Death, taxes and dirty dishes

Death, taxes and dirty dishes

You’ve probably heard this famous quote: “In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes.” -Benjamin Franklin I think he left out a couple of things. Here’s my revised version: “In this world, nothing is certain but death, taxes, and dirty...
Does Your Home Truly Reflect You?

Does Your Home Truly Reflect You?

My home doesn’t look like Marie Kondo’s. If you came into my home expecting it to look like the photos on my website, you’d be surprised, maybe even a little confused. You might scratch your head and go, “Huh?” So I want to set one thing straight. Using...
When something you loved no longer brings joy

When something you loved no longer brings joy

Oh no! It stopped sparking joy! When I did my tidying festival four years ago, it was a life-changing experience in many ways. I learned firsthand that learning to tune in to what sparks joy with your possessions ripples out in your life in unexpected ways! One of...
Is it a good idea to tidy before moving?

Is it a good idea to tidy before moving?

Are you on the verge of moving from one home to another? Are you wondering if this could be an excellent time to declutter and pare down your possessions? The decluttering consultant in me would say enthusiastically, “Yes! Any time is a good time to do that!” But the...
Do you feel overwhelmed by how much stuff you have?

Do you feel overwhelmed by how much stuff you have?

Believe me. You’re not alone! Almost everyone I talk to about tidying expresses some degree of unhappiness about how much stuff they have. It’s so easy to get discouraged. Adding to that, there can be a lot of self-judgment about it. And adding to that is...