16, Nov 2020
I read an excellent and touching article in the New York Times entitled “Down the Basement Stairs and Into the Past.” The author recounts his experiences when decluttering and downsizing memorabilia. As a professional organizer, I help people go through boxes, bags, and bins of their collection of souvenirs, inherited… Read more
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
11, Jan 2020
I was pleased to be a guest on CBC Radio’s BC Today on January 3. We talked about decluttering tips for the new year and the new decade. You can listen to the podcast episode on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. My section starts at the 26-minute mark. How to… Read more
24, Jun 2019
This CBC headline certainly caught my attention a couple of weeks ago. It is a story about a family that unknowingly hired disreputable movers. They lost thousands of dollars’ worth of possessions and irreplaceable mementos. For a move manager like me, this story is heartbreaking because it didn’t have to… Read more
29, Apr 2019
When offering our move management services, occasionally, a client asks whether they should move an item or buy it new at the destination. In the end, it is a personal choice based on many different factors. Below are some things to consider that can help you make a good decision… Read more
19, Mar 2018
Check out my recent Breakfast TV Vancouver spot where I chat about spring cleaning and letting go of physical things. Letting go is an important topic. As an experienced Professional Organizer, I know first hand that it can be a tremendous challenge and one of the main reasons why things pile… Read more
15, Dec 2017
Is it difficult for you to give away things? You’re not alone! Whether you’re moving, downsizing, or decluttering, many people struggle with it. In this excerpt from Reader’s Digest Best Health magazine, I talk about how to give away without guilt. In order to give away, we first need to… Read more
19, Sep 2016
A large part of my job includes helping homeowners downsize from a larger home to a smaller one. My team and I often edit through their life collections and uncover beautiful gifts and purchases never used (and sometimes never even opened). As they look at their items and decide what… Read more
11, Jul 2016
Even our storage supplier friends from Down Under, Kennards Self Storage New Zealand, have clients who face the same problems we face here on the West Coast when dealing with clutter. How Clutter Affects Us Clutter affects us in various different ways, other than not being aesthetically pleasing: Increased anxiety Impaired… Read more
07, Jul 2012
As professional organizers, we often work with homeowners who feel pushed out of their homes by all their stuff. Years of accumulation and procrastination have resulted in their stress, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed about not knowing where to begin. More often than not, the source of their anxiety is around… Read more
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Linda Chu really motivated me to be organized – I liked her 15 minute rule for getting started.
— North Vancouver City Library, Program Participant