In my previous blog, I unpacked my top ten reasons why clutter builds up in our homes. Understanding ‘the why’ helps...
Declutter your home one step at a time
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My top ten reasons for clutter
My business, Simplicity Services, thrives on helping our clients to manage and organise their space and their things. ...
Two is better than one
We live in an age of independence. Individuality is celebrated and encouraged from a young age. Western culture and...
Pruning is necessary for growth
I have been spending a lot more time in my indigenous garden during lockdown; it is my happy place. I have so enjoyed...
Rediscover the joy of being at home
For the next few weeks as the Covid-19 pandemic deepens, we will be spending a whole lot more time at home than we...
When self-storage makes sense
Self-storage facilities have been popping up like mushrooms around the greater Durban area over the past few years. ...
Decluttering is like peeling an onion – one layer at a time
My clients often call on me because they feel unable to start the task of decluttering on their own. They may need to...
Our emotional attachment to clothes
Yesterday I did a spring clean of my wardrobe, without exactly planning it. But as I was putting away a couple of...
Hope for hoarding husbands (and their long-suffering wives) – Part 2
A year ago, I wrote a blog post on how my husband Tony had made great strides in reducing his hoard of stuff in the...
Hope for hoarding husbands (and their long-suffering wives) – Part 1
My husband Tony is a bit of a hoarder (1). There are two spaces in our home where his hoarding is particularly evident...