#decluttering

#decluttering

"I've always believed in the necessity of loving where you are while you are there and building a home that truly feels like home," Gail begins. "When I step through my door, I am welcomed and held by the space that I've created and curated for myself. Here I can fully let go and simply just be. The hope is that my guests, whether it be friends or family (I do love to host) will feel the same way."

I'm not talking about the clutter in an everyday way (like shoes piled by the front door, or mail all over the kitchen counter), but the things that we've intentionally filled our home with (like decorative plates and photos). Sometimes I forget that all of that stuff is creating noise in the background of our home, making it feel loud and messy even on those rare occasions when it's clean.

The client was inspired to make a change because "90% of the storage space in the bathroom was being used inefficiently," shares Miyasaki. She describes the before as "a mess," with nothing categorized and drawers and under-the-sink storage not being utilized. With a budget of $450 (not including service fees), in six short hours, she was able to transform this space.

Every year at this time, I think of a quote from the Bible, but which I know from Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson, in which seven-year-old Jeanette stitches a needlepoint sampler decorated withthe inscription: The summer is ended and we are not yet saved. We are not yet saved: no, not in this house, where I experience the back-to-school week in September far more urgently than New Year's Day as the time of year for a behavioural reset.

Sophisticated things that are as genius as they are easy on your budget.

Extra bedding, mismatched socks, and old clothing can take up unnecessary space, contributing to a feeling of clutter in the bedroom. Removing items like mail, dishes, and empty boxes can significantly reduce this clutter.

Going through a divorce is undoubtedly transformative. It's not just about changing your legal connection with someone; it can mean shifting who you spend time with, where you live, and even what you own.

As I turned 25, I reflected on my relationship with material possessions and decided to let go of childhood items that no longer served me.

If writing by hand activates more connections in the brain, it's no wonder I rely on sticky notes in my daily life—my entire organizational system is built around them.

Facebook Marketplace is a great platform to quickly give away old gadgets, ensuring they're put to good use, while decluttering your space.

I would have torn my hair out, and Paul would have torn his out also, if we hadn't had her.

When decluttering, I recommend applying the ‘front and center’ rule where you actively re-evaluate old items by placing them visibly for a month.

Indeed, after eight hours sorting and separating the "loves" from the "leaves", there was nothing like the sweet relief I felt with a clean, organised and clutter-free wardrobe.