Why should you spring clean?
Most of us often wonder why you should spring clean, as it is not necessarily a chore we love. Here, we will look at the history of spring cleaning and its benefits. "Spring cleaning doesn't have to be a dreaded list of chores. It can be a rewarding experience that helps
Organise your wardrobe with these 7 tips
Easily organise your wardrobe with these 7 tips. Is spring cleaning and organising your wardrobe a chore you want to avoid, as it is time-consuming and overwhelming? Still, if you keep the outcome in mind of a neat and organised wardrobe with easy access to your clothes, where you can
Let it go to live a better life
. Do you feel stuck and want to move forward, yet you find it difficult to let go? "The trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let things go." – Unknown On my early morning walks, I notice the trees turning their leaves to the most beautiful colours. Some
Make challenging decisions easier when downscaling
Make challenging decisions easier when assisting an elderly parent, looking at the excuses that are offered when downscaling for retirement. After organising homes and offices for 17 years, I find it amazing how people react when I ask them about the items they keep and the excuses offered in defence. In
A new life for granny’s cupboard
"I love older things that people have used and cherished. They have personality, character and soul." – Anna Hillegass The journey began early in the 1900s In 1911 Granny met grandpa at a family funeral in Weesen in Northern Germany. After many informal meetings, he asked her to accompany him back to
Tips to help while downscaling
Moving to a smaller home is overwhelming, but if you take one step at a time, downscaling can be therapeutic and liberating. "Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday " - Dale Carnegie During lockdown I had an enquiry from Paul in NZ. "Hi Heidi, We would love you to assist
Turn over a new leaf for a happier life
Move from one season of your life to the next. Learn how to turn over a new leaf, declutter and shed your possessions. Simplify and lead a happier life. I am always amazed how nature changes so quickly from the grey winter landscape to the succulent greens early in the spring.
Create an efficient Home office
Many people started to work remotely during lock down. Some had to find new ways to do business. It is thus more important than ever, to create a dedicated office space or area where you can work. A place where you can focus on things at hand and step away
Find Calm and Balance despite all
”Oh what to do, what to do?” a friend of mine would exclaim when things seemed hopeless. It really does hit home now during this time of the pandemic. Certainly most of us feel uncertain and sometimes even just plain scared about the situation in the world and wonder what
What to do about keepsakes?
We all have some or other sentimental items that we hang onto, there comes a time when we have to face the music and decide what our attachment to them is.