SORT YOUR CLUTTER

KITCHEN

The kitchen is the heart of the house and the centre of food preparation, and it makes a huge difference if the space is well-organised, functional and easy to clean.

This service might involve:

* De-cluttering surfaces to make them more usable and easier to clean

1. *sorting and de-cluttering your cupboards, shelves and windowsills - getting rid of any items that you no longer use or want, which you have already replaced with newer versions, or which are broken/have missing parts
   

2. *creating better, healthier systems for sorting/storing recyclables and rubbish - including sorting and reducing that mountain of plastic containers you’ve been hoarding!
   

3. *reorganising white-ware, small appliances and other frequently-used items into a more practical arrangement
   

4. *clearing out your pantry, fridge and freezer - throwing away old or unwanted food items and re-organising for ease of use
   

5. *improving your overall kitchen storage system
   

6. *introducing some personal decorative touches back into all that space you’ve created!
   

LIVING/DINING/LOUNGE ROOMS

The living rooms in your house are where you, your family and your friends spend time together.  Having pleasant, comfortable and functional living rooms makes a big difference to how your home feels overall.

These rooms often need:

* de-cluttering of all surfaces

* identifying and clearing out items which taking space, but are not loved or used

* finding a storage solution for newspapers and magazines, firewood or kid’s toys

* relocating paperwork to your home office, desk or notice-board

* taming/hiding away your cable spaghetti

1. *positioning things in the room - light sources, windows, furniture, pictures, favorite         possessions - to create a calm and positive atmosphere for mealtime, entertainment, rest    and play
   

BATHROOM

Bathrooms can be a pleasant place to be if kept clean, fresh and clutter-free. But they are also magnets for piles of ‘stuff’, especially if you have a family!

As well as being less attractive, if towels, appliances and toiletries are crowding your shelves, cupboards, windowsills, top of the toilet and around the bath then cleaning the bathroom becomes a much longer job, and it’s harder to do it properly.

Organising your bathroom might include:

* de-cluttering all surfaces and relocating inessential items to other rooms

1. *rationalizing your toiletries/products - do you have jars/bottles/tubes lingering around that are practically empty, that you don’t even like or which have already been replaced?
   

2. *helping you to identify and apply a better bathroom storage system - for bath linen, bath toys, toiletries/cleaning products and laundry items      
   

KIDS’ ROOMS

Children grow and change constantly, and every new stage in a child’s life requires some reorganising and de-cluttering of their bedroom. You might not be able to change the room, but you can help the room to grow with the child - and putting good systems and storage solutions in place helps your children to take more responsibility for their things as they get older. And don’t worry - kids tend to enjoy and embrace the change!

Organising a child’s room might involve:

* identifying and getting rid of old and broken toys, and clothes that don’t fit anymore

1. *de-cluttering areas that accumulate rubbish and unnecessary ‘stuff’ - desks, wardrobes,  under the bed
   

2. *making sure there is appropriate storage, and/or helping you to identify any additional storage required
   

3. *rearranging the furniture to achieve better use of the space and reflect your child’s current hobbies/habits
   

4. *positioning things in the room - light sources, windows, furniture, pictures, favorite possessions - to create a healthy and positive atmosphere for study, rest and play
   

BEDROOM

Having a cluttered, unorganised bedroom effectively stops this room from fulfilling its primary function - providing you with a restful sanctuary. It can also reduce the amount and quality of your sleep, which can negatively affect your energy levels throughout the day.

Organising a bedroom might involve:

1. *de-cluttering your surfaces - bedside tables, dressing tables, chests of drawers, windowsills etc - to make them more useful and attractive
   

* clearing and/or re-organising the space under you bed

* sorting out the piles that lurk on the top/at the back of your wardrobe(s)

1. *identifying where you might need a better system/storage solution - e.g. for dirty laundry, shoes or toiletries
   

2. *positioning things in the room - light sources, windows, furniture, art, favorite possessions - to create a healthy and positive atmosphere for rest and relaxation
   

ENTRANCES, DOORWAYS AND CORRIDORS

It feels good to open the door to your home and not have to fight your way through shoes, coats, umbrellas and bags.

Organising the entrances & corridors and clearing the spaces behind doors will help you move more comfortably in your home and will reduce the risk of accident.

ATTICS, BASEMENTS, GARAGES AND JUNK ROOMS

These tend to be the places where we keep surplus and seasonal items, bulky and broken things, unwanted presents, outdoor gear and memorabilia.

Organising these areas might involve:

1. *helping you to identify and let go of things that shouldn’t be taking up space in your home anymore - because you’ve never used them, hardly use them, can’t use them anymore or never wanted them in the first place!
   

