Letting go can be hard. I recently heard someone say, “Everything I get rid of has claw marks all over it.” I love this! Most people operate under an “automatic keep” mentality: once we acquire something, our gut reaction is to keep it. Unfortunately, if all we ever do is add, and never subtract, we […]
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What do picture when you think of the dark? Spiders? Ghosts? Danger? Darkness tends to be associated with things that are risky, scary, and/or unknown. The best way to diminish darkness is to add light. Shining a light often reveals that there wasn’t anything to be afraid of in the first place. Light also allows
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Winter days are not my favorite, but I have to admit that they do have their own charm. Snow-laden days are quiet (no lawn mowers or leaf blowers), and they tend to be the only time when cozy up by my fireplace. With their stillness, they also lend themselves well to working on organizing projects.
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There is a phrase I frequently use when working with clients: The floor is not a shelf. Shelves are what we use for storing and displaying belongings. In contrast, the floor is primarily for furniture. As with most rules of thumb, there are exceptions. For instance, near your entryway, the floor may also accommodate shoes.
When You Need to Get Things Off the Floor and/or Out the Door Read More »
If you are lucky enough to have a home, you may wonder how to make the most of it. Most people want their spaces to look and function well, and yet many are struggling. As I discussed last week, the backlog of decisions and their associated “stuff” that we may have neglected can feel daunting.
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