Culling books
Both clients and friends ask me why it’s so hard and exhausting to sort through books and stuff. A psychologist explained to Martin Copenhaver, who wrote It’s time for me to let go of some … Continue reading
Author Archives: elesheva
Passing on jewelry
Over a big family reunion my aunt brought a box of jewelry she no longer wears from her own collection including items worn by my grandmother. Her nieces and great-niece took a look to see … Continue reading
“What We Keep”
My alma matter posted an article (by Bill Shapiro and Naomi Wax) asking people to comment on the importance of ONE object they keep. One poster wrote about how he keeps an ax from his … Continue reading
“When an old synagogue downsizes, what do you do with all its stuff?”
That was a title of an article (by Alanna E. Cooper) that caught my attention. Downsizing at home is not the only place with its challenges. It’s an issue for many churches and other religious … Continue reading
Organizing your carry-on suitcase
This summer I traveled to both coasts for three and half weeks with a carry-on suitcase and a backpack for my laptop. I needed clothes for hiking, clothes for when I work with my clients, … Continue reading
Changing storage systems, especially after moving
Clothes are often stored in dressers, built-in cabinets, walk-in closet with shelves, closets with only hanging rods and if you’re lucky, maybe even a top shelf, or simply on a coat rack. There are so … Continue reading
Where do I hang those pants?
Do you have a chair, couch, ottoman, or hope chest in your bedroom that’s often covered with clothes? Clean clothes waiting to be put away after laundry or worn once and not quite ready to … Continue reading
Are all freebies worth it to take home?
I recently went with a friend to see a foreign film during a foreign film festival week. After the movie ended, the festival film organization was passing out free posters of its brand to all … Continue reading
Kitchen appliance manuals (big stuff)
Do you know where your house-related appliance manuals are? If you have the digital PDF version on your computer, ignore the rest of this blog post. If you’re like me and have the hardcopies, read … Continue reading
Aim for unscented cleaning products
It is so easy to pick up household cleaning products you’ve had for years and use regularly without realizing a subtle change in the product. Now there are scented garbage bags and scented Swiffer for … Continue reading