Do you have sentimental items of clothing or material stored away in your wardrobe or drawers? I spoke to ‘Infinity Keepsakes’ about how they make beautiful keepsakes from your precious clothes, to create everlasting memories.
Top Ten Tips to declutter and organise your home ready for the start of school
September is nearly upon us which means getting ready for the start of term for those of us with kids. We’ve all hopefully had a relaxing summer and now it’s time to get back in gear and into that term-time routine. Here are a few handy tips on getting organised at home in preparation for going back to school.
Spring Clearing Week 2021: Clothing
It’s APDO Spring Clearing Week 2021 and the theme of the week is ‘Making Clutter Count’. Each day this week I will be looking at how to make the most of your clutter after a clear out - where to donate it, what to do with it and how to make the most of it.
Repurposing old Jewellery: An Interview with Roseanna Croft
An interview with jewellery designer Roseanna Croft about repurposing and redesigning old items of jewellery you might find when decluttering and tidying your home.
Looking after your Leisurewear
I was excited to be asked by 'Athleisurewear' brand @banditbee to write an article about decluttering, folding, organising and storing activewear.
Furniture Makeover
Furniture makeover - giving a 1920s chest of drawers a new lease of life.
“Maybe Christmas (he thought) doesn’t come from a store...
At a time when we can’t all be together, it could be a time to be more thoughtful with our Christmas gifts. I have seen lots of lovely ideas about thoughtful, meaningful and clutter-free gifting.
Charity Shops opening up after Covid-19 Lockdown
Many people have used their time at home during the Covid-19 Lockdown to have a good clear out and declutter so I thought it would be interesting to see how Charity Shops are coping with the influx of donations following lockdown, and the new challenges they face in the current Covid-19 climate.
The Psychology behind Tidying and Decluttering
An Interview with Dr Chris Stiff, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Keele University, UK.
Waste not Want not
Have you ever wondered what on earth to do with those items that you don’t think your average high street charity shop will want, or things that are simply too big to move?
The Beauty of Recycling
Recycle ANY bottle at the Body Shop…
Re-using Sentimental Fabrics
How to up-cycle your sentimental clothing and fabrics…