Today is the first in a series of video chats on subjects ranging from clutter to bucket lists to eating more veggies. You know, all the things that make up the good life. I’m trying to mix it up a little and provide more variety for you to get the information, and I’d also like [...]
Decluttering and Company
June 6, 2009 By 1 Comment
Do you feel a sense of dread when a friend or family member comes to visit? Thoughts start racing through your head over where they will sleep, how you will get things organized in time, and hoping they will not judge you for being so cluttered. If you are any kind of packrat, the guest [...]
Final Notes on Decluttering Month
April 29, 2009 By 2 Comments
You’ve accomplished a lot this month, from learning the basic decluttering styles all the way down to disposing of your old medicine. Whether you made a huge impact on your space or simply needed to straighten up a drawer or two, give yourself a pat on the back. Learning to let go of the junk [...]
Decluttering Your Bathroom
April 27, 2009 By 3 Comments
The bathroom is where we rush to get ready in the mornings and the room we probably spend the least amount of time, yet it accumulates an awful lot of stuff: shampoo bottles, medicines, grooming products, cleaning supplies, towels, and appliances like hair dryers and electric razors. Most bathrooms even contain a mini library! That’s [...]
Closet Declutter Recap
April 24, 2009 By 4 Comments
I’ve received several emails and phone calls from people who have cleaned up their closets, but it seems like many of you are too shy to submit a before picture! That’s okay – the main goal of the project is to clear out the clothes that respresent the old you, not the current you. Because [...]
How to Declutter Your Closet, Part 2
April 22, 2009 By 2 Comments
Editor’s note: Don’t forget the closet challenge! The winner will receive a $50 Amex gift card. Contest details are here, and the deadline for submission is Monday at 5 p.m. Pacific. Now that you’ve done an initial purge of your closet you can start fine-tuning the arrangement. First, we’re going to sort the closet for [...]
How to declutter your closet, part 1
April 20, 2009 By 13 Comments
We keep a lot of memories in our closets: the dress we wore when we were at that “perfect” size, those high heels that hurt our feet but we can’t get rid of them because they cost so much, and especially those jeans that we are determined to get back into. In fact, most people [...]
Recap: Decluttering the home office
April 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Are you feeling less overwhelmed by your home office space? We’ve covered a lot of ground this week: Gaining control of the paper that comes into your home Clearing out old electronics and creating a permanent home for your favorite gadgets Simplifying your computer filing system and gaining control of email Creating a boundary between [...]
Kitchen declutter recap
April 10, 2009 By 2 Comments
How do you feel about your kitchen now? We’ve made some good progress this week with only a minimal amount of time spent decluttering.
It doesn’t take long to make an impact.
Do you have too many dishes?
April 6, 2009 By 3 Comments
When it comes to decluttering your kitchen, it is easy to focus on cleaning and stacking things neatly. But before you start stacking and scrubbing, first make sure you need all that stuff. Organized does not equal decluttered.
How Much is Enough?
