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Calm and compassionate, health care informed, decluttering and home organisation. APDO registered.

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Today I visited an AgeUK wellbeing group to talk about decluttering and organising. I had such a lovely morning and real...
03/08/2026

Today I visited an AgeUK wellbeing group to talk about decluttering and organising. I had such a lovely morning and really appreciated how comfortable everyone made me feel - especially as I’m not a natural public speaker.

We talked about how much easier daily life feels when you know what you have, where things live, and you’re not digging through cupboards or drawers that don’t work anymore. And that it's not about aiming for a perfect home, just one that’s clearer and easier to manage.

We also spoke about how helpful it can be to have someone booked in to support you. That bit of accountability, and knowing you’re not doing it alone, can make the whole process feel lighter and far less overwhelming.

And to top it off, I wasn’t allowed to leave without taking a punnet of home‑grown tomatoes, which absolutely made my day. I love organising… but if this is what retirement looks like, I can’t wait!

A lovely review from a recent project - a calm, quick reset that made a big difference. I always say an extra pair of ha...
24/07/2026

A lovely review from a recent project - a calm, quick reset that made a big difference. I always say an extra pair of hands and a health‑informed approach can turn a stressful space into something manageable again. Grateful for clients who trust me in their homes.

A quick re‑introduction for the lovely new faces here. I’m Sophie - healthcare‑informed organiser and owner of calm-nest...
20/07/2026

A quick re‑introduction for the lovely new faces here. I’m Sophie - healthcare‑informed organiser and owner of calm-nest organising.
My rented home is lived in and real, and that’s the kind of space I help people create too.
Calm that fits your actual routines, systems that support your wellbeing and homes that feel easier to live in and maintain, especially during busy periods.
If you’re looking for gentle, practical organising with a health-focused lens, you’re in the right place.

08/06/2026

Not all before/afters are dramatic - and this one isn’t meant to be.

This client moved house 6 months ago. They unpacked the essentials and then got stuck with the boxes full of small things, paperwork and decisions. The kind of boxes that quietly sit in a corner and drain your energy every time you walk past them.

The photos don’t show the hundreds of tiny decisions inside those boxes - and the biggest change isn’t in the photos at all. It’s in the relief that comes afterwards.

If you’ve got boxes you’ve been avoiding, you’re not alone.
And you don’t have to tackle them by yourself.

I’m always grateful when people share how organising support has helped them feel lighter at home.If you’re curious abou...
04/06/2026

I’m always grateful when people share how organising support has helped them feel lighter at home.
If you’re curious about what this kind of gentle, practical support could look like for you, you’re welcome to get in touch.

I’ve spent the last few weeks refreshing the calm-nest website to make it clearer, calmer and more supportive for anyone...
31/05/2026

I’ve spent the last few weeks refreshing the calm-nest website to make it clearer, calmer and more supportive for anyone navigating changes in health, energy or life circumstances.

It’s been a real learning curve doing it all myself, so go easy on me, but I’d genuinely love your thoughts.

Is there anything you’d like to see more of?
Anything missing?
Anything that would help you feel more supported or informed.

Your thoughts help me shape calm-nest in a way that feels helpful and accessible for the people who might need it.

Take a look at https://www.calmnest.org.uk

30/04/2026

I keep my makeup next to the sofa!
Not in a beautiful dressing table or a lovely, organised drawer...
Because that’s where I actually use it. And that’s the whole point.

In fact, it lives on top of a box of gardening bits, because this spot also happens to be close to the back door!
This probably makes no sense for other people, but organising isn’t about forcing yourself into a Pinterest‑perfect system.
It’s about creating a home that supports your real routines - the ones you live every day, not the ones you think you “should” have.

Tell me one “non‑perfect” system in your home that actually works for you

28/04/2026

A tiny system that makes everyday life run smoother: an outgoing drawer or box.

It’s simply a place for anything that needs to leave the house - Vinted parcels, borrowed items, gifts, library books, returns. This helps stop them floating around the house or living in my head!
Here’s what’s currently in mine 👇

If “out of sight, out of mind” is something you relate to (ADHD, busy seasons, overwhelmed moments), here are a few ways to make this work for you too:
• pop a sticky note on the outside with what’s inside
• keep the box somewhere you naturally walk past
• or set a quick phone reminder when you’re meeting someone you need to return something to

Systems should support your brain, not the other way around.
If you’d like help building simple, sustainable systems like this in your own home, you’re always welcome to get in touch ☺

27/04/2026

I’ve been a bit quiet on here recently - a mix of busy organising for clients and… organising something a little different at home too.
The calm-nest mascots (the chickens!) have a new enclosure that has taken a couple of weekends sourcing, scrubbing and setting up. They're finally in, but only Barbara was prepared to make an appearance on camera!
Back to sharing more soon, but for now, here’s a little walk down the garden to see their new home 🐓

12/04/2026

Sometimes it’s that one cupboard that quietly drains your energy. The one you open with a deep breath and close with a sigh.
A small shift in structure can change how your whole home feels, and you don’t have to tackle it alone.
If you’ve got a “cupboard of doom”, you’re in good company. I help people create calm, sustainable systems that actually work for real life.
Follow along for ideas, gentle accountability, and organising support that meets you where you are.

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