Joy Perkins You might not think those two topics go together but I have to disagree. We just had a fun weekend. On both days we worked in San Francisco for male clients getting their houses organized before new partners could move in. In some ways, the clients were very different – one lived in a very … Read more
Ok – I admit I’m a sucker for a well organized garage. The above was said by a very motivated client last Saturday. We cleared out his garage, assembled shelving and boxed and labeled for hours. We sent 3 SUVs full of donations off to support other people and we filled a small dumpster with … Read more
Yesterday, I enjoyed a lovely family gathering. I hope you were able to spend your day with loved ones. Before dinner, one of the kids went around and asked each person to list a few things they are grateful for and put the slips of paper in a basket. After dinner, we each pulled a … Read more
Many times, I’ve seen clients declutter their home and gain new jobs, hobbies or even lovers. Just this month, I received a note from a client from a year ago with similar news. “Guess what? I am moving again! The good news is that I am in love and my boyfriend and I just bought … Read more
I had a great 4-hour session this morning helping a client whose guest room had become a catch-all room. She was motivated by a garage sale being held by one of her favorite charities so was able to let more than 50% go. After decluttering, we re-packed and labeled the remainder and the room now … Read more
Often, we find interesting items when helping a client organize. Last month we helped a client organize her husband’s den. He had passed away a few years ago and she had been unable to tackle the room, with all the sad memories, on her own. As we worked, we created a box for any personal … Read more
This week my team coordinated a move for a wonderful couple. We were so impressed with their attitude to all the chaos and change around them. I don’t approve of the way words like “bravery” are often thrown around but that is what I witnessed this week. They were leaving a home they built 41 … Read more
I just read this wonderful article by Leo Babauta – check out his website Zenhabits.net I know people who travel with several huge suitcases and carry-ons for a short trip, even if there’s no way they’d use everything, because it makes them feel safer. Others have a lot of clutter in their homes for the … Read more
Here’s the perfect opportunity to donate some items. Paws In Need asked me to pass this notice along as their press release has not been picked up by any of the newspapers or media at this time. As I’m always looking for ways to help clients release their unwanted items, I’m doing just that for … Read more
Ellen DeGeneres did a very good job of describing how hard it is to go through a closet and not make excuses to keep things “just in case.” Her idea of having a special day where you wear all the lonely items – bridesmaid dresses, “bargains” you never found the event for etc. is hilarious. … Read more