While organizing a space isn't rocket science, it’s not always intuitive either. I was with a client the other week who is whip smart, highly educated and has designed a beautiful home for herself, yet she continually beats herself up for  her lack of organizational skills.  

Now more than ever, our outdoor space, regardless of size, is a place to escape, get some much-needed fresh air, and enjoy a change of scenery. With so much inspiration and choice available, creating a space that suits your needs, reflects your style, and meets your budget can be overwhelming.

We all have inherently lazy tendencies. Well, at least everyone I’ve ever met does. It’s not necessarily a bad thing or something to be ashamed of. It just is what it is We all want to do less work with better results. And I think that's a really good thing. It is actually what drives my who…

We are putting more time and attention (and money) into outfitting our backyards. After all, we have such a short-lived summer season that we want to make the most of it! So, here are outdoor furniture trends for 2021 that will add a punch of style to your exterior living spaces.

With all this extra time on our hands, it makes sense that we've had opportunities to reevaluate our interiors and possibly our organizational systems (or lack thereof). Home decor companies like HomeSense have caught onto the organizing craze and are offering whole collections of smart, pra…

There’s nothing worse than being in the middle of a recipe and having to spend 15 minutes searching through your pantry for the baking soda. Or buying a third box of cornstarch when you know you already have two open ones that you can’t seem to find.   Welcome to the black hole that most peo…

Are we cleaning our homes, or are we poisoning them? Cleaning the home with conventional store-bought products like Windex, Mr. Clean, Glade and Lysol seem normal to most people. Afterall, they are cleaning products, right? Well, they may do the job well, but they also fill up the home with …

Now, more than ever, we're concerned about the wellbeing of our homes. The industry has answered the call by churning out some innovative, beneficial products that will help purify the air, take the chemicals out of cleaning, and make working from home less weary on your body.

A Canadian winner has been selected in IKEA’s annual SAGOSKATT Soft Toy Drawing Competition and her “Sandwich Friends” design will become a real soft toy arriving in IKEA stores and online at IKEA.ca this fall.

Ask any professional organizer and they'll tell you: if something new comes into the house, something old must leave it. That's true of almost everything, from toys and clothes to kitchen appliances and more.

More so, real estate has been at the forefront of many social media platforms and rightfully so. The Quebec market was faced with a lockdown at the beginning of 2020, followed by an integration of virtual means only and then, the final curtain call of getting back in the trenches – where the…

We keep hearing that now is the perfect time to tackle some organizing projects... it's winter, we're in a pandemic, so we should have endless time on our hands. And yet, COVID life has made so many of us tired that it's hard to feel motivated for the bigger projects. That's why these 5-minu…

It's hard to imagine thinking about outfitting our outdoor spaces when there's so much new snow on the ground, but Hauser is already touting its new furniture collections for 2021.

A lifestyle broker caters to those in all walks of life, who are not just looking for a home - but, a lifestyle. It may seem that finding a home in the right location at a decent price point is perhaps like finding a needle in a haystack, however working with someone who listens to your need…

When I’m networking or meeting new people, my occupation always triggers questions. I love talking about organizing, and discussing the various tools and gadgets I like to use myself, but most often the most important thing we do when we get organized is not what we add to the mix but rather…

What’s in all piles of paper? Delayed decision-making, visual (and often messy) reminders of what needs to get done, hope-in-a-stack that what needs to be done will be done on time. Fingers crossed. Fear not, here is a fool-proof system to get on top of your paper clutter and put an end to e…

Pantone has announced what we’ve been waiting for all year long - its colours of the year! Yes, that’s correct, colours, as in plural. The experts on the rainbow have offered us a colourful mental respite as we close out a rather tumultuous year - selecting two standout colours aimed to set …

Ah, winter. What is not to love about this magical, snowy season? OK, I’m obviously kidding, unless you are an avid skier or snowboarder, or you make your living plowing driveways, chances are you’re not exactly looking forward to the cold, sleet and snow. 

The suburbs and secondary home markets proved to be winners in the game of real estate this year and it has much to do with our current economic status & of course, the pandemic.

We know what we need to do to feed our families healthy, well balanced meals while juggling everything else: meal prep! So we plan out the week’s menu, we grocery shop on weekends, and on a really good week we’ll even cook meals ahead of time. Except, despite all of those great intentions, w…

It is no secret that the real estate market showed no signs of slowing down, as we have seen record breaking sales and continuous growth over the past few months. Vendors took in consideration the current market conditions and have opted to put their homes for sale as the sellers’ market con…

I recently started taking a closer look at the time we spend looking for things. The studies I looked up which evaluate time spent looking for misplaced items vary between 10 and 55 minutes a day. This means that even if we are extremely conservative, 10 minutes per day times an average of 6…

It's hard to imagine social distancing and dealing with the many weeks of wintertime. When COVID swept in back in March, we had spring, summer and fall, but now, we'll be cocooning a lot more than usual.

