Clear Space

// My youngest son was peering over my shoulder, spotted this quote as I was scrolling and said "That is so true Mum!" Oh how my heart melted 🥰

An aptly timed reminder for the school holidays to make sure I carve out more time to just play with them.

How are your school holidays going?
I am enjoying the change of pace and not being a full-time taxi driver! 🚕😂

// Very excited to share some tips and tricks with the very talented Kathy Catton in this article for Lifetime Retirement Income about why Winter is a perfect time to start tackling those declutter jobs you have been putting off!

Grab a cuppa and have a read - hopefully it inspires you to make or start working on your 'to do' list! Remember the key is to make a start however small.

As always - I am here and happy to help 📞 021 071 9071

Swap spring cleaning for a winter declutter Winter is the new spring when it comes to decluttering. Without the call of the garden and more time on our hands, it’s the perfect time to create lasting change in your home. Kathy Catton talks to an expert and offers tips on where to start.

Oh now this could be a tempting idea to try at home! No more “it’s not mine!” 😂

Genuis level parenting unlocked! 🤣

// This is another great reason for me to work on increasing my book-reading habit! It may also explain why I can't get through more than a few pages in the evening without my eyelids closing 😂

// I’ve been trying to get into the habit of reading a bit more. I find it hard to sit and read when there are other jobs still to be done. I’m trying to join in on the kids absorbing reading habits and sit down with them! It's going to take a bit of practice, but I've got a few books lined up and waiting!! 🤩

Any good book recommendations and helpful tips to help me get into the habit?

// Often it is how we look at the task - try shifting your mindset next time you need to declutter! 🤩

// There has been a lot of talk lately about the gentle art of Swedish death cleaning. Although I understand the principles, I couldn't help but pick this book up from the library. It was an easy read with a direct yet light-hearted approach to tackling your clutter.
For me, one of the key points of the book is circled in the second image. Read it over and let it sink in!

Small steps at reducing your clutter will make a big impact down the track.

As always - get in touch if you need some help😀

Credit: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson

// My quote of the week made me think of a lovely regular client I have. She has a goal to create a minimalism-style home. With a lot of 'stuff' to sort through whilst navigating work, children and life it is easy for the overwhelm to creep in and to get stuck!

We schedule short blocks of time to fit in with her schedule to keep making small steps toward the end goal.

Our last appointment saw us revisit the linen cupboard. Having already given the cupboard a good sort-out a while back it didn't take long to set things back into place, discuss what was and wasn't working for her, discard a few things that were no longer needed and rearrange some other items.

It was great to stop and take a minute to look at her progress: she was sitting sorting through a pile of papers (that had been stuffed into the linen cupboard out of sight!), talking aloud deciding what to keep or throw, and asking for guidance when needed. Previously this pile of paperwork was too overwhelming but having made progress in other areas of her home and gaining the skills and mindset to tackle the task at hand, she was able to whittle through the pile!

Progress can take time, but it is so worth it! 🤩

I'm here if you need some help with your space.
Kirsten 📲 021 071 9071

Photo credit: Thisgirlcanorganise.com

// It's all about having good systems! Don't get hung up on what others are doing - the system needs to work for you!

// Had a blast creating this space for a client recently. I transformed an under utilised cupboard into a functioning mini bar 🤩
Who doesn't love a cupboard bar??!! 🍸🥂🍷

Get in touch to see what space I can create for you!
Kirsten 📲 021 071 9071

// This is a great quote to help in those times of overwhelm! Stop and focus on finishing just one task before moving on to the next.

Remember I am here to help as always!
Give me a call 📞 021 071 9071

With your adult/teen departing the house for Uni - has ‘O’ week left you thinking OMG?!

A vacated bedroom filled with ‘stuff’ in their wake?!

Get in touch and together we can organise the space back into a functional room again.

Happy to help organise any space in your home 😊

Kirsten 📞 021 071 9071

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