Two Crucial Ways to Fight Clutter, and Why You Should

one_minute_clockI used to feel harassed by reminders of chores I needed to do:
The book or the stapler I couldn’t find, or the pile of papers that was in my way. But worst of all, by tasks I’d been procrastinating.
While worrying about clutter might seem like a fairly frivolous preoccupation, I’ve found that clearing away the mess—both physical (closets, countertops) and mental (answering difficult emails)—makes it easier for me to stay calm and cheerful. Continue Reading

Fantastic Ways to Organize Your Sewing Stuff

ribbons2martharibbondispenserIf you sew, you know that pins, fabrics, trims and threads quickly overwhelm any size sewing room.
Lisa Carroccio’s Sewing Room Organization Challenge is filled with an obsessive number of clever ways to conquer clutter.
I wouldn’t have thought to use a wine rack for stabilizers, or a CD rack to hold spools of ribbon, but wow – they work great! Continue Reading

Clutter Buster: Quick Clutter Tip

Here’s a great tip for a last minute, emergency de-clutter. Just remember to empty the bin as soon as your guests leave!