Last year I was interview by a journalist writing for the Sydney Child who wrote about age appropriate Christmas presents. She wanted a Professional Organisers take on the issue of too many toys, especially around these ‘special times’ in a child’s year. I am a designer before I started my career as a Professional Organiser, and one of the timeless design mantras has been: ‘less is more’ When I work with...

Advice on decluttering suggests that the things that are used least often are stored in less accessible areas, such as garages, basements, attics, the tops of wardrobes and the bottom of cupboards. We are talking about things that are used rarely for special activities (camping gear); seasonal (Christmas decorations); stored long-term for legal reasons (old tax records); or kept for sentimental value (wedding dress). This approach makes sense, as it works...

Electrical waste, better known as E Waste is becoming a massive environmental problem, plus causing a lot of clutter in our lives. Did you know there are over 16 Million Phones cluttering our cupboards and drawers in Australia? That’s a lot of clutter The average Australian typically upgrades their mobile phone every 12-18 months. Mobile phones contain a cocktail of highly toxic elements such as cadmium, arsenic and lead. Only 3%...

Ask any parent what is the most difficult child’s toy to organise and you’re answer will most likely be... LEGO! I helped an absolute Lego maniac sort their Lego recently, which took the best part of a day. Most of us don’t have the luxury to spend that amount of time on toy sorting, but the results were well worth it. So get it done once and for all using...

You’ve decided to declutter – to make the tough calls over what to keep and what to let go of. The vase you don’t like, the baby outfit that was outgrown before it was worn, the couch that clashes with your new decor – they’re all going, but they’re too nice to put in the bin. The most effective way to stop the unwanted creep back into your domain, is to...

Isn’t this so true! There is nothing like an unexpected guest dropping by to get your place in order. This doesn’t have to be a “stress test” if you apply the in8minute rule… Setting a timer can often be just the motivation you need to get the job done. Working in 8 minute bursts creates that same sense of urgency as that “unexpected drop in”. Try these… 8 MINUTE BEFORE BED...

With the holidays quickly approaching many of you are hopefully taking the opportunity to enjoy a little R&R and some quality time with the family! The perfect way to recharge the batteries!! Travelling, especially as a family, can be a little stressful! What to pack, how much to take as well as keeping track of everything on your journey are just a few of the things to consider. For me I...

You have a house full of books that you know you no longer need or will read! What to do with them can be a bit of a dilemma! Why not gift them to your family and friends. Simply bundle up a selection of books you think someone will like and tie them up with some nice ribbon. Attach a gift tag explaining that the books are pre-read (you can use...

Paper is one of the biggest contributors to household clutter. We don’t like dealing with it so we tend to put off, which can lead to bigger problems. Did you know? The average Australian household throws away 13,000 pieces of paper a year, most is packaging and junk mail. 5 Quick Eco Organising Steps to reduce paper clutter STOP Adding to the paper clutter. Unsubscribe to newsletters and magazines that...

Perfectionism is saying YES to everything. And although it is not immediately obvious, is a close friend of procrastination. The desire to have everything perfect and the reality of not being able to, or not having the time to, is so disproportionate, that a lot of people don’t even start. But often a job doesn’t have to be perfect – good enough but still meeting needs, budget and delivery date. Try...