Create order from chaos and reclaim your zen with well designed bedroom storage. A beautifully organised wardrobe tops many homeowners’ wish lists, and it’s easy to see why – it allows you to maximise the space you have and can speed up your morning routine.
How some planning can change your life? While there are plenty of benefits that come from embarking on a big decluttering spree, the rewards will be short-lived if you do not address the reasons your home became cluttered in the first place.
A recent survey of more than 10,000 Australian women aged 18 to 89 found that most classify themselves as feeling overwhelmed or super busy, and recent studies of men have made the same discovery. Linda Eagleton is a professional oraganiser and is passionate about helping people reclaim and simplify their lives, a task many of…
Weekday mornings as a parent can be rushed and panicked: What are the kids taking for lunch? Is netball training today or Friday? Where is that permission slip that needs signing? Linda Eagleton, founder of Creative Surrounds and member of the Institute of Professional Organisers, and Gemma Quinn, a silver-certified tidying consultant of the KonMari…
Multiple bedrooms and a sprawling backyard is the Aussie dream for most families. But in today’s housing market affording what you want (or as much space as you think you need) can seem like a far away dream. Living happily in a small home doesn’t have to be all about sacrifice. If you play it…
Professional organisers don’t set New Year’s resolutions. Learn how to create your own realistic goals. For many of us, January 1 is a time to reflect on the year gone by… and to think about what we want to change over the next 365 days.
Saying you want to get organised is great as a concept, but you really need to take the time and figure out exactly where you feel disorganised,” says Linda Eagleton, professional organiser and founder of Creative Surrounds.
Cold winter days are behind us for the year, so there’s no excuse to avoid a good old fashioned spring clean. And guess what? It’ll not only do wonders for your home, but your mind will benefit from the de-clutter as well.
Often garden sheds become the dumping ground for things that could be handy in the future. They seem to hold everything from wood offcuts to spare screws, paint brushes and tools you’ve used once, says Kristina Duke, professional organiser. While there can be value in keeping even the most rarely used items, applying a little…
If you have vowed to spend 2017 eating better and cooking more often, the state of your pantry can either be a help or hindrance.