Author Archives: Judi B

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About Judi B

Writer & Photographer

Part 1 – A De-cluttered Living-room

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Judi B

Over coffee this snowy morning, I picked up the January 2013 Good Housekeeping magazine that was lying around. I know the reason I bought it was the cover title: “Clutter Free! Have the whole house organized in a month.” I … Continue reading →

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DIY Furniture – Easy Industrial-Chic

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Judi B

Even if you are a creative type, the idea of making furniture may be as overwhelming to you as it is to me. But today, I saw some furniture in a Martha Stewart magazine that inspired me to think that I … Continue reading →

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Gift-giving all year-round

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Judi B

In December, my Organizing calendar suggested that “to prevent the embarrassment of receiving a gift from a friend and not having one to give, but a few small items to have available as last-minute gifts. … Wrap these gifts and label … Continue reading →

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Lists, lists, lists

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Judi B

It’s a new year and the first thing I did today was start a new list to get me going and to keep me organized… In my opinion, you cannot have too many lists. They keep you on track and make … Continue reading →

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Champagne, Cheese & Black-eyed Peas

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Judi B

I love champagne so I always look forward to New Year’s Eve. And I always wonder what the best foods are to accent my bubbly.

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What I learned about clutter…

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Judi B

For me, there are two reasons that I have “clutter” around me: It is too hard to put it away, or I am in a hurry. If the first issue is solved, it minimizes the chances that I can use … Continue reading →

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It’s party season

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Judi B

I love this time of year as it is a time of celebration and I am a natural “party girl”. I picked up the Globe and Mail yesterday and read some great inspiring suggestions for holiday drinks paired with food (more … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Judi B

This is the blog of Judi B – your on-call personal assistant. After retiring from the corporate world, I still have plenty of energy and lots of ideas to offer small and medium enterprises as well as individuals seeking on-location … Continue reading →

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