green organizing
Boxing day was on December 26, a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day when historically, the upper class regift unwanted gifts to the poor. Today Boxing Day is equivalent to a shopping holiday.* Oftentimes we get … Continue reading
I recently worked with Rosemary* to help decorate her home for Christmas. In the span of her children’s lives, the family moved three or four times. Decor changed in each new home to accommodate different … Continue reading
Eleven to thirteen inches in diameter! “Since 1960 the overall surface area of an average dinner plate has increased 36 percent. The average dinner plate we commonly use today measures 11 or 12 inches across. … Continue reading
Yes, pet toys are cute to buy or give as gifts. Pets, like children, can get overwhelmed by the overabundance of toys and clothes. Pets, like children, do have favorites as well. If you’re finding … Continue reading
I recently worked with a client, virtually, who mentioned that she’s good about filling up bags to donate/give away. What is challenging is getting the bags into the car to drop-off. It is the extra … Continue reading
This may or may not come in a shock to you, I had help going through my clothes. My closets were not overstuffed with clothes but I realized there are many things that I’m not … Continue reading
I’ve read studies showing people may want to cook and yet have a hard time doing it when they have limited or no counter space due to overabundance of appliances and other clutter. It totally … Continue reading
Last February I worked with Ulysses who relocated to another state for his job. He left the furniture behind to stage his home as it goes on the market. He returned a few months later … Continue reading
In the last few years, there have been a lot of news articles on how most of the younger generations do not want their parents’ and grandparents’ stuff. Due to different lifestyle choices (hello simplicity … Continue reading
It can be fun to go through a childhood time capsule when it is in limited quantity. When parents save everything their children did from arts, schoolwork, photos and books, that can be overwhelming and … Continue reading