I’ve written before about my downsizing adventures. In case you missed it, my husband and I downsized from one...
2023 has been a year of travel for me. After the lockdowns of COVID times, we have taken the...
When I shared my article about the 7 milestones to celebrate in your organising business recently, a few people...
If I say, “It takes two, baby” and you immediately start humming the old Sonny and Cher hit in...
We’ve done the alphabet, now it’s time for organising by numbers. And where else could we start than with...
Can you believe it? We’ve come to very last A to Z of Organising. X-rays – What the...
Even organisers make travel packing mistakes. That’s the theme for organising lesson #6 from Morocco. In my defence, I...
One of the joys of travel is seeing wonderful sights, taking photos galore and then enjoying them when you...
Organising lesson #3 from Morocco came when we were blessed to join a local family in their tiny home...
Well, well, well. The A to Z of Organising has landed on W. Wardrobe – Sometimes the best...
Organising lesson #2 from my Moroccan holiday is about communication and comes from Mustapha, our wonderful tour guide. Not...
Organising lesson #1 during my recent trip to Morocco was actually something I already knew. But I was reminded...
I am recently returned from a lovely 16-day trip to Morocco. It was entirely different in many ways to...
Please allow me to introduce you to Kirrilee Lehman and Taryn Maybury, from Queens of Clutter in Perth, Western...
Last month I asked my colleagues a question: Do you enjoy listening to music while decluttering? Because I sure...
Va Va Voom! We’re up to the letter V in the A to Z of Organising. Enjoy! Virtual...
Rachel Attard, now based in Melbourne, has a unique role as a professional organiser. I’ll let her explain. I...
One of the biggest frustrations our clients have with the process of getting organised is getting started. They don’t...
In my most recent Quick Question survey, I asked, What misconceptions about your work have you encountered from non...
Grab your calendar. Turn to May 20th and mark in big bold letters – World Organising Day. If your...
Lauren Jackman operates her business, Serene Spaces for You, 30km from Christies Beach in Adelaide. She agreed to an...
Are U ready for the letter U in the A to Z of Organising? Umbrella stand – The...
In the early days of my professional organising business, I heard a lot of naysayers. When I told them...
Recently I shared my simple little spreadsheet that helps me quickly locate items in my new home. It’s official...
Karen White from The Sorting Angel operates in the Melbourne metro area, particularly the east side of town. She...
In this edition of the A to Z of Organising, I bring you 3 diverse T words. Teeth...
Way back, over ten years ago, I was on holiday in Western Australia. Those wildflowers are amazing! So are...
I’ve been active in the organising industry, both here in Australia and overseas since 2005. I’m privileged to...
Sarah Deitz from Reclaim Your Space is based in beautiful Otford on the NSW East Coast, about an hour...
Here we are already at the letter S in our A to Z of Organising. Safety – Decluttering...
With the summer school holidays just passed, I want to ask, did you take a break from work? If...
I’ve chosen my word for the year. It is Nurture. In past years, I have done some thoughtful exercises...
Are you considering a career change into the world of professional organising? If so, all kinds of good stuff...
I’ve introduced them to you before. The organisers I’ve interviewed for the Organiser Showcase series gave great advice in...
In my Organiser Showcase interview series, I always ask: What would you say to someone just starting out as...
The next letter in the A to Z of Organising is R. Recipes – Recipes come to us in...
On average, how many weeks of annual leave do you take each year? That’s the question I asked professional...
After not being able to travel overseas for so long, and with many trips cancelled, my husband and I...
Are you Q-rious? In the A to Z of Organising, Q is for… Questions – Being able to ask...
Christie Flora from florandorder operates entirely online and has clients all over the country which she finds very exciting....
Out of the blue, over the weekend I received a phone call from someone whose children I cared for...
In last month’s Quick Question survey, I asked: What occupation, paid or unpaid, did you hold immediately before becoming...
There are milestones worth celebrating in your organising business. I wrote about seven of them here. But there are...
Amanda Lecaude from Organising Students works with students and their parents, as well as schools throughout Australia and even...
In the A to Z of Organising, P is for… Pantry – If the kitchen is the heart of...
Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert? That’s what I asked organisers in last month’s Quick Question...
You may have heard that I moved house recently and it involved heavy downsizing. My husband and I moved...
Stefanie King from The Organising Project services the Lower Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, Northern End of the Central Coast...
And now we’ve come to the big O. What would the A to Z of Organising be without it?...
As an organiser, do you work with clients on weekends? That’s the question I asked organisers in last...
I’ve known Amy Kennedy from The Organising Bee in Canberra for many years now and have always admired her focus...
