Resize Your Nest

03/07/2020

I hear this a lot- didn’t even know this service existed. But thankfully, it does!

Moving had been a fraught subject even before my mom got sick. After her diagnosis, we found an organizer-slash-diplomat.

02/22/2020

01/16/2019

I realize the comfort level with parting with treasured items is different for everyone. I’ve had clients let many items go so they are not crowded in their new space, to people who can’t part with anything. I get it and I’ve packed it! There it will sit in boxes in the back of the closet.

To create a space that you can enjoy, focus on the most treasured items.

10/10/2018

What’s most important to you?

When I work with clients moving into a much smaller space, they are often overwhelmed by the thought of going through all their “stuff.” My advice is to concentrate on what is functional – items used often – and pieces that they love. Now, they can’t say they LOVE all their pieces – that’s just a way to avoid making, sometimes, hard decisions.

07/11/2018

I suggest this to my clients as a way to let go but to keep the memories.

If your attic is full of stuff you no longer use but can't bear to give away, a new study may offer you a simple solution. Researchers found that people were more willing to give away unneeded goods that still had sentimental value if they were encouraged to take a photo of these items first, or fin...

07/09/2018

This article reinforces a concept I share with my clients. Taking a photo and maybe even writing why this particular object is so important to you, may help you to let go.

If your attic is full of stuff you no longer use but can't bear to give away, a new study may offer you a simple solution. Researchers found that people were more willing to give away unneeded goods that still had sentimental value if they were encouraged to take a photo of these items first, or fin...

05/09/2018

We are all guilty...I think.

When I am packing up the toiletries for a move, I am so amazed by the number of different products that are stored in the bathroom. Often, it's half used bottles of shampoo or lotions, samples, expired prescriptions and a few things that probably don't belong in the bathroom. When I moved, I was also guilty of not purging items that I didn't really like and samples I would never try. Don't wait for a move to force a bathroom cabinet cleanout. Do it now and be happy with some empty space on your shelf.

02/17/2018

Afraid of a little white space

In page layout, white space is the area on a page with nothing on it, like margins, space between columns and paragraphs. White space gives your eyes a rest and makes the page easier to read.

A little white space in your home gives you some breathing room. By limiting the number of items you display, the floor space you occupy with furniture, and the amount of clutter on your countertops will create a more relaxed environment.

Don’t be afraid!

02/02/2018

Enjoy your favorite things everyday by getting rid of the extra stuff. Surround yourself with your favorites, not the stuff that you might need just in case, the items you feel guilty if you let them go, the duplicates and never used items. Just think about it.

http://Resizeyournest.com

01/16/2018

Amazing! I know how I react to music from childhood or teen years, it's no surprise this therapy is so effective for the elderly. I wonder what music someone will pick for me - sure hope it's not the stuff my husband loves or I might just have a nervous breakdown!!!

Lakehouse Music Academy students partnered with the Alive Inside Foundation to explore the healing power of music in elders with dementia. Don’t forget to SU...

12/25/2017