Feeling Your Pain

​As I was giving my house a thorough cleaning today, I kept saying to myself, “I have too much stuff!” I think of myself as a minimalist; but as I was dusting, I realized how much sentimental "stuff" I have. I empathized with my clients; it is difficult for them to part with their possessions.
The photos in the living room tell the story of my husband and me from one of our first dates to our first house, our kids growing up and the weddings of our children. The photos in the hallway are from vacations with our children and grandchildren. How many of these cherished photos would I be willing to pack away in a box?
People often ask me "How do you get people to part with things, especially sentimental items? The answer is, we don’t tackle the sentimental stuff first. I have a proven method for decluttering and organizing that is very effective. I won’t give away my trade secrets; I’ll just say that I’m very systematic, thorough, and efficient.
My most recent client said that she has worked with several organizers but she and I  accomplished more in our first three hour session than any of the other organizers accomplished in that same amount of time. 
Is there any area of your home or home office that is on your last nerve? Click here to schedule a consult. Do you know of someone who would like to cross a decluttering and organizing project off their list? Do them a favor and forward this newsletter to them.

If I was preparing my home for a photo shoot here some changes I would make:
 I would eliminate photos and leave only large accessories.

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They are the perfect gift for:

• Every day is Father’s Day: Let’s organize Dad’s “Man Cave,” workshop, or home office.
• Birthday: The perfect gift for anyone who has everything except the time to get their home or home office organized.
• Housewarming: The perfect gift for blended households. Let’s declutter the duplicates so settling up goes more smoothly and quickly.
• Baby Shower: Transitioning big brother or big sister to another bedroom before baby arrives will help the transition be more peaceful.