Sometimes we lose a treasured item. Sometimes the lost item is found in a relatively short period of time. Then there are those items that suddenly show up after a long, long, time.
I’m talking years here. And the sad part is, the item usually is found in a place we never would have looked for it. …
Treasure Lost and Found Read More »
I’m always looking for simple ways to cut clutter from my home. It doesn’t come naturally for me. Even routines and habits don’t seem to stick if I’m not constantly focusing on them.
So over the years I’ve come up with tools and systems that help me stay on top of the clutter so it doesn’t get a chance to build up too much. When you use these 5 simple tools as part of your decluttering system, they help change your mindset about letting go of things. …
5 Simple Tools To Cut Clutter Read More »
We all have things that hurt us. I’m not talking physical hurt, but emotional hurt. Especially the ones caused by items we surround ourselves with.
You know what I’m talking about. It’s those items that bring up bad memories each time we look at them. They may remind you of hateful words said by the person who gave you the item. Or remind you of an embarrassing event you’d rather forget. …
How to Let Go of Things That Hurt Us Read More »
Can changing one word make a difference in how motivated we are to take action?
In the field of organizing and decluttering we read different words to describe what we need to do to make our lives better. Although all these words have similar meanings each person has their favorites. Some words are used more in the home setting. Others tend to be used more in the business setting.
Simplifying, Minimalizing, Decluttering, Organizing, Consolidating. …
Can One Word Make A Difference? Read More »
A couple of weeks ago a house in my neighborhood went up for sale. It had an open house that day so I checked it out. There are some lessons we can learn from going through an open house. Since most homes that are up for sale are decluttered, at least temporally, it can be inspirational to see how a clean, simplified home can look.
I’m also curious what other people have done when remodeling and decorating their homes. It’s especially helpful when the house is similar to mine. …
Lessons Learned From An Open House Read More »
