New name, new services, new professional organisers - same excellent customer service
The winds of change have blown and it’s time to announce some changes. The Ship Shape Shoppe has been renamed The Decluttering & Organising Co!
Is this the golden era for photo albums and frames?
We recently suffered a catastrophic tech failure. Our hard drive storage failed and died, taking with it about 15 years of digital memories. Poof, gone, just like that. When I first realised, my heart beat a little faster, I asked why, and how, and wanted to apportion blame to someone, anyone.
When it all becomes a bit too much
A personal essay reflecting on stress, motherhood and running a business, and the realisation that I was simply not thriving.
The hidden power of positive procrastination
This week I haven’t felt like doing much. The weather has turned to custard – it is cold, wet and windy and I have reminded myself that I always feel a drop in productivity at the change of seasons; my inner cavewoman tells me that it is time to hunker down and conserve energy during the hard winter months.
The wife's role in a household 😬
An essay on the modern-life conundrum; we're on the treadmill of doing, doing, doing - there is no relief in sight, no end to the to-do list. We are too busy, our partners are too busy, and so the jobs pile up.
The unsexy secret to decluttering ... and staying uncluttered
if you have decluttered once and been disheartened to see the clutter return, I’ve got news for you. You’re completely normal! Today I’m sharing the truth about those picture-perfect homes you see on the internet.
If you're not naturally tidy, you're never going to succeed at decluttering
One of the things I'm passionate about is helping those amongst us who believe they were "born messy" realise that they too can live a more organised life.
You don't need more motivation - you need to change your environment
Do you need more motivation to get started on your home decluttering projects? Or do you need an expert to show you how to tweak your environment?
Becoming anti-racist in New Zealand
I want to be held accountable on my own journey to move from “not racist” to “anti-racist”. I will share my reading, my learning and my observations in the hope that my journey can help others.
Let's talk about collections
When does a group of items become a collection? And how do we know if a collection is worth keeping? If you’ve ever asked these questions, this the post for you!
100 mild irritations really stack up
All those little irritations we experience in a day add up to make us grouchy and unproductive.
"Should" is a dirty little word
If you have ever felt the pressure of the things you “should” be doing, and the sense of dismay and failure that you aren’t quite keeping on top of things, then this is the post for you.
5 signs you need a professional organiser at home
Think you need a little support in the home organisation stakes? Read on to learn the five signs that will prove your hunch correct!
The time vs money conundrum
What do you do when you need to weigh up the benefits of time vs. money?
"Losing" food in your pantry is costing you money
If you have a pantry, chances are that you have lost something in it at some stage. Losing food in your pantry is costing you money - here’s how to keep those pennies in your purse where they belong!
Turn your trash into organisational treasure!
If you think being organised is all about buying shiny and new things, read this tip about how you can turn your trash into tools for an organised home.