* organising and sorting your camping and sports gear to make them easy to access

1. *organising your tools, garden equipment and DIY gear and stowing them safely - especially important if you have children - and throwing out or properly storing leftover paint, wood and other materials
   

2. *ensuring you have appropriate storage for your things to avoid damage caused by dampness, fungus, rodents, pests and dust
   

3. *creating functional and un-cluttered areas where you can move around easily and quickly find what you need
   

PAPERMATE- Sort out that paperwork!

DESK/HOME OFFICE

Whether you work from home or not, if your desk or office is full of unfiled paperwork, junk mail and paper rubbish, a mess of stationery and non-essential objects, it makes your work less productive and less enjoyable. Sorting out your paperwork, creating a filing system and organising better storage will create a much more pleasant, functional and inspiring working space and will give you more control of your affairs.

BOOKS, MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPER

If your bookshelves are full of books that you haven’t looked at for a long time and/or you have piles of old magazines and newspapers that you never open, this service is for you. It’s all about deciding which books, papers and magazines you still use, love or need to keep and those you can afford to let go. This enable you to create a much more accessible and attractive display in your room, and makes room for new additions to your collection. Plus, having a clear-out gives you the opportunity to donate books to libraries, charities or your child’s school.

CDS, DVDS and VIDEOS

I can help you to sort and file your entertainment collection so you can find the music you want to listen to or the movie you’d like to see without having to go through everything, every time. I can also help you purge your CDs, DVDs, videos, tapes or LPs of unwanted items, which you can give to friends, donate to charities or turn into cash on Trade Me.

PHOTOS

Have you been feeling bad about those piles of neglected old photos in your attic? I can help you to sort them, purge them and mount your best ones in photo albums, protecting those precious memories and making them accessible to you and your family for years to come.

NEW ARRIVAL - Prepare your home for a new baby

It’s amazing just how much ‘stuff’ and mess babies generate - and you’re going to need hygienic, functional places to process or store it all! Most pregnant women get the ‘nesting bug’ just a few weeks before their due date, and preparing a home for a new baby requires a lot of planning and energy that most women at their third trimester don’t have. As a mother of two, I can fully relate to your exhaustion - but you don’t have to let it demoralize you.

This service can include:

1. *converting a spare room or office to a baby’s room, including de-cluttering, replacing/re-arranging furniture, and advice or help with decorating
   

2. *or, if your new baby will be sharing with older sibling(s), re-organising their room to welcome the new addition to the family
   

3. *organising the baby’s room so it will be functional, easy to clean and keep tidy, and have a positive and relaxing atmosphere
   

4. *advice on stocking your kitchen, laundry and bathroom with essential baby products, and putting in place suitable storage systems
   

5. *ensuring your home is ‘baby safe’, identifying and eliminating potential hazards
   

6. * Prepare your home for the arrival of a relative or a long      term guest
   Not everyone has a permanent guest-room in their home. In fact, most of us use our spare room as a home office or storage/utility room, with the option for guests to stay a night or two occasionally. But what happens if a relative or friend is coming to stay for two weeks, two months or even two years?  I can help you to convert your spare room or office into a comfortable long-term guest room, including de-cluttering and rearranging or replacing furniture. 
   

HOME MAKEOVER - Prepare your house for sale

Any real-estate agent will tell you that buyers love walking into a clean, bright, well-organised house - and those first impressions really count. Simple and inexpensive changes can make all the difference to how your house presents itself.

This might mean sorting and tidying away clutter throughout the house; throwing rubbish away or hiding it in bins; adding a colorful rug, table cloth or cushions; painting a dowdy wall; arranging for that broken window to be fixed; clearing out spare rooms....and so on.

Together we will make your house look its best - whatever your budget - contributing to a faster sale and a better price. And once your house is clutter free, packing it up will be so much easier!

RELOCATION - Moving to a new house or retirement home

Packing up a home which contains a lifetime of belongings and memories and moving it safely and efficiently to a new space is a big challenge, both emotionally and practically.

Moving house can be a very stressful experience - but it’s also a great opportunity to de-clutter and reorganise your things. If you’re short of time...it’s been a long time since you moved...or you’re moving somewhere smaller - then you’ve got a big job ahead of you. My services can make this experience less stressful for you in several ways.

Let me help by:

* doing an initial de-clutter of your rooms - it’s easier to pack a tidy house

1. *helping you pare down if you’re overloaded - sorting your things into piles to pack and piles to bin/give away/sell/donate to charity
   

* making your moving arrangements and sourcing packing materials

1. *helping you to pack - from one room to the whole house - into clearly labelled boxes, taking extra care for delicate items
   

* helping you to unpack and get organised in your new home

THE RENOVATOR - Get your spaces ready for renovation or decorating work

When renovating, you face a double challenge: going without some of your key spaces, while finding temporary homes for everything you normally keep in them. On top of that, you’ll need to try to protect nearby areas from dust, paint or building materials. I can help you prepare by de-cluttering the space to be renovated, packing away or redistributing the room(s) contents, helping you make your ‘temporary areas’ as functional as possible, and covering precious items and surfaces before the work starts. I can also help you put everything back in place when the renovation is over.

