aims it was obvious that we needed to alter the plan. WeContinue reading “Decluttering with purpose”
Every Day’s a School Day
I love learning and am pleased to announce that I have completed the Centre of Excellence Professional Decluttering and Organising Business Diploma with a distinction. We have far more stuff today than ever before, the average woman in the 1930’s had less than 40 items of clothing and wore them regularly (Cladwell). Today, she hasContinue reading “Every Day’s a School Day”
Spare Room Sorted
I am pleased to be part of the Spare Room Sorted scheme along with many other professional organisers across the country. We are offering free decluttering and organising advice both virtually and/or face to face to clear your spare room if you are hosting a refugee from Ukraine. Visit Spare Rooms Sorted website to findContinue reading “Spare Room Sorted”