In our wander through the serious and lighter sides of organising with The A to Z of Organising, we’re...
Each month I ask my fellow organisers a Quick Question. Their responses each month help to build up an...
I’m downsizing again. After ten years living in my lovely little apartment, I’m moving to an even smaller apartment,...
I invited Marion Ivermee-Villarosa from A Place of Calm to answer my interview questions, and she graciously accepted. Marion...
Mmm. Our look at the serious and lighter sides of organising with The A to Z of Organising, we’re...
How will you celebrate World Organising Day? That’s the question I posed last month in my Quick Question survey...
There are milestones to celebrate in your organising business. There are anniversaries and revenue targets and launch dates, and...
As a graduate of my professional organiser training, I invited Virginia Wells from WellSorted – Professional Organiser to answer...
In our journey through the serious and lighter sides of organising with The A to Z of Organising, let’s...
What will you be doing over the Easter holiday break? If you dream of putting your feet up and...
Each month I ask my fellow organisers a Quick Question. Their answers help to build an accurate picture of...
Let me introduce you to Narelle Sheeran from Organise and Enrich. Narelle is a graduate of both Intro to...
In our exploration of the serious and lighter sides of organising with The A to Z of Organising, we’ve...
Last week I wrote about the survey results on the question of supplying organising supplies for our clients. The...
Each month I ask my fellow organisers a Quick Question. Their answers help to build an accurate picture of...
As a graduate of my online training, I asked Georgia Holmes, professional organiser and founder of Thriving Spaces Organising,...
On we go with our exploration of the serious and lighter sides of organising with a wander through the...
When Rocketbook Core appeared on my granddaughter’s schoolbook list I was intrigued. After checking it out online, I was...
I’ve been active in the organising industry, both here in Australia and overseas since 2005. It’s been a privilege...
One of my organiser training graduates is Rachael Wald, who has a unique background and path that brought her...
I have often recommended a shredder as an essential home office tool for disposing of sensitive information. I wrote...
Let’s continue with our exploration of the serious and lighter sides of organising with a wander through the alphabet...
What a joy it was earlier this month to catch up with my fellow professional organisers of Melbourne for...
I asked my fellow organisers to share their favourite clutter free gifts to give. Thanks to everyone who responded....
Allow me to introduce Chantal Imbach from Photos In Order, based in Eltham, a leafy green outer suburb of...
Has COVID Killed the Organising Industry? I often hear this question asked in various ways: “Is now a...
Each month I ask my fellow organisers a Quick Question. Their answers help to build an accurate picture of...
Let’s keep exploring the serious and lighter sides of organising with a wander through the alphabet with The A...
I’ve seen lots of clutter in my 16 years as an organiser. I’ve seen the effect it has on...
In this month’s Graduate Showcase, allow me to introduce Shari Robinson, professional organiser and owner of Sensibly Sorted, based...
Let’s talk about self-care for organisers. October’s Quick Question Survey asked… How do you wind down after working with...
Oh boy do I love magazines. I love the glossy pages, the ideas, the recipes, the pretty pictures, and...
Let’s keep exploring the serious and lighter sides of organising with a wander through the alphabet with The A...
Welcome to a new series of blog posts showcasing the talents and journeys of some of my training graduates....
One of my earliest organising memories is sorting and organising the household button jar. I had great pleasure in...
A lot of professional organisers have asked me about virtual organising consultations lately. As lockdown restrictions continue to come...
We’re still on the journey, exploring the serious and lighter sides of organising with a wander through the alphabet...
One of the very first organising projects I got paid for was to organise someone’s recipe collection. I gathered...
Last month I posed the quick question, With the Australian Census taking place this month, what will you declare...
Last week I wrote about helping clients to let go and the magic of being able to pass things...
When you’re getting rid of something because you don’t need it, use it or love it, it feels great...
Let’s continue our exploration of the serious and lighter sides of organising with a wander through the alphabet with...
Last week I wrote about the Quick Question survey results which showed that 74% of professional organisers who responded...
Last month in my Quick Question, I asked the simple question, “Right now, would you rather have a day...
“Organising is fun. Whenever we go into lockdown, I get more decluttering done.” That’s how one conversation went this...
At the start of each Professional Organisers of Melbourne meeting, we have some fun with what we like to...
Let’s explore the serious and lighter sides of organising with a wander through the alphabet with The A to...
Last month I conducted a survey of professional organisers to see which are their favourite organising books. The results...
It’s time to celebrate the end of financial year. What are your plans? Seriously, is there a better feeling...
Do you know why people hire a professional organiser? I’ll give you the tip. It’s not to get organised....
