Introduction: Tidying up and organizing is not just about having more shelf space, it's about bringing harmony to your home and by extension, your life. Tidying can be a daunting task. Nonetheless, the rewards are real - downsizing or "right-sizing" saves you money, and according to Peter Walsh, Oprah's organizing guru, it can even cause you to lose weight.
The process can be exciting, exhausting, and ultimately very joyful. Using Feng Shui and KonMari decluttering principles, I will help you create a home which truly reflects the person you are.
This is your journey, it will be epic and life-changing. At first blush, tidying up seems so simplistic, but it subtly reveals the person you are meant to be by literally clearing away objects which stand in your way. My job is to listen to you and guide you as you navigate new territory. Then we can begin to look at the flow of energy in your home, to maximize your Feng Shui.
Stories come in all shapes and sizes, and our homes are one way we tell the story of our lives. Your home will always reflect how you are feeling inside. Feeling stuck, like you are just getting through the days? There will be clutter and dust. For 15 years, I've been helping people create environments in which they truly feel at home.
The tangible results are wonderful - your closet has a lot more room because you got rid of seven bags of clothing, you can park your car in your garage because you got rid of sports gear that you haven't used in a decade, etc. Those are satisfying, but the intangible results are amazing. One client put it this way, "Stephanie, on Monday I felt at peace. I haven't felt that way in a long time." That is gold.
Here's one of my favorite stories about decluttering. A friend had gone through a divorce, and wanted to declutter. We were in her kitchen. She pulled out a very expensive bottle of wine she and her partner had purchased. She asked if she should get rid of it. I asked how that would make her feel. She didn't want to just dump it so she suggested uncorking it and having a toast. The cork broke and the wine had gone bad. She poured it down the drain, and we both just started laughing. Life can get very metaphoric.