RE-STYLE - Style and design for your home

As an artist I believe that design, composition and colour are very important when it comes to selecting and arranging things in our homes. If you’re feeling uninspired by your space, a little style and design service can go long way. You might not feel confident enough to make changes - or maybe you just need a fresh pair of eyes to help you see new possibilities for your space.

Whether your possessions are old or new, basic or expensive - getting them looking their best might be as simple as rearranging the furniture, changing your curtains or introducing some new colours. Sometimes making small changes with the things that you already have can make a big difference.

When helping you to style your spaces I consider:

1. *Your taste - whether your look is traditional, contemporary, minimalist or eclectic, I can help you find new ways to style your rooms to best effect
   

2. *Your lifestyle - it’s important that your home is comfortable and practical and reflects the way you and your family actually live
   

3. *Your budget - buying new furniture or decor items can make a big difference, but there are plenty of options to explore that are cheap or free!
   

4. *Creating a positive atmosphere - this varies depending on the room, but might involve finding storage solutions for messy spots, streamlining high traffic areas, screening off unattractive views, placing furniture more effectively, choosing uplifting colours for the walls, accessorizing  with rugs, curtains, cushions and art work - it’s all about making you feel good in your space
   

5. *Feng shui - this ancient philosophy of balancing and harmonizing helps us to understand the flow of natural energies in our home and the  effect those energies have on our health, wealth and happiness. By using basic principles of Feng shui I can help you to create a home that will ‘flow well’, feel more restful and support your needs, goals and aspirations.
   

WARDROBE WHIZ - Make the most of your existing clothes and closet space

If you can hardly close your closet door but still feel like you have ‘nothing to wear’, a wardrobe blitz might be just what you need. It’s a great opportunity to let go of clothes, shoes and accessories which are too big or too small for you, which you don’t really like or haven’t worn in years, or which are stained, damaged or shapeless from years of use. We can also try combining your old favorites in new ways, put together outfits that fit and flatter your body-shape and identify any gaps. Re-organising your clothes according to colours helps make your wardrobe look great, and makes it easier to find what you want.

SPRING CLEAN - For a longer-lasting clean!

Every home needs a good, thorough ‘deep-down’ clean once in a while. And there’s no need to wait until spring - spring cleaning can be done any time! In fact, every season brings changes in the way you use your home, so it’s a good idea to do it more than once a year.

If you can’t remember the last time you spring-cleaned, this service really is a ‘must do’ for health and hygiene. And if you’ve just de-cluttered your busy areas, spring cleaning can provide the finishing touch. It will leave your rooms looking, feeling and smelling fresh - a real treat for you and your family.

All cleaning products used are eco-friendly, so you can be confident that your home will be sparkling clean without compromising the environment.

This service could include:

1. *Deep cleaning of your kitchen - cupboards, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and high-use appliances
   

2. *Wet and dry vacuuming of your carpet - especially important if you have pets or kids
   

3. *Wet dusting and cobweb removal from all surfaces, including windowsills, skirting boards and tops of furniture
   

4. *Beating/laundering your rugs, mats and throws
   

5. *Washing windows inside and out (where accessible)
   

6. *Taking down and laundering/dry-cleaning your curtains, or dusting your blinds
   

7. *Laundering/dry-cleaning duvet, pillows and cushion inner
   

WORKSHOPS - Get to know your clutter and learn to sort it

Organise/host a ‘SORT YOUR CLUTTER’ workshop for you and few of your friends and get to know your clutter and learn how to sort it yourself.

You’ll receive great tips for organising and de-cluttering your space.

The workshop is a fun and informal setting where you can get answers and advices to help you to take control of your home again.

ORGANISED CREATIVITY - Organise and de-clutter your art studio/workshop

Being ‘artistic’ doesn’t have to mean that your creative space is chaotic! Working in an uncluttered studio will clear your mind, increase your focus and give you the physical space you need to express your creativity. Having an ordered workshop will also help you to store your materials safely and correctly (extending their lifespan), make it easier to find what you need, and save you precious time. 

As part of this service, I will:

 *Sort through and de-clutter all the items in your workspace that don’t support your creativity

*Re-organise your studio to give you better access to your tools, ensure you have the best light to work in, increase your storage capacity and create a more pleasant and inspiring space

*Organise your paperwork by creating better paper flow and filing systems for your business administration, finances, marketing materials, clippings archive etc.