Simple Living

When I talk to folks about what I do as a professional organizer I am almost always met with questions about how to reduce clutter, make decisions on heirloom items, and in general where to start [...]

There are some tell-tale signs that you need to do some organizing. And they usually revolve around what you can’t find or can’t do easily in your space. Or in your life. In fact, [...]

Got clutter? Who doesn’t? We all fall prey to the suffocating effects of having too much of what doesn’t serve a purpose. When I meet with clients one thing I hear often is that they [...]

There is always something that gets in the way of us experiencing delight and joy in our lives, daily. It is part of life, actually, to be bothered by things that are often out of our control. [...]

Ahh, decluttering. It is definitely not an appealing task for most people. And it is a necessary one if you want to live an intentional life with less stress and frustration. There are many [...]

Getting and staying organized does not have to be a difficult feat. I know reading that might make it seem as though I am negating some of the struggle you have with what can often be a large [...]

As a culture, we sure are suffocated by stuff. We buy bigger homes, that we fill with stuff. We buy more clothes, and toys, and gadgets – and put ourselves into more debt because of it. [...]

I recently read a great article in The Atlantic by Arthur C. Brooks titled “A Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Start Over”.  He is, of course, talking about re-entering life post [...]

Cal Newport’s Digital Minimalism is one of the most important books of our time. I realize that is a big statement and I stick by it. It is one of the best books I have read about [...]

When it comes to living with less, knowing why you want to live that way is important. It is important mostly because the idea of living with less can sound a bit daunting, unappealing, perhaps [...]