Grief, Loss and Transitions: When Nothing Feels the Same
When you are going through grief, loss or a time of transition, do you feel like nothing feels the same? “I felt like the puzzle pieces of my life had been thrown across the floor and now I was left to put them back together. I was going through so much after her death. The […]
Supporting One Another Through Challenging Times
Holding the space needed for challenging conversations when others are faced with difficult times is never easy. It can be especially difficult when you need to be strong for, and in front of, others. How do we support one another through challenging times? So many of us are going through things we feel we can’t […]
The Act of Holding On & the Art of Letting Go
Below is a conversation that anyone who has helped a loved one declutter and downsize has probably had. See if it resonates with you as well: “No. I want to keep it,” was something he repeatedly said, insistently, and yes stubbornly too. “Where will you put it?” I asked, urging him to envision what I […]
The best organizing solutions for you
Taking a trip to the organizing store can be exhilarating especially if you love different coloured containers, pretty baskets and the unique solutions that can be found there. However, before you make the trip, think beyond what you see on Pinterest and think about practical storage solutions that will keep your items organized as well […]
The Difference Between PackRat & Hoarder
While we may get frustrated with a loved one who doesn’t mind clutter or seemingly never throws anything away, it’s important to know the difference between a packrat and a hoarder before confronting them or asking them to do the impossible – get rid of stuff. What is a packrat? A packrat is someone who […]
Ask the Realtor: COVID-19 stalls Ottawa Real Estate
Like everything else in our world, real estate has felt some dramatic effects from the pandemic and shutdown over the last 7 or 8 weeks. March sales results did not see the impact, simply due to the strength and inertia of the strong sellers’ market we had been experiencing prior to mid-March. First Quarter Results […]
How to Let Go of Sentimental Items
For the past two weeks, we have shared how to spring clean your home and how to organize your closets. It’s true that these tasks can seem very basic and easy to do. Just grab a bucket, take stuff out. Clean. Put stuff back. But it really isn’t that easy when you need to let […]
Organize Your Closets in 3 Easy Steps
Last week we shared our process for spring cleaning your home. Now that the weather is starting to consistently stay warm, we’ll want to spend less time indoors and spend more time outdoors gardening or going for walks, all within social distancing requirements. This week, we’d like to share how you can organize your closets […]