Let’s explore the serious and lighter sides of organising with a wander through the alphabet with The A to...
At the start of each Professional Organisers of Melbourne meeting, we have some fun with what I like to...
Just like fashion, organising trends come and go. I’m curious about those trends in organising. Noticing and analysing the...
Do you love to help people? I do, but something’s got to change. A while ago I wrote about...
What if you needed help to get organised and you couldn’t find someone who spoke your language? It’s something...
Let’s explore the serious and lighter sides of organising with a wander through the alphabet with The A to...
It’s a wonderful thing when you get to live your dream life. I’m a lucky lady. I get to...
Professional organising is a privilege. I get to do what I love and get paid for it. I get...
Guess where I will be at 5am tomorrow morning (Wednesday, April 21st)? I’ll be attending the NAPO Virtual Conference....
Last Sunday I attended a book launch. I’m part of the Band of Batchers led by Holly Cardamone from...
When helping clients to get organised, the focus is often on decluttering. But there is more to being organised...
Over my organising career there are certain phrases I hear from clients over and over again. Here are just...
The life of a professional organiser is not a glamourous one. It’s certainly satisfying but the satisfaction often comes...
Let’s talk about before and after photos. I have some thoughts on the matter and it’s time I shared...
I love lists. They are a great way to get things out of my head and into an organised...
It was only February when it happened, just 6 weeks into the year. How could I have already forgotten...
Three things happened on Monday this week that reminded me that sometimes to get the good stuff it takes...
Have you ever noticed how sometimes starting is the hardest part? Just as our clients feel daunted by starting...
Are you ready to discover if a career in organising is for you? As an organiser, one of the...
One of the most frequently asked questions I get from wannabe new organisers is “How did you get started...
Sometimes it just doesn’t come. The energy and enthusiasm to get things done. Yes, I’m here to tell you...
When I first started out as an organiser, back in 2005, I was good at organising things. I knew...
I’ve been an active part of the organising industry for around 15 years now. I’ve seen the industry here...
See Ya later 2020! I sure am happy to welcome in a new year. I frankly can’t wait to...
This time of year is a wonderful chance to lay on the beach/couch/verandah/hammock and read. Here’s a list of...
Usually around this time of year, I host a webinar class all about the organising trends of the past...
When I first contemplated the idea of being an organiser, there were very few of us here in Australia....
Have you ever wondered where to start when you are becoming a professional organiser? It’s a lot like where...
I believe that getting organised has the power to transform lives! Getting organised can help you make time for...
Have you ever wondered why clutter makes you feel bad? Clutter is a DISTRACTION Clutter calls to you, demanding...
Last week I wrote about the power of celebrating milestones with our clients. It’s important for them to feel...
There is a wonderful power in celebrating milestones. Milestones are markers along the path to success and have 3...
If you judge success by the number of successful actions completed, boy do I have a tip for you!...
It’s high time I let you know what’s going on at Creating Order from Chaos. As usual, I’ve been...
My mother would have been 96 years old on October 14th, 2020. I think of her almost every day,...
“What label maker do you use?” That is one of the frequently asked questions from clients and organisers alike....
When I heard there was a new organising TV series coming to Netflix, I had two simultaneous but opposing...
100! It’s a big number. It’s a number worth celebrating. Small children celebrate their first 100 days in school....
Last month an email landed in my inbox that seriously knocked my socks off. The email came from one...
Spring has sprung and isn’t it wonderful to see the flowers blooming? Our natural human instinct is to fling...
Are you ready for a Spring Fling? I am. I love that spring I get in my step when...
Let me share with you five of my favourite apps and how they make my business life easier and...
Hey fellow Professional Organiser, I want to talk about your target market. Let me ask you something… If you...
Memorabilia can take the form of many things. It could be a random collection of childhood detritus the postcards...
Over the past couple of years, I’ve featured some wonderful colleagues on my webinars. In this article, seven of...
It’s high time I let you in and showed a little of what makes me the woman I am...
Some things are easy to say No to. A plastic bag at the supermarket checkout. A second helping of...
I guess it’s no accident that my Creating Order from Chaos logo is all about squares. It turns out...
Last week, as part of my usual service, I mentored someone over a video conferencing call. Isn’t technology wonderful?...
I do enjoy a Saturday morning relaxing read of the newspaper, and always enjoy checking out the Domain section....
Last week I worked on my testimonials web page. In the process, I received some wonderful testimonials from past...
Working face to face with clients in their home is how most organisers deliver their services. The process works...
It seems to me that Mary Poppins is very much like a good professional organiser. Let’s see 7 things...
