Letting go of sentimental items can be hard. Getting through all our nostalgic items can take a long time. And sentimental paper such as cards, letters, old diaries and journals are right up there with some of the hardest items
You might think you’re satisfied living in a mess, but believe it or not, being disorganised can come at a cost. For example, research shows that poor organisational skills costs the US economy an estimated $89 billion annually, and the
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably always looking for ways to use less of the earth’s resources and make your home more sustainable. Finding out the best ways to do this though, can be time consuming, so you’ll be
It’s generally agreed that clothing is the easiest category to declutter. So why is it that so many of us struggle to reduce our wardrobes? After all, I stopped clothes shopping for fun in my twenties, and have been stripping
I’m often asked – ‘is the KonMari method the same as minimalism?’ The short answer is no. At first glance they may look similar, and both certainly involve decluttering in some form, but the principles behind them are quite
Climate change is scary, and it’s easy to feel helpless. But you don’t have to build your own solar panels or donate your body to clean nuclear power studies to make a difference. You can help by changing the way
I have moved 12 times in 10 years, including hemispheres on more than one occasion. Crazy? Maybe, but I can honestly say one type of change I am okay with is changing my space. Packing, moving and setting up a new
A holiday is defined as “an extended period of leisure and recreation”, so let’s keep it that way. No one wants to spend their Christmas Holidays and New Year celebrations stressed out over a messy house or multiple jobs that
Spring has sprung! It’s time to throw open those windows (and drawers) and let the fresh air in. Is your house feeling a little stuffy? Or maybe you are not making the best use of your space? Spring is the
You have heard of Marie Kondo and you know she is about finding joy, but what exactly is the "KonMari Method"? In a nutshell, the KonMari Method is a revolutionary Japanese approach to simplifying, organising and storing. This unique way