Breaking the Cycle of Clutter and Depression

When you’re depressed, you feel like there’s a darkness in your mind that you can’t get rid of. It affects everything you do, and every relationship you have. You may feel hopeless, have very little energy, and feel fatigued. You may even feel as though you wake up in the morning more tired than you were when you went to bed. Depression can take over your life, if you let it.  Read more...

My Mother's Garden

Recently I joined a small group of Professional Organizers to attend a screening of a documentary called “My Mother’s Garden.” It’s an amazing story about a woman with a hoarding disorder and how her family comes to terms with her mental illness.  Read more...

Garage Cleaning & Organizing Tips

The purpose of a garage is to store your vehicle, seasonal storage, or create a work space, not for items that do not fit in your house. Organization is the key to a functional garage. However, before you begin organizing, you must clean and sort through everything. Read more...

Hold a Successful Yard Sale

Spring is a great time to freshen up your space while making extra money. Keep in mind that getting rid of the old makes room for the new. With proper planning, yard sales can be easy, fun, and profitable. Remember-- an Organizer can help you identify items to sell and reduce stress and overwhelm while you prepare for the big day!  Here are some tips from the experts at Space Matters. Read more...

Feng Shui and Health
Have you noticed that it seems that more and more people are struggling with health issues? At this time of material abundance and sophisticated technologies it seems we should be able to live in perfect health. And, have you also noticed that you and others are struggling to get and keep your houses clear of clutter and well maintained? Our lives are so full that home decorating and home maintenance often take a back seat to work demands, the needs of children, aging parents and a myriad of demands on our time. Read more...