Posts Tagged: clothing

How to Build and Organize a Clothes Mending Kit

08, May 2023

News articles continue to indicate that fast fashion is a significant contributor to climate change. Of course, the first step is buying clothing that will last and taking care of it. However, even if you take good care of your clothes, eventually, seams and hems come undone, sweaters get snagged,… Read more

Organizing Your Socks and Stockings

12, Dec 2022

Do you rummage through an overflowing sock drawer looking for a matching pair every morning? Are your tights and pantyhose tangled in knots? Although it’s a small task, organizing your socks and stockings will save you a lot of time every day. Declutter Your Socks and Stockings The first step… Read more

Does Your Clothing Enhance Your Productivity?

26, Sep 2022

We’ve spent two or more years working from home and wearing whatever we want. Now people are moving back to their office spaces and dressing in their office-type clothing. And I wondered, “Does clothing enhance your productivity?” Enclothed Cognition About ten years ago, scientists performed experiments asking students to perform… Read more

What to Pack in Your Suitcase for a Move

22, Feb 2021

One of my top ten tips for a stress-free move is to pack your suitcase as if you were going on a working vacation. Even if you are moving locally, you might have to stay in a hotel or at a friend’s place unexpectedly. For example, there might be a… Read more

Organizing by Colour Isn’t Always the Best Option

26, Oct 2020

We’ve all seen those magazines and television shows where home décor experts sort items by colour. From books to clothes to toys, they organize everything into the ROYGBIV rainbow colour sequence. Without a doubt, it looks pretty in the photos and on-camera but is organizing by colour the best option?… Read more

Closet Design Tips

27, Jul 2020

Congratulations! You have decluttered your wardrobe and are left with comfortable clothes that make you feel your best. Now it is time to organize your closet. A well-designed closet will store clothing properly, extend the life of your clothes, and allow you to find what you need when you need… Read more

Cottage Q&A: Weekend Packing Tips

03, Jul 2020

Last year I was interviewed by Jackie Davis at Cottage Life magazine for their Cottage Q&A column. I provided weekend packing tips for the cottage. My tips to help simplify and organize packing and unpacking include: Reduce the amount of stuff you have to take back and forth. Make a… Read more

Organize Your In-Between Clothes

11, May 2020

Clothes that you’ve worn but are not dirty enough to wash can’t be hung up in your closet, nor can you toss them in your laundry basket. They’re “in-between clothes.” For people living in smaller homes without a washer/dryer, throwing everything into the laundry basket even if it might not… Read more

Keep or Toss the Wedding Dress?

27, Jan 2020

One item that we often find when we help clients declutter is a wedding dress. They often ask me if they should keep the dress, or let it go. It is a tough decision! Different people take different factors into consideration when they make their choice. Over the years, I’ve… Read more