The annually anticipated SAGOSKATT soft toy collection from IKEA is back! SAGOSKATT is a playful line of soft toys designed by children for a great cause - all proceeds from the collection will be donated to local organizations across Canada that support children’s right to play and develop.

At a time when consumers have involuntarily slowed down their lifestyles and are craving comfort and a sense of optimism, the SICO® paint brand by PPG suggests taking a cue from nature with its 2021 Colour of the Year: Blue-winged Warbler (6160-52). Blue-winged Warbler is fittingly named aft…

School is in full swing and summer has ended - it's the optimal time to give your kid's rooms an organizational overhaul. Consider integrating these 4 products to streamline organizing your kid's spaces.

With warmer days behind us, it's time to begin updating the home for autumn. While apple picking and hayrides might be on hold this year, often the best part of autumn is the simplicity of curling up in the great indoors. Light the fireplace, grab a pumpkin spiced latte, and prepare to gush …

The COVID-19 pandemic is not only having an effect on our lifestyles but also on our living spaces. After spending an unparalleled amount of time indoors, Canadians increasingly will look to fill their homes with natural, serene colours as a way to cling to familiar, soothing comforts.

This year, the October Collection from IKEA Canada is inspired by dark moody hues, celebrates more sustainable products and welcomes in seasonal change, according to a recent press release. They’re spotlighting an earthy colour palette that includes neutral hues, rustic reds, muted greys and…

The COVID-19 pandemic is not only having an effect on our lifestyles but also on our living spaces, says a recent media release. After spending an unparalleled amount of time indoors, Canadians increasingly will look to fill their homes with natural, serene colours as a way to cling to famil…

With every change of season comes certain home to-do's, and this is especially true of fall - it's the one time we can prepare our houses and properties for the brutal winter conditions ahead. These 5 fall renovation projects you can do right now will help preserve the integrity of your home…

When I speak about meal planning, I’m usually greeted with one of two reactions. The first, when I’m speaking to a group of already converted to the practice: ‘’Meal planning is essential! Our family wouldn’t survive without it. We gain peace of mind, we decrease our mental load, we gain bac…

IKEA and LEGO recently announced a new exciting collaboration via press release and a media call with head designers of both worldwide brands.

Keeping the family organized is no easy feat, and as summer starts to wind down, you'll want to have organizational systems in place to stay on top of things from the get-go. There's social engagements to keep, sports activities and other extracurriculars, work obligations, birthdays, and more.

I absolutely love organizing toys, I find it one of the most satisfying projects.  I also absolutely hate organizing toys, because it can be soooo frustrating. I feel like if you're a parent and reading this you know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s the same feeling that you get right af…

Ahhhh, the tiny closet. I feel like it must be some kind of inside joke between home builders and architects. ‘Hey man, I finished the hallway. Crap, I forgot to build a closet! I’ll just carve out this miniscule one foot space in the corner... they won’t notice that the door doesn't fully o…

One of my bigger struggles as a Professional Organizer is how to translate my routines and processes into sharable tips and advice. So much of how I live my life in terms of my daily routines have become so automated that it can be hard for me to realize its efficiency until I step back and …

Maybe its that I have it hardwired into my brain from having the summer off of school as a child but my mind definitely forms a direct line between summer and relaxation. 

I often say that there is no magic wand to get you organized.  And there isn't.  But there are a few tricks you can use to maximize the space that you already have that can seem like magic (kind of).

So, my mom is going to kill me for writing this... well, not really kill me. I did give her a heads up (I’m not that mean), but she’ll probably be a bit... annoyed, let's say.

My garage is a perfect example of the benefits of labelling. I organized the shelving units so that it would fit all our excess pantry items, paper towels, toilet paper, soaps, you get the idea. But I didn’t label any of it. And now it’s a disaster. And worse yet, it’s my fault.

Organizing our kids keepsakes is generally quite a challenge, one that sinks its teeth into our own emotions. I work primarily with families with young children, and I find that the same questions surface over and over. What should we keep and how much of each category should be kept?

There’s just something about walking into your kitchen right after it’s been cleaned that simply feels amazing!

Professional organizers and labels go together like peanut butter and jelly (or nut-free soy butter and jelly, depending on your allergies). So, it is shocking to me that it took me this long to put labels inside my refrigerator.

With each new season comes beautiful new products and trends to get your hands on. Here are a few you'll love.

Wayfair Inc. recently announced through a media release that singer, songwriter, trusted voice coach and TV host Kelly Clarkson will serve as the retailer’s first official brand ambassador in the U.S. The all-new, integrated partnership with Clarkson, which spans TV, digital and retail, aims…

Believe it or not, home decor companies are already looking to spring and warmer weather with their latest product announcements. Check out these 4 new decor products you'll love.