Week 15 of 15 in 15 in ’15 Challenge: The Book Collection
Week 15! We made it! 15 weeks, letting go of at least 15 things, in 2015. Did you do them all so far? So, what’s a fitting final chapter in this challenge? One of the toughest ones that so many of us face: Books! We seem to think of our books so...
Week 13 of 15 in 15 in ’15 Challenge: Sports and Fitness Equipment
Another great weekly challenge that overlaps with Spring Cleaning is dealing with all the sports and fitness equipment you might have around. Again, this one may not truly be 15 pieces, but I bet you can find a way to think critically about what you have in your...
Week 9 of 15 in 15 in ’15: Crafts and Hobby Supplies
This one is another one that both genders can get into. Whether it’s fabric and artsy craftsy stuff or sports memorabilia, whether it’s your current collection, or supplies that you keep around to support your hobby. It may even be as simple as the arts...
5-Minute Clutter-Bust Idea: Declutter Your Gift Wrap, and Store it Better
As part of the 5-minute Clutter-Bust post, I’ve been hearing from people across Clever Girl Nation about what they’re attacking. One idea that came up was sorting through gift wrap. Ever get frustrated because you need to wrap something quickly, and you...
Before and After: Home Office and Crafting Room
My latest client reached out for help, and we set up an appointment to meet a few days later. In between that time, her scope changed, tenfold. Her first need (which hadn’t changed) was that, because the global corporation she works for, out of her home,...
How to Show Off Your Sochi (or more locally earned) Medals, Trophies and Bibs
So, you’re sitting in Sochi, admiring your newly acquired medals, and thinking, “Hmmm… what am I going to do with this when I get home?” (Or, maybe you are a normal person, who has managed to acquire a few medals on a 5k or a 10 mile race, or a marathon… or maybe...
Before and After: Gift Wrapping Station
“Someday… SOME day… I’ll have a gift wrapping station for myself…” My client said this wistfully while we were working on another project about a week ago. It hadn’t come up on her wish list when we talked about the...Kathy Vines
Certified Professional Organizer,®
Productivity Consultant
Based in Melrose, MA.
Clever Girl Organizing® works with clients in their homes or offices to transform their space and systems, minimize stress, and maximize efficiency, productivity, and serenity! Her superpower is helping people untangle their relationship to their stuff!