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De-cluttering using Feng Shui

Within hours I felt the “energy” of my space change from negative to positive, using the bagua and Feng Shui principles described in Karen Kingston’s uplifting book: Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui. I tackled months of clutter that had piled up over the winter months in my creative studio and office. I felt free again… Continue reading

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Part 4 – A De-cluttered Entrance

This article in Good Housekeeping gave 7 excellent ideas for keeping your front hallway de-cluttered.

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Part 3 – A De-cluttered Kitchen

I am still reading my Good Housekeeping article on de-luttering and I am on the “kitchen” section today. Sometimes keeping this part of my home de-cluttered is more a dream than a reality. However, I consider myself an expert-in-the-field because … Continue reading

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Part 2 – A De-cluttered Library

The weekend has rolled around and it’s cleaning time for me. So after my cuppa coffee was enjoyed, the micro-fibre rags and the wool duster made their appearance. As I tackled the book shelves (always first for some reason), I was … Continue reading

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Part 1 – A De-cluttered Living-room

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

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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Lists, lists, lists

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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What I learned about clutter…

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

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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