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Decluttering this New Year! January 2025 Space Clearing newsletter
(Hey, turn on the lights, open up a window, draw back the curtains…) Sometimes when decluttering, you end up moving furniture to a more...
Dec 31, 20241 min read
Goodbye November, you were hard…December tidying newsletter
It’s December and I've decided to change my usual winter mind-set from “I hate the cold,” to: “isn't it nice to be cozy!” Even if I don’t...
Dec 6, 20242 min read
The Perks of Hosting When You Don’t Like Hosting - August Newsletter
I know it can seem overwhelming to host a gathering, party or get-together. I am the face of overwhelmed at the prospect. I needed/wanted...
Aug 7, 20242 min read
A few things I know to be true – July 2024 Marie Kondo-ish Newsletter
1. Most “No Show Socks” don’t work. 2. Making your bed and throwing out the garbage will make you feel better. 3. ...
Jul 4, 20241 min read
Couples Counseling for Clutter -May 2024 Newsletter
5 tips for getting along with your partner around decluttering!
May 2, 20242 min read
All the new and groovy things… April Newsletter
It’s officially Spring! Ahhh, phew! I recently met up with a number of KonMari (Marie Kondo) consultants from all over the world to...
Apr 1, 20242 min read
Steal this idea! - February Newsletter
February is a hard month. Especially in cold climates. Maybe it’s just me – but I doubt it. It’s a cold and cranky time. With all the...
Feb 10, 20242 min read
Decluttering everything, like literally, everything - January newsletter
I often think about how Feng Shui and KonMari (the Marie Kondo method) can be applied to every area of your life. It’s like throwing out...
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Crossroads - September 2023 Newsletter
Another awesome book on Feng Shui, with practical, easy tips for decluttering your home and life!
Sep 1, 20231 min read
Fun Books for your summer! – Almost August 2023 Newsletter
Maybe your current summer beach reading list doesn’t include books on tidying? Ha! But, maybe it should. I have two big fun read...
Jul 22, 20232 min read
Picking a Date for Motivation - July 2023 Newsletter
I try to keep these monthly newsletters short, because hey, it’s not brain surgery. We’re just talking about decluttering to feel less...
Jul 7, 20231 min read
Stepping back to see things differently - June 2023 Newsletter
Clear your kitchen counters for more peace of mind!
Jun 2, 20231 min read
My response to the Op-Ed in the NY Times “Clutter is Good for you” - February Newsletter
X-mas and the winter holidays can be a lot! I am so anti-stuff that I was surprised by the growing mountain of boxes in the corner of my...
Jan 7, 20232 min read
The life-changing magic of tidying up! January 2023 Newsletter
It’s been a little over a year that I became a KonMari Consultant, helping clients tidy in the Marie Kondo method. But it’s been a...
Dec 21, 20222 min read
The Art of Discarding - December 2022 Newsletter
This weekend I read The Art of Discarding by Nagisa Tatsumi published in 2005. This book was the inspiration behind Marie Kondo’s the...
Nov 26, 20222 min read
Sharing your sacred space with others nicely - November 2022 Newsletter
A common problem people express when I help them declutter is, “I really want to declutter but my husband…” Marie Kondo’s philosophy on...
Oct 30, 20222 min read
How decluttering is like a runner's high! October 2022 Newsletter
I guess I’m kind of addicted to the feeling of an orderly space. There have been times that I’ve been called a “clean-freak,” or “OCD”...
Oct 5, 20222 min read
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