Junk drawers – are they ever ok?
10/06/2021
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.
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The Get Organised blog contains musings about the physical and mental load and how to reduce them. How we manage our home and belongings has a huge impact on happiness, mental health, sleep and relationships. For hands-on assistance and declutter coaching, get in touch.
Tales from the Trenches – Typical Declutter Clients
07/06/2021
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
29/05/2021
I don’t consider myself much of an expert when it comes to selling online, because although I am a Decluttering Coach, selling is not where
How do I become a Professional Organiser in Melbourne?
23/04/2021
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
How to Manage a Deceased Estate
17/04/2021
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.
eBay versus Marketplace – which is better?
05/03/2021
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
How to sell unwanted stuff online
02/03/2021
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,
Space Invaders Review
20/02/2021
SPACE INVADERS EPISODE 10Mark and Arielle Mark and Arielle wanted a big family. And they got busy creating it. It’s a lot. A lot of
Should I put my clutter into containers?
20/02/2021
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
Can I claim decluttering on tax?
20/02/2021
This post is going to be riddled with disclaimers: I am not a tax accountant I am not an anything accountant OK so maybe not
How do I get my kids to put away their stuff?
14/02/2021
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
Decluttering and letting go of stuff
03/02/2021
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
Sorting my stuff by colour
23/01/2021
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
How to stay tidy
18/01/2021
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
16/01/2021
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.
Set up a Go Zone for kids (as published on Kidspot)
12/01/2021
Ready, set go! The Go Zone is like a set of starting blocks for your household, containing all the essentials for a smooth exit. Car
Decluttering. Where do I start?
11/01/2021
So you have watched Marie Kondo and The Home Edit and you want to be one of those people whose lives are transformed. You want
What should I do with unwanted gifts?
26/12/2020
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
What is Swedish Death Cleaning?
19/12/2020
So then what is Swedish Death Cleaning? Predictably enough, it comes from the Swedish language, which calls it döstädning — a fusion of the words
The Miracle of Property Styling
13/12/2020
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
What do I do with the end of year school clutter?
11/12/2020
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
Help! I Want to Declutter my Bookshelf
06/12/2020
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
The wonder of the Wear Again pile
25/11/2020
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 it was back
5 terrible truths about the Melbourne Cup
02/11/2020
I have been thinking about the Melbourne Cup. As Marie Kondo says, keep only those things that speak to the heart, and discard
4 types of clutter to conquer
16/10/2020
Look around and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed at the amount of accumulated clutter. As we go through life it inevitably builds up around us.
Too much stuff
20/09/2020
This scene may look orderly but there is unbridled mayhem behind those roller doors. In the modern era of too much stuff it’s difficult to
Pantry organising with containers
13/09/2020
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
Use the good stuff
05/09/2020
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 box?
Shifting house in 9 easy steps
04/09/2020
Let’s hope you are not shifting house in the midst of a global pandemic, but sometimes it just can’t be helped. Or you are reading
How do I clean my pantry? Read on!
28/08/2020
How do I clean my pantry? Let me count the ways. 1. Take everything out and wipe the shelves. Be gone, spilled flour and
