Posts by Lisa Dooley

In our consumer obsessed society, we’ve been led to believe that if we can just acquire the right things, then we can also acquire the life we want. We’re caught up in the pursuit of the right house, the right car, the right furnishings, the right schools, the right restaurant reservations, the right vacation, the…

The concept of “less” that will change our lives is less stress, less worry, less anxiety, less debt, less frustration, less chaos, less dysfunction in our relationships and less feeling trapped in our financial instability and clutter-filled homes.  When you look at it this way, less really can be more.  More space, more time, more…

What is clutter?  Best described, clutter is anything that stands between you and the vision you have for your life – it’s so much more than just the stuff. Those repeated bad decisions you make in your relationships?  Clutter.   Your anger and anxiety at work?  Clutter.    The thoughts and feelings that constantly say you…

It only takes a few minutes to round up duplicate tools, test them all and keep the one that works the best.  Fight the urge to hold onto multiples and then donate or toss the rest.  Yes, it’s a good idea to have a number of spatulas in different sizes but how many pizza cutters…

Knowing what your items are really worth and creating a plan for how these items will be passed on will make these transitions a lot easier.  ​Start downsizing your stuff NOW and you’ll be happier and able to enjoy your space more. Click here to see how to get started: Determine the value of your valuables…

Getting started on memorabilia projects can seem overwhelming.  Start with these easy steps: 1.  Collect memorabilia from all parts of the house and office. 2.  Sort  your items by person or event. 3.  What’s the story this item tells?  If it is truly meaningful, prepare to store it or display it.  Can’t find a good reason to…

What do closets, attics, and basements have in common?  They can all easily turn from a convenient place to store items to a “dumping zone”.  Basements can be one of the hardest places in your house to manage – out of sight, out of mind and lots of trouble.   Use the steps below to…

Once you’ve determined the right zone – or area – for items within the kitchen, spend some time organizing your items to make the best use of the space. (1) Take an inventory of what you have.  Pull out all of the items and put them on a counter or table so you can really…