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I got told this week that I was the worst advert for my own business - you don't think I own too many white trainers do ...
15/08/2025

I got told this week that I was the worst advert for my own business - you don't think I own too many white trainers do you 🙄

Look what I found today!Remember the days?
06/08/2025

Look what I found today!
Remember the days?

Look what I found decluttering today!Who knew they even still made them this recently - shocked!
31/07/2025

Look what I found decluttering today!
Who knew they even still made them this recently - shocked!

Had such a good time yesterday chatting to a lovley mix of people at Abbeyfield Speedwell CourtWe talked about creating ...
30/07/2025

Had such a good time yesterday chatting to a lovley mix of people at Abbeyfield Speedwell Court

We talked about creating your Legacy List, Honouring the Memories and introduced concept of Swedish Death Cleaning (sounds morbid but really isn't)

Hopefully there was some insights and some nuggets that will help & stick with people and make that process of dealing with clutter of elderly relatives which is especially hard and challenging just that little bit easier.

If you think you have a group or community that would benefit from something similar please do let me know.

Thanks Justine Owne at Speedwell and for the intro

We're taking a break for a few weeks but we'll be back in full swing in August with; - continued Sunday decluttering ch...
06/07/2025

We're taking a break for a few weeks but we'll be back in full swing in August with;

- continued Sunday decluttering challenges
- Saturday in person availability
- a selection of talks both online and in person on

Decluttering with ADHD
Getting the Kids Involved
How to Leave a Legacy and not Your Stuff

Drop me a line with your interest and I'll send you details when finalized x

29/06/2025

Something a little different for this weeks. Decluttering challenge - Memory Boxes

This topic has come up quite a bit this week so I thought I'd reshare this 'declutter along with me' video where I show you why going through your memory & sentimental items is so important.

In it I tackle a baby box, cards and sentimental clothing.

If you'd like to hear more about dealing with sentimtal items, I'm planning on running some online sessions through the summer with top tips and guidance on:

🔹Leaving a legacy not your stuff
🔹Honoring the memories
🔹Creating memory boxes

Spaces are limited so DM me if interested.

If you'd like more hands on help then let me help you through and make sure you love what you keep ❤️

Do you find yourself opening the fridge door, staring in and not finding a single thing you want or need? Or maybe what ...
15/06/2025

Do you find yourself opening the fridge door, staring in and not finding a single thing you want or need? Or maybe what you find are ingredients that weren't used for a recipe, dinner leftovers from last week and ketchup sachets that you pocketed from McDonald's! Either way having a good old clear out is probably long overdue.

This weeks decluttering challenge - THE FRIDGE

Action - first things first take everything out, clean the shelves, wipe the draws and door trays.

Next, chuck away expired food. Not just those past their use by dates but items that have visibly turned such as old produce and leftovers or other prepared items that have been in your fridge for longer than three days – (by this point, they'll likely be starting to go bad)

Make sure you tackle the jars and bottles too - mould on the pesto? Not used the bottom of the mayo since last summer? Time for them to go.

Eliminate food you aren't eating - not just food that has expired but everything you are not eating be it something you didn't like, or simply haven't got around to using.

Organise - Put what you'll use back in.

When repopulating your fridge, raw meat should always go on the bottom shelf – this is the coldest spot but also prevents anything from the meat from dripping down and contaminating items below. Dairy should then go on the middle shelf, the next coldest spot, and everything else above.

The fridge door temperature can fluctuate so it's a good spot for things like condiments and juice.

If you found things in your fridge that are still in useable condition, but you had forgotten about, then it is wise to bring them to the front of your fridge to encourage you to use them. You can use a turntable if you have alot of condiments to make sure they each get used.

Creating clear, distinct sections in your fridge helps keep it organised. Using clear containers helps keep the fridge in order, are really useful for loose items and makes pulling out items much easier too.

Clear containers are definitely the way forward. You can see what you have, make sure you use it but also helps you to see what has gone off more easily, giving you the chance to dispose of it before it rots completely.

Going forward - try to have a regular clear out - keeps things rotating and means your more likely to use what you have.

Added bonus - You may find you need to buy less and have a woke heap of forgotten ingredients you can create some culinary delights from. Saves you money and makes menu planning easier - now that's a win win.

Summer holidays are around the corner and I'm taking some time off in July so make sure you get booked in so we can get ...
13/06/2025

Summer holidays are around the corner and I'm taking some time off in July so make sure you get booked in so we can get you up together, organised and feeling ready to tackle the juggle ahead

Message me for additional details
Cheers colette

I’ve met some amazing and talented local business owners this week, and after speaking to them, I thought I’d use this w...
08/06/2025

I’ve met some amazing and talented local business owners this week, and after speaking to them, I thought I’d use this week’s challenge to focus on why decluttering your business is so important — and how this simple act can impact your mental health, your day, and your productivity.

