Polly’s Guest Room
Polly finds out that company will be arriving shortly. The problem is, her guest room has become the family dumping ground.
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Think You Know Clutter?
Being a professional organizer is a privilege. I have the honor of being invited into people’s private lives. The job is fun, challenging and educational. I have learned so much over the years, mostly because clients have educated me about their belongings. Just for fun, I thought I would share an updated version of the
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Polly Throws A Party
Can you relate to Polly on this one? * * * * * How do you motivate yourself to pick up and restore order?
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Acquirers & Keepers
Working as a professional organizer has taught me a lot about possessions. I’ve learned that physical belongings serve a variety of purposes, including: Connecting us to our past (e.g. a varsity sport jacket) Embodying dreams for the future (e.g. a book on how to buy a boat) Keeping us healthy in the present (e.g. workout
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Exploring Minimalism
Have you heard of minimalism? It seems that word has become quite popular recently, and for good reason. Many are struggling under the weight of overwhelming schedules and accumulated possessions. The idea of living simply, of having only what we need, is appealing. Recently, a group of three fellow organizers and I gathered with the
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