Monthly Archives: January 2012

Fun and Flexible: Kids’ rooms don’t have to scream “theme” to work

Theme rooms tend to get a bad rap in the world of decorating. I have to admit that I am not opposed to children’s rooms with a bit of a theme to them, but I tend to encourage people to … Continue reading

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Fast Food: Make grocery shopping a little easier

I am a firm believer that a good grocery shop begins at home with just a bit of preparation. A little planning saves you time and money because you don’t have to take extra trips to the store and you … Continue reading

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Cutting the Emotional Ties of Clutter

Feeling the urge to purge — but not quite able to let go of some items? Here are some common objections to purging and how one might re-think them: 1.      “But it cost me money!” Yes, many of our possessions come with a … Continue reading

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Get Real: Or how the organizer took her own advice

As a professional home organizer, I often meet clients who need organizational help after some major life changes. Some of these events are positive — a new baby or a great new job, for example — and some are not … Continue reading

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