I love to give gifts, and to receive them! Who doesn’t? But none of us needs more clutter. At...
Giving a handwritten card is a wonderful way to show you care. Receiving a heartfelt card makes you feel...
I want to tell you about a few simple ways you can organise greeting cards. Handwritten cards are still...
How is it that some people find decluttering easy, and others find it so difficult? It sure does come...
Today’s post is brought to you from the wonderful world of shoes. Shoes are a girl’s best friend, right?...
Do you think you don’t have time to get organised? What if I told you there are lots of...
Is your car organised? Is your car maintenance up to date? There’s so much to having an organised car. ...
The good news and the bad news Over the years I’ve worked with some wonderful women with one common...
At some point in our lives, most of us will move house. If that’s coming up for you, read...
Organising children can be like herding cats. But life is definitely easier for everyone when things are organised. Read...
As well as working as a Professional Organiser, Tracey Warren from Professional Organising Solutions is a sole parent to...
Is your email out of control? Look no further. Organise email once and for all with tips galore in...
It seems like we all struggle with keeping email under control. If that’s you, read on because Tracey Warren...
Continuing the Downsizing theme for this week, I thank Tracey Warren from Professional Organising Solutions for her downsizing tips....
Downsizing is a hot topic. Whether you are an empty-nester, or looking to reduce your mortgage by reducing the...
Part of the organising process is letting go. Letting go of clutter, of piles, of appointments that sneak into...
Paper is everywhere. Organising paper is something almost everyone struggles with. Thank goodness for my organising colleagues and their...
Spring has sprung and, in my humble opinion, there is nothing better than organising in Spring. Organising in Spring...
Pets pick us up when we are down. They share love and make us feel happy to walk in...
Are you ready to listen to organising tips? These days there are so many ways to consume information, learn...
Do you hate decluttering? I get it. Even though I love to declutter and organise, I understand that it’s...
What is the best reason to have an organised bedroom? For me it has to be all about the...
Are books the hardest thing to let go of? So many of my clients say that they are. I...
One of my very first paid organising projects was to organise recipes. It was a collection of recipes, with...
My granddaughter just might be a Professional Organiser in the making. I had some special time with her over...
Let’s face it. We’ve all been there… a wardrobe full of clothes, but “nothing to wear”. It’s a common...
I think I’m pretty good at keeping an efficient, functioning, decluttered wardrobe. But recently, out of necessity, I had...
Have you ever wondered what it’s like working with an organiser? Or even what a Professional Organiser actually does? ...
The kitchen is the heart of the home. It nurtures you, and it keeps you healthy. A cluttered kitchen...
I am getting a personal lesson on what being “organised enough” is all about. It’s cold at my house! ...
The bathroom is the unsung hero of our daily organising routines. It’s where we look after our bodies and...
Back in the days when I worked in childcare and kindergartens, to organise toys was a daily task. As...
Memorabilia can be the toughest items to declutter and organise. How do you balance the need to remember with...
I’m pleased to present another guest post from my friend and colleague, Tracey Warren, from Professional Organising Solutions. Thanks,...
The kitchen is the heart of the home. If the heart of the home is organised, then you’re off...
Who doesn’t love a clever storage idea? Big thanks to my organising colleagues who generously share their best storage...
It’s hard to be organised if you don’t have the time. My amazing organising colleagues from around the world...
I’m pleased to share this guest post from Tracey Warren from Professional Organising Solutions, where Tracey helps individuals, families...
The change of seasons is the ideal time to take a look at what’s in your wardrobe, make room...
Now is the time to get out your basket and practice for the Easter Egg Hunt. Seriously though, now’s...
Here’s my tip for organising an Easter Egg hunt. Keep it simple. 1. Hide eggs 2. Have fun hunting...
School holidays are an excellent time to involve the children in getting organised. Here are some great ideas to...
It’s my pleasure to present another guest post by Tracey Warren from Professional Organising Solutions. This time Tracey gives...
These are a few of my favourite tools for getting organised… check out these past posts… Absolutely essential favourite...
What’s for dinner??! Don’t worry. Check out these articles about meal planning to help you put an end to...
Well here we are at the end of National Organising Week, and the end of the NOW Mini Declutter...
Our mini declutter challenge is really ramping up today with challenge #6. But don’t worry. Even though it’s a...
We are on a roll with this mini declutter challenge, and here comes #5. But first, if you missed...
On we march with the mini declutter challenge. So far we’ve covered the wardrobe, the linen press and the...
Already it’s Day 3 of our week-long mini declutter challenge. Yesterday we tackled the linen press. Take a look...
