Do you have too much stuff in your home leaving you feel overwhelmed? Are you attached to keepsakes such as kids toys and gifts leaving you feel guilty and unable to part with them? Here are 10 benefits of having less stuff to inspire you to take the plunge and let go. 1. Easier to Read More
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7 simple ways to keep control of kids toys
Do your kids’ toys multiply in the night? Did their toys once fit in 1 small box, but have now taken over the whole house? Try these 7 ways to wrangle back control: 1. Kids want to be where you are Don’t be concerned about creating a play room for the kids and their toys. Read More
A yearly overhaul makes the year ahead easier
Since I returned to work after my first son was born (almost 13 years ago), I’ve taken time off over the Christmas holidays. To fill in my days (and to make the year ahead easier), I undertake a yearly overhaul of many of the systems in our home. This year has been just the same Read More
Easy steps to declutter your wardrobe, kitchen, paperwork and kids toys
I held another successful decluttering workshop on Friday night showcasing the 6 steps of the Space and Time Organising S.Y.S.T.E.M. My first time at the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre; a great venue and turnout. I always start my workshops with introductions. I introduce myself, explaining what a Professional Organiser does and how I came to Read More
Make a start with the Space and Time Organising S.Y.S.T.E.M
I have had many conversations with people over the years about their organising challenges. I have discovered there are varying degrees of being organised. Some people are super organised in one area of their life, but not so organised in other areas. Some use to be really organised, but life got in the way and Read More
How to: Archiving kids art/school work
Somehow the Summer school holidays are over again. It’s now time to start to get back into a routine and tidy up loose ends from 2017. Did you get a chance to sort through the kids’ art/school work they bought home at the end of last year? If not here are 3 easy steps to Read More
Julie Cliff talks to Iain Messer about Professional Organising on 3WBC 94.1FM
On Thursday 3rd August I was a very excited guest on 3WBC (Whitehorse Boroondara Community) 94.1FM. I had a very entertaining chat with presenter Iain Messer on his program about how I help busy families get organised in their homes. The chat included all sorts of things including: how I help organise many areas of people’s homes such Read More
What does a Professional Organiser do?
TV presenter and Author Peter Walsh is one of the most well know people that could be considered a professional organiser . You have probably seen him on The Living Room. He is very likeable and great at what he does. But what does a professional organiser actually do when there are no cameras and lights and Read More
10 Steps to Declutter Toys
Do your kids’ toys multiply in the night? Did their toys use to fit in 1 small box, but have now taken over the whole house? Follow these 10 steps to wrangle back control: Choose a date and time to start decluttering the toys Get all the toys in the house to the one area (lounge, Read More
Letting go: Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method of decluttering
If you are interested in being more organised or have searched for tips on letting go of stuff you will have most likely heard of best selling author and organising consultant Marie Kondo and her KonMari method of decluttering. Marie has been in the press for quite a few years now. She has written numerous Read More