
Fast fashion, Shein and the whole damn mess
I thought things were getting better. I have been using a keep cup, riding my bicycle and shoving my soft plastics into the special bin
I thought things were getting better. I have been using a keep cup, riding my bicycle and shoving my soft plastics into the special bin
Decluttering involves a lot of decision-making, and there are important questions to ask when decluttering, to determine the fate of each item. Marie Kondo asks
Clea and Joanna, and Get Organized with The Home Edit first burst onto Netflix with Season 1 in September 2020 at a time when many
Julie discusses junk drawers and how to manage them with ABC radio host Adam Shirley, who confesses that his is called the Shit Drawer. This
Decluttering your junk drawers is easy. Everyone has them, so how do we keep them in check? Be somewhat intentional about what goes in. You
What would you do if you had to flee your house? Do you have an Important Document Folder? Two and a half years ago it
How to get your kids organised and store their toys. Organising with kids involves streamlining the school routine and arranging their toys in a way
Nike is onto something. Just Do It. Sometimes we waste so much mental energy procrastinating and creating avoidance strategies that it’s just easier to Do.
It’s easy to come away from a stay at an Airbnb feeling inferior about your overstuffed cupboards, or to covet your friend’s kitchen setup because
Click here for the Season 1 recaps. SPACE INVADERS EPISODE 10Michelle and Denis SPACE INVADERS EPISODE 9Dean SPACE INVADERS EPISODE 8Amara, Sokhem and Sokhey SPACE
New year, same clutter? It’s time to get a fresh start with your stuff. Decluttering tips for 2022 Start small and build up, to gain
Decluttering and organising are like re-constructing a poorly-made Ikea bed your drunk stepdad put together in a hurry. It’s difficult to fix without first taking
If I had a dollar for everyone who looks at their clutter and says “I have no idea why this is here”, I’d be rich.
Tidying up is something you do as a teenager to get your parents off your back. Since you are not 13 any more, stop tidying
Bottles under the bed, in the hot garage and above the fridge are common storage spots. Putting some thought into how we store wine can
Fashion is a big polluter and a cluttered wardrobe is not fun to use. So. How many clothes do I need? Clothes Minimalist Average Joe
Christmas is a heady mix of people, gifts and food. Whether you are hosting the big day, having a smaller gathering or not throwing any
Is your life organised or are you a hot mess? Here is a handy article about getting your shit together. If you need help with
There is clutter lurking in every home, in particular the following items. They wear a disguise of usefulness but are not worth the space they
Minimalism does not mean living like a monk or having no furniture. Rather it’s about prioritising and being intentional, to bring the good stuff into
The cost of real estate these days is eye-watering. Living in a smaller space might be a necessary sacrifice to stay in your chosen area.
Do you do house cleaning on a schedule, or at random? Does your calendar tell you when it’s time to scrub the toilet, or do
“What do I need to become a minimalist?” is asked a lot. As if there is some kind of prescriptive shopping list to turn your
Endless renos to keep up with the Jones’ are not my thing, but if your decor is looking a bit tired, targeting a couple of
Making to-do lists is so very 2018. To-don’t lists are much more fun. And productive. Declutter your responsibilities to clarify what’s important. And the great
If you have a lot of clutter in multiple rooms, hiring a professional organiser to make over your entire home is not fast or cheap.
How often do you declutter your fridge? The average family wastes hundreds of dollars a year on discarded food. Bread goes mouldy on benchtops. Bananas
It was once predicted that (we) future humans would have a lot of spare time. Microwaves, cars, washing machines and technology were all supposed to
My friend grew up in a family of five girls, so life was busy for her parents. Meal times, clothes washing, mental load and just
Shoe storage is often a fraught issue. Shoes are sometimes dirty, often unsightly and there is no one-size-fits-all solution for storing them. Shoe storage –
Are you are a minimalist with a messy partner? Or you want to get organised and your housemate likes their stuff everywhere? Once you start
In a consumerist society marketing is everywhere. From a young age we are told to get on the capitalist treadmill – earn, spend, impress, repeat.
Being human is difficult. We have big complicated brains. Confucious said that “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” (551 BCE)
If interior design and decor are on your social media radar, you may have noticed the rise of Cluttercore. It sprung up in 2020 in
Figuring out how many T shirts you need is one thing, decluttering sentimental items is more difficult. Emotions get in the way. But I have
Clothes can be difficult to declutter as there are lots of variables. Fluctuations in fashion, season and fit can alter the wearability of an item.
We all do it, mindlessly scroll looking for a dopamine hit or just to pass the time standing in a queue. Social media is great
I am asked this a lot – how many undies should I own? How many dresses do I keep? How many T shirts can I
You thought you were on the home stretch. You got through the crying baby phase, the terrible twos and all the ups and downs of
Decluttering can be a chore. Not for me, I love it. Most of us don’t naturally gravitate to it though, however we definitely feel better
Sometimes we need to take a step back and look at what we are storing, and why. This includes our wardrobes. Does your wardrobe reflect
The term ‘hoarding’ can be used pretty loosely. Clients often ask me “am I a hoarder?” and are relieved when I say no. On the
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) was once misunderstood as something that only shows up as misbehaviour in boys. In recent years the definition has expanded
During a Covid lockdown in July, South Australia’s Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier suggested it could be a good time to go through
Deciding we don’t need something is one thing, knowing what to do with it ethically and responsibly is another. Where can I donate my stuff?
