Gifts for the Wedding Season
I have a number of friends marrying this summer and early fall, so I have several wedding gifts to buy. I almost always pick gifts from the couple’s wedding registry or wish list. That way … Continue reading
Category Archives: TIP
useful organizing tips
Oh, time!
“Lack of time is not the major issue for them (though they themselves may think it is); the real problem is a lack of clarity and definition about what a project really is, and what … Continue reading
Where does this key go?
Sound familiar? Almost all of us acquire spare keys over the years: from next-door neighbors, family or friends; for cars, old homes or offices; or extras and back-ups prevent lockouts. What if your friends move, … Continue reading
Get your unwanted medicines out before April 30th
April 30, 2011, is the 2nd national Prescription Drug Take-Back Day for dropping off unwanted medications! There has been a lot of talk about how to properly dispose of unwanted or expired medications, both over-the-counter … Continue reading
Celebrate spring with a clean kitchen
Growing up, I associated April with kitchen cleaning. Passover generally falls in April, and my family prepared for the holiday by cleaning out the fridge and freezer, wiping down cabinets and appliances and going through … Continue reading
“Deaccession Project”
When my parents came to town last month, I took them to see the deCordova Museum. It so happened that the museum was in the middle of a show by Rachel Perry Welty, an artist … Continue reading
Visioning space
I hear this statement a lot from friends, family and clients: “I have too much stuff!” They often say it with anguish, yet many people struggle to take steps to deal with the problem. They … Continue reading
Labels, labels, labels!
This has probably happened to you at least once: you weren’t able to find an item you needed that you knew you had somewhere around the house or office. Maybe you chose to wait and … Continue reading
Put your home on a moving-day diet
Can you imagine putting your home on a “diet?” Watching your calorie intake and exercising to lose pounds isn’t so different from going through stuff to toss or give away to declutter your home. … Continue reading
Repairing vs. upgrading
Five years ago, I moved into a carpeted apartment and found that the previous tenant had left her vacuum behind. I thought that it was brilliant of her to leave it, as I didn’t own … Continue reading