Behind Closed Doors – The Effects of Hidden Clutter

MPj04014130000[1]There are different kinds of clutter: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Often these overlap – one type of clutter can cause another type of clutter. Physical clutter can be having too many possessions to fit into the space you have available, but even if you have more space than… Continue reading

Missing Items: Calling St. Anthony

j0407051 Have you ever had one of those days where you go to find something and it isn’t where you thought it was? It is so frustrating! It happens to me more often than I would like:

  • My new camera vanished. After a frenzied search around the house

When is Something Clutter?

There are times when things (objects, projects) in our lives seem to fit the bill of clutter, but are hard to let go of. This is a time to be especially kind to yourself because there is usually a reason for holding on. 

Sometimes, holding on to the past is a way of keeping the door open on a part of your life that is almost over. It is… Continue reading

Holiday Clutter

MPj03829320000[1]When I downsized my belongings five years ago, I gave away or disposed of nearly all of my Christmas decorations, keeping only those I truly loved.

I didn’t have a lot to start out with, but I did have a collection that spanned a few decades…what is it about holiday decorations that brings out the sentiment?

As we… Continue reading