less stuff,more travel
I’ve decided to start a new series of posts entitled “I’m Just Saying…” I wanted to address some questions that clients and readers have asked me. If you want a question answered on anything organizing email me at info@downshifting.ca. I heard that it is not good to have an office in your bedroom. What … Read more
Just saying… I’ve decided to start a new series of posts entitled “Just saying…” I wanted to address some questions that clients and readers have asked me. If you want a question answered on anything organizing email me at info@downshifting.ca. I am going away for school. What solutions do you have for a very small space that I … Read more
Too much stuff A few years back, I was working with an organizing client to downsize her clothes closets … Yes, I said closets. She had two houses a 5-minute drive from each other and would store her winter clothes in one and summer clothes in the other. She had a wide variety of pieces … Read more
I spent this weekend helping two clients set up their home offices. While setting up home files, we customized a system whereupon we used coloured file folders to keep the main categories separate then we put the sub categories in alphabetical order. For example, we had:Financial Papers – Green Folders – Subcategories – Banking, Investments, RRSPInveHome … Read more
It is the summer and I will be in Sarnia working with a client that owns THREE houses. This project began 2 years ago so we are going to keep going. Until, I see you next: here is a post that I wrote a few years back (with some editing)… No worries: I STILL LOVE … Read more
Today’s post is on my three best tips to kick start your organizing challenge. Tip # 1 – Take 5 – Take 5 minutes to clear some clutter. Maybe it is a junk drawer, part of your linen closet or a 3×3 foot section in your basement or garage. Take 5 minutes to tackle a project. You may … Read more
Our client is a mother of three young children. She is involved with her children’s activities and the responsibility of a large family home. Her house is very well maintained and is decorated beautifully. All seems to be in order with the exception of a tiny little secret. In her basement is a ‘guest bedroom’ … Read more
Every Monday, I challenge my readers to work through a quick 15 – 20 minute organizing task. These tasks involve tackling one small job at a time. It might be a kitchen drawer, a hall closet or your car. This exercise will help you get the ball rolling so you can do another job or maybe … Read more