Hey Reader, I'm not going to lie. It's been a rough few weeks. My father-in-law passed away in August. One of my clients sent me this... Someone said grief is like glitter. It clings to everything. Hides in corners. Slips into your socks. Appears on your fingertips when you’re reaching for a glass of water, or brushing your hair before bed. It settles in places no one else can see. And sometimes, it sparkles. Sometimes, it doesn’t. There’s no proper timeline for learning how to live with what...
about 9 hours ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Writing this week's email is hard. Normally, writing is a healthy process for me. I can get deep into my work and sit at the computer for hours. I write about empty nesting, decluttering, and even travel, but I’m also smack in the middle of the joy of watching my son become an amazing young man—and the heartache of watching my parents age faster than I’d like. Last week, after months in hospice care, my father-in-law passed away. I wrote a tribute to him here if you'd like to...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, One of the things I remind my clients often is this: When you bring down the volume in a space, it has a way of organizing itself. What’s left is the stuff you want, need, and use. That’s when creating systems gets easy—because you’re not organizing clutter. You’re creating clarity and sanity. And the habits you create from there? That’s what makes it stick. I just shared a new video all about this idea and how you can start making it work in your own home. You can watch it here:...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I’ve started something new—I now have a YouTube channel where I share one new video every week. They’re short, practical, and designed to help you make space for what matters. Here’s the one that everyone’s been talking about (and yes, the title has a bit of irony 😉): 👉 [Watch the 2-minute video here] I’d love your input—do you prefer learning through quick videos or thoughtful articles? Which topics are most helpful to you right now? (Dishes, clothing, habits, back-to-school,...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, If you’ve ever tried to fold an IKEA FRAKTA bag, you know—it’s not exactly intuitive. Those big blue bags are perfect for hauling dorm essentials on move-in day, (and lots of other things) but the rest of the time they can take up way too much space. This week’s video shows you the easiest way to fold and store your FRAKTA bags so they stay tucked away until you need them again for move-out in the spring. No bulky pile in the corner, no wrestling with straps—just a quick, tidy...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, It’s been a week—packing, shopping, traveling, unpacking, and cleaning. We got Zack set up for his sophomore year of college, and I’m looking forward to catching my breath this weekend. If you saw my social posts, you know… we took two cars of stuff for his apartment. Not exactly minimalist, right? But here’s the thing—he’s not me. My multi-passionate child packed guitars, guitar stands, a keyboard, golf clubs, swim bags, and decorations he hand-picked for his space. We even...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, It’s easy to build our kitchens around who used to live here or who might visit a couple times a year. But what if you planned your kitchen for the people who live there full-time? Maybe your kids have moved out.Maybe your routines have changed.Maybe you’re still cooking like you’re feeding a crowd—even if you’re not. In this week’s video, I’m helping you look at your kitchen and ask: “Does this space reflect the life I’m actually living today?” You don’t need to declutter...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I posted this quote to social today. It's one that really hits home for me. Several years ago, we helped Steve’s parents downsize by 75% and move into assisted living. It was a gift and an honor to help them move. We enjoyed many dinners of pineapple fried rice together. But I also know how hard this is because I’ve talked with families who have lived it. Some of them spent years sorting through what was left behind. Everything you own will be someone else’s responsibility. And...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey , How’s your summer going? Lately, it feels like we’ve been bouncing from one thing to the next, with not much structure in between. We love having our college student home (when we see him!), and we’ve had a steady stream of travel: weddings, beach days, caregiving visits to our parents. There’ve been swim meets (we can’t stop cheering for our friends’ kids and our favorite coach), workouts, a few decluttering projects, happy hours, and probably a dozen other things I’m forgetting. And...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Since you said “yes” to more video encouragement, I’m popping into your inbox twice a week—just you and me. Today’s video is a little tough love. You can watch decluttering videos all day long. But nothing shifts until you start. So let’s start small. Let’s start now. Let’s dump the junk drawer. ✨ Clear the clutter. ✨ Ask better questions. ✨ Define your space with intention. And if you’re stuck or just ready to go deeper, I’d love to support you one-on-one. ➡️ Watch the video...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read