It can be a big stumbling block for aspiring declutterers – what should I do with my stuff? What should I do with my stuff?
You’ve watched the shows, bought the books and splashed out on products that make big promises about organising your space. Maybe it’s time to call
There is a fine line between sterile and messy. Between cold and cluttered. The correct balance is effortlessly stylish and often draws on the Rule
Accountability and getting shit done go hand in hand. Without accountability we are lost at sea. How many times have you walked past the cluttered
Look around your cluttered bench tops and surfaces, and I’ll bet there are things which can’t be put away OR put in the bin. Candidates
Travelling with family overseas might seem impossible right now, so it’s a good time to work on the Australian bucket-list. Travelling with family – i.e.
A Quick Pantry Tidy Once or twice a year I know a pantry tidy is necessary because I start to hate my pantry and everything
Humans are incredibly optimistic. We think we will remember. We don’t. And even if we do, our memory is rarely as immediate and stress-free as
Junk drawers have a bad reputation. Is it deserved? Comedian Jimeoin has a little song called Third Drawer Down, poking fun at this known phenomenon.
People often ask me what a typical declutter client looks like. The truth is, they come in all ages, genders and demographics, but have a
Things people say on Facebook Marketplace messages often make me laugh. Partly because it’s difficult to convey tone via messaging. Partly because Melbourne is such
So you have watched a few organising reality shows, and want to know “how do I become a Professional Organiser in Melbourne?” The industry is
After the dust settles from the death and the funeral, looming large is the arduous task of packing up the deceased estate and its contents.
For a broader look at decluttering via selling, take a look at my previous article How To Sell Unwanted Stuff Online. This time however, I
Want to sell unwanted stuff online? I need to preface this by saying: it may not be worth as much as what you think. Amazon,
Click here for the Season 2 recaps. SPACE INVADERS EPISODE 10Mark and Arielle Mark and Arielle wanted a big family. And they got busy creating
If you have watched The Home Edit or wandered through Ikea you will know the appeal of containers. Even Marie Kondo has succumbed to the
Clients often ask “can I claim decluttering on tax?” This post is going to be riddled with disclaimers: I am not a tax accountant I
As children get older, their stuff changes. Pieces get smaller. Duplo changes to Lego. Wooden trucks are replaced with remote-control helicopters. Eventually there are fewer
Acquiring belongings is easy. A quick scroll through Amazon or Etsy, a few hours at the shops, a Christmas. Before you know it you have
I started sorting my stuff by colour recently. It began with my phone. It made me feel productive during a time when everyone on social
So you’ve finished the decluttering and organising process, and it was laborious. You don’t want to have to go through that again. (at least not
Decluttering and making decisions go hand in hand. The process of sorting, tidying and culling household items involves making constant decisions about go or stay.
Go Zones are go! Ready, set go! The Go Zone is like a set of starting blocks for your household, containing all the essentials for
Decluttering. Where do I start? Perhaps you have watched Marie Kondo and The Home Edit on Netflix and you want to transform your home. You
The post-Christmas comedown is upon us. Or maybe it’s not a comedown. Maybe it’s a relief that you have dispensed with family duties and no
It sounds a bit macabre but I promise it doesn’t involve corpses. Or even Ikea, which is surprising because Ikea is a useful tool for
Property styling and selling your home is a big process. You need to: Research prices of similar properties so you know what to expect. You
The End Of Year School Clutter is as reliable as Santa himself. It’s mid December and we are dragging ourselves to the finish line. There
It seems counter-intuitive, but when I declutter my bookshelf I am inspired to actually read more. Like all our stuff, when we curate and organise
The Wear Again pile is a grey area in our wardrobes. What do we do with the T shirt worn for a coffee dash before
I have been thinking about the Melbourne Cup. As Marie Kondo says, keep only those things that speak to the heart, and discard items that
Look around and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed at the amount of clutter. As we go through life it inevitably builds up around us. Old
In the modern era of too much stuff it’s difficult to imagine a time when people saved up for their furniture. They ate meals on
Following on from a previous post about pantries, let’s talk about pantry organising with containers. This is a divisive issue and please accept my disclaimer that I
Do you use the good stuff? Or do you have things in your cupboard for special occasions? Do you have wedding gifts still in the
Shifting house is said to be one of life’s most stressful events. Here are some hacks to make it easier. 1. Declutter first. Don’t waste
How do I clean my pantry? Let me count the ways. 1. Take everything out and wipe the shelves. Be gone, spilled flour and cereal!
This week I saw an exasperated Facebook post outlining someone’s to-do list. It’s a familiar trope, the mental load, the expectations put on women. I
Are You Future Focused? Now people want instant gratification, because current needs are paramount. They don’t believe a stitch time saves nine, because it doesn’t bear