NEW Blog Post: Looking for ways to think more clearly and feel less overwhelmed? These practical tips on organizing your brain show how small changes like avoiding multitasking, writing things down, and recognizing emotional triggers can improve your daily life. Click to read more…
4 Steps to Transform Your Garage from Chaos to Calm Stepping foot inside a garage can be a treacherous activity. Tiptoeing past all the objects, trying not to slip or fall or slice open a foot. For some garages, escaping without dirt, grass, or wood shavings clinging to you is an impossibility. For others, as…
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‘Don’t stress about spaces you rarely enter’ – pro-organizers reveal why you should make peace with your home’s ‘dumping grounds’ and the only time you should worry.
So fun to chat with Ottilie about the importance of managing clutter in garages, attics, and basements and not letting these areas spiral out of control. Check it out, let me know what you think. 🙂
Summer clients typically revolve around one thing: moving, moving, and more moving. Whether it’s a new job, a growing family, downsizing, or just needing a fresh start, this season brings a noticeable shift to new homes. However, this past moving season in Houston was a tad slow. We still had people moving across town, but … anyone place their home on the market in early summer and are still trying to sell it? I’ve had many clients and friends experiencing a buyers’ drought this summer. Luckily, the market is shifting and more and more people are looking at homes.
So, if you’re gearing up for a FALL move, or know someone who is, these eight moving tips will help you avoid common pitfalls, reduce stress, and set yourself up for success in your new space. Moving doesn’t have to feel chaotic. With the right mindset and some thoughtful planning, it can be a powerful opportunity to reset your home and your life.
Because clutter isn’t just physical. It’s mental, emotional, and spiritual, too. If you’re ready to take back your space (and your peace of mind), these four simple, repeatable steps will help you organize any area of your home — one drawer at a time.
Get your kids ready for a smooth school year with simple, practical organization tips. From setting up homework stations to creating morning routines, these ideas make school days less stressful and more productive…
Take a look around your home. How is it set up? Was it organized with your unique routines in mind or is it more conventionally arranged? Think about where you place your belongings. Is there a pattern of traditionality in every room? For example, are pots, pans, and dishes strictly confined to the kitchen? Are toiletries, hair tools, and makeup only allowed in the bathroom? Are coats strictly relegated to the coat closet?
Sometimes our homes reflect what we think they should look like, not how we actually live. We curate for aesthetics, store items where they traditionally belong, and fight our routines in order to stay “organized.” But true organization isn’t …
The Impact of Assigning Household Tasks to Toddlers What age did you start helping out around the house? What household tasks were you assigned, and which ones have become second nature over the years—so much so that you barely notice they’re learned habits from childhood? Research has confirmed what many parents instinctively know: introducing household…
How to Organize Your Kitchen in a Weekend Ready for a wild and crazy weekend? Let’s organize your kitchen and tackle it in time for the holiday season! Using a weekend gives yourself a deadline, which can help you finish a job rather than just starting and stopping it. You’ll LOVE having your entire kitchen organized and it’s definitely…
4 Step Process to Achieve Home Organization Whether due to a lack of time, ability, or inclination, staying or becoming organized can be difficult. In today’s world, people extend themselves by working long hours, participating in extra-curricular activities for themselves or family members, time obligations, and so much more. Often, the task of organization slowly…