One of my earliest childhood memories is visiting the library with my mom. As an avid reader, my mom passed down her love of books and reading to me.

I find that my home is a reflection of my life. If my space is cluttered and disorganized, I feel scattered and disorganized (yes, this happens from time to time!).

One of my clients loves daisies. And once her family and friends discovered that she loves daisies, they started giving her gifts with daisies on them - everything from daisy earrings to daisy mittens and daisy towels.

I love to be at home. My home is a sanctuary and retreat from the stressors of everyday life. It's a source of comfort, calm, and peace, and it's my favorite place to be. I feel incredibly lucky and grateful to live in a space that brings me joy and supports me and my life.

I don't know about you, but I've been feeling quite scattered lately. As 2021 comes to a close and we cautiously enter the third year of a global pandemic (which has tested our resolve and patience beyond limits we ever imagined), I've found my ability to focus has waned.

Let's say you've decided to tackle a decluttering project. You’re feeling ready to pare down and purge things that you no longer need and use. Yay for you!

Having too much stuff in your home can feel similar to eating too much. In the moment, your favorite foods may taste delicious, but when you overindulge, you likely feel overstuffed, uncomfortable, and regretful afterward.

Deciding what to keep vs. what to donate can cause analysis paralysis. In order to continue working toward your decluttering goal, try following the advice of William Morris, a 19th-century designer, poet, and artist: “Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be beautiful or believe to be useful.”

The anxiety and stress that clutter causes can negatively impact our mental health and well-being. When things at home are chaotic, it’s difficult to concentrate and focus.

I recently wrapped up an amazing month with attendees of my Live Light in Your Home - January 2021 online class. What an honor and a privilege it was to collaborate with them and help them on their journey to lighten up their homes and their lives.

Block off a chunk of time (15 minutes, 30 minutes, or an hour, if you can) with no interruptions and no screens. Find a quiet space where you can spend time with your thoughts and imagination.

Do you tend to put off taking care of regular, everyday tasks - like cleaning the kitchen maybe? Sometimes an honest evaluation of the time and effort it actually takes can move you toward action instead of procrastination. 

During the process of sorting and purging, your mind may work against you. Thoughts like “I don’t know how to do this,” “this is hard,” “I want this done now,” “I’m so overwhelmed,” and “I give up” can quickly hijack the project, leaving you feeling frustrated and defeated.

Hello, my friends. With the holidays fast-approaching, I want to first wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Solstice, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. This season will likely look different for all of us, and I hope you’re able to find the blessings and the grace in each moment.

Hello, friends. I’m excited to update you on the latest with my upcoming class, Live Light in Your Home, an online decluttering/life organization class. This daily livestream Zoom class is held throughout the month of October at 10:00 a.m. ET. You’ll re-familiarize yourself with items in your home, clear the clutter and shine a light on those areas of the home that are often ignored.

“Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.” - James Baldwin

Hello, sweet friends. How are you holding up? As we navigate an ever-changing new normal, I continue doing my best to be the good, see the good and do good.

Hello, beautiful friends. I hope you and your loved ones are healthy, safe, and well.

At the beginning of January, I shared that 2020 would be my Year to Be Present/Year of Presence, which was inspired by a sign on a church down the street encouraging us to BElieve THEre is GOOD in the world." I wrote about my intentions to be the good, see the good and do good.

Sleep is critical for our emotional, mental and physical well-being. In fact, a study from the University of California-Berkley showed that just one night's loss of sleep produced a 30% rise in anxiety levels compared with how the participants reported feeling the night before.

The purpose of my blog has always been about connecting with you, my LIVE WITH LESS peeps - a way to share what's been happening with my business, and provide tips and stories about how to live with less and create an office / kitchen / closet / bedroom / home that you can be proud of.