If you want to downsize or ‘right size’, deciding what to bring and what not to bring can often be the hardest part. Looking forward rather than looking back is the key. Visualizing what you want your next space to […]
Making a move at any age can be hard work, but after years in your current home, the process of downsizing, rightsizing and relocating to a new home can be overwhelming. If you are having trouble even starting the challenging […]
While organizing or downsizing, many clients ask us, ‘Is it okay to recycle, repurpose, or regift an item you’ve received as a gift if you aren’t able to use it or are not fond of it?’ Professional organizers see unwanted […]
In almost every project we work on, we come across memorabilia such as photographs, film, slides, hard copy videos (VHS. Beta, reels) awards, degrees, manuscripts and the list goes on and on… Invariably clients decide to put off dealing with […]
Is this the end of filing cabinets? Just think of the physical space saved by organizing personal paperwork into virtual cloud platforms and the convenience of accessing that information from anywhere. Information can be selectively shared with other individuals. Items […]
In part one we mentioned ‘Filers’ and ‘Stackers.’ Even if you’ve determined you are a stacker, it is recommended that you implement a storage system for long-term documents. For example, you would not store the large roasting pan that […]
Today’s senior living communities not only provide care and a safe space, but also activities for enrichment, camaraderie, and fun. We’re not just talking about Bingo anymore! Senior communities are attracting those in the 55+ crowd who not only need […]
I recently saw a film clip that was difficult to watch. In the scene, an older woman is shuffling around her kitchen, clearly in some mental and physical distress. The room is poorly lit as some light bulbs have probably […]
As organizers, we see all kinds of closets. From large and fancy to small and simple. Regardless of size, organized closets follow the same rules. Here are some of our favorite tips to keep your closet organized: 1. […]
Benjamin Franklin, one of the highest achievers of all time, understood the value of organizing wisely stating, “For every minute spent in organizing, an hour is earned.” He knew that time is a necessary yet finite commodity. What resource is […]