Doing it with kids poses some extra challenges but can also be super fun, especially if you’re organised. And that’s where our planning guide comes in handy.
Full Travelling with Family article here.
Also if you need help with organising or packing, reach out and get in touch.
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
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
