If being organized is not how you were raised but you’ve started to become more orderly, you may already know: it takes time getting used to “being organized.” We learned this with a new client: Kim (not her real name) has struggled … Continue reading
Having teen kids and grandkids really keeps us young. So we know that BAE stands for Before Anyone Else…as in: “My BAE and I are staying in tonight.” We’re also hip to YSK: for You Should Know as the preface to … Continue reading
Don’t LOL (laugh out loud) when we say Nothing Outlasts Value. So often we have to haul away donations of “disposable clothing” because one in every color was on sale. Or discuss how long to hold onto clothes whose alterations will … Continue reading
You know the clever acronym YOLO? It means You Only Live Once… By now, you’re probably hip to our series of catchy phrases encouraging decluttering inspired by the month’s abbreviation. This OCT, spend 30 minutes each week organizing chaos using the mantra organize chaos today. Organize Chaos Today! … Continue reading
Have you heard of BOGO? What about FOMO or YOLO? These acronyms are clever and catchy: BOGO: Buy One, Get One is an advertising phrase that pushes purchasing for the promise of more. FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out is a phenomenon of refusing to commit to … Continue reading
At a recent client walkthrough, Joy and I suggested a family curate their collection of furniture, kids’ toys, fine musical instruments and artwork yet-to-hang. They loved the idea. What struck me was not how willingly they agreed. They did, after all, hire Joy In … Continue reading
It doesn’t cost extra to be nice and at Joy In Your Space, it doesn’t cost (you) extra. The only thing it costs is time…our time — and we give it up for Mother Nature: • We don’t charge extra for … Continue reading
Should and Stress both: • begin with S • are 6 letter words The not-so-obvious similarity is, when should and stress are in your life, so is: • feeling overwhelmed • losing sight of the big picture • spending time on … Continue reading
When February 14 rolls around, we are no longer “feelin’ the love” for the • healthier • more productive • more organized self we envisioned six weeks ago. Recommit to your goals: • rekindle a flame with your favorite space • stop hating your junk drawer • … Continue reading
1. A place for everything and everything in its place Regularly return items from your household’s “hot spots” to their rightful homes: especially items on kitchen countertops, piled in deep windowsills, and on staircases. 2. In one — out one, or … Continue reading