After over two decades of working in the organizing and downsizing business, we’ve learned that people usually come across these categories of items when they clear out their parents’ house. Brown Furniture Brown furniture is a term furniture dealers use to describe items constructed from solid wood. Some brown furniture… Read more
As a professional organizer with over 20 years of experience, I frequently help clients in private areas of their homes. But before we embark on the delicate art of decluttering and organizing our collection of discrete devices, it’s important to acknowledge that this article is for adults only. Firstly, adult-only… Read more
The first email tip on my blog was in 2005 when I did an interview for Chatelaine magazine. Since then, I’ve written many articles on email management, and the tips I included are still applicable today. Email is an indispensable communication tool for almost everyone, and since our inboxes fill… Read more
It was a fitting first day of the season for me to talk about springtime decluttering with Dan Burritt (subbing for Michele Eliot) of BC Today. We covered a few of the issues surrounding decluttering and downsizing. A clear space promotes a clear mind. If our space is filled with… Read more
Whether from childhood sports leagues, academic achievements, or professional milestones, old trophies and awards often pose a dilemma. They represent significant achievements in our lives and, as such, often hold sentimental value. However, as our lives evolve, there comes a time when we must let them go. Here is some… Read more
It’s that time of year again – spring cleaning. As a professional home organizer in Vancouver for over 20 years, I see the same decluttering tips and tricks offered time and time again. Many websites provide helpful advice even though it might not apply to everyone. However, I believe that… Read more
I was very pleased to be interviewed by Richard Forzley of Kitsbeach Vancouver Magazine this month. The article gives an overview of my dad and his Chinese-Western food restaurant, The Woodbine Inn. His goal was to provide top-notch hospitality and memorable moments for his clientele. For example, he ensured every… Read more
In our fast-paced world, effective time management is essential to achieving success. I have plenty of articles on this topic, but these are my top strategies to help you become a productivity pro. Track Your Time In the personal finance realm, advisors often ask people to track where they spend… Read more
Downsizing to a smaller home can be a daunting task. A significant challenge during this process can be disposing of large or unique pieces of furniture. These pieces often hold sentimental value or serve as statement pieces in a home. It can make letting go and “re-homing” them problematic. However,… Read more
We live in a consumer culture. As a professional home organizer in Vancouver, I see first-hand how much people buy – especially the items on sale for a “good deal.” Unfortunately, many of these items break or wear out quickly. The result is a pile of broken, unusable clutter filling… Read more
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