This week’s decluttering challenge:
👉 YOUR DESK or WORKSPACE

You know that feeling when you sit down to work and your desk is just… stuff?
Papers you meant to file. Receipts from two months ago. Three empty water bottles. Random pens (half of which probably don’t work).

It’s not helping you focus.
Your desk is prime real estate — if it’s cluttered, your brain feels cluttered too. Much of it is delayed decision making. Now it’s time to decide what to do — and just do it.

It’s an easy win — so let’s get into it.

Snap: Take a before and after pic to see your progress — and post to encourage others!

Review:

How do you use the space?

What winds you up?

What do you spend time looking for?

What do you need daily vs occasionally?

Are you struggling to put things back?

Action:
Start with top-level tidying — bin the rubbish, take cups to the kitchen.
Then turn to what’s left: group like with like (stationery, electrical, paperwork, resources).
If you’ve got 4 staplers, pass on the extras. Massive hole punch but no files? Let it go.

Pens & notepads: The more you have, the more you lose. Keep just a few — you might even complete a notebook before starting another.

Paperwork taking over? Check out our Decluttering Your Paperwork guide (link below).

Organise:
Keep as much as possible away — supplies should be easy to reach, not taking up desk space. A stapler doesn’t need to sit out — keep it in a drawer.

Every workspace is different, but the principles stay the same: group like with like, keep what you need to hand, and know where everything else is.

Going Forward:
Reset your space after each work session. It will be inviting to return to — and helps create a clear line between work and home.

Added Bonus:
You’ll be more productive, more focused — and people will believe you’ve got your s**t together. Win-win.

👉 Check out the website for a paperwork decluttering guide

've met some amazing and talented local business owners this week and after speaking to them I thought I'd use this week...
08/06/2025

've met some amazing and talented local business owners this week and after speaking to them I thought I'd use this weeks challenge to focus on why decluttering in your business is so important and how this simple act can impact your mental health, your day and your productivity.

This weeks decluttering challenge : YOUR DESK or WORKSPACE

You know that feeling when you sit down to work and your desk is just… stuff? Papers you “meant” to file. Receipts from two months ago. Three empty water bottles. Random pens (half of which probably don’t work).
It’s not helping you focus.
Here’s the thing: your desk is prime real estate. If it’s cluttered, your brain feels cluttered too. Much of the clutter on your desktop is really delayed decision making. Now it's time to decide what to do with these things, and just do it. It’s an easy win so lets get into it.
Snap - As always take a before and after pic so you can see how far you've come and don't forget to post to encourage others too.

Review - How do you use the space? What winds you up? What do you spend time looking for? What do you need daily vs. every once in a while? Are you struggling to put things back? Keep these answers in mind.

Action - Top level tidying is the best place to start. Put the empty packets in the bin and take the cups to the kitchen. Then it's time to turn to the 'stuff' that's left. As always the first thing to do is group like with like - Stationary, electrical, paperwork, resources... go though each in turn. If you find you have 4 staplers (yes it happens) then you can pass extras on. Do you have a massive hole punch but never put things in files? If so that can go too. (You get the idea) Don't even get me started on pens & notepads! The more you have the more you loose - have a few only and you will get in the habit of putting it back in the same place so you know where it is and you might event complete a notebook before starting on the next one (it has been known).

If your desk is cluttered with paperwork this could probably do with being a separate task. Check out our guide to Decluttering Your Paperwork on the website via the link below. (I know it may seem daunting but it really is one of my favourite things)

Organise
Put as much stuff into drawers or away as possible, keeping in mind supplies may need to be still within close reach for convenience but that doesn't mean it has to be on the surfaces. For example, your stapler doesn't have to sit out, but put it in the desk drawer to grab easily when you do need it.

Organisation is going to be very different if you work at a desk, from home or in a studio for example and will differ depending on the type of work that you do. A creative business is going to be more involved but the principals remain the same, grouping like with like and keeping to hand only what you need but knowing where everything else is the key.

Going Forward
Get into the habit of resetting the space at the end of each work session. Not only will it be inviting when you come back to it, but it also helps to create a definite line between work and home, physically and mentally.

Added Bonus
You'll be more productive, more focused and people will believe you've got your s**t together so that has to be a win win.

https://clutterfreemehampshire.co.uk/paper-work-1

Some great hacks in this - any you use?
05/06/2025

Some great hacks in this - any you use?

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