Entries by Amanda Manson

Cluttered With Choice? Why less IS often more

I recently went to have my nails ‘done’ at a local Beauty Salon; filled with the excitement of Christmas & New Year socials, yet wondering how on earth I was going to keep my nails looking good whilst preparing food, wrapping presents and finishing up some declutter sessions with Clients! So I booked ahead for […]

Dealing with post-Christmas clutter

So Twelfth Night is almost here signalling the end of the festive period and, if you haven’t done so already, it’s time to take down the Christmas decorations and to store them away safely – and in a place that you’ll be able to find them – until next year. Some people hate this task, […]

Organising for a summer holiday.

It’s that time of year again – children are off school for 6 weeks or so and many people are planning to get away from it all and jet off to a warmer place!  So here are some handy tips to get you organised for your trip abroad, ensuring all the while that you take […]

Are you keeping some right Royal clutter?

Over the last few days of Jubilee celebrations, whilst we’ve all been enjoying street parties and stuffing our faces with cream teas and champagne, it’s been fun to watch the odd television interview with ‘ordinary people’ across the land who have a great fascination with all things Royal.  I saw one piece on a lady (in Australia I think) who […]

Tips for Seasonal Home Storage

So, as I sit in the garden writing this post, I’m wondering if this is really it!  We’ve had a whole week of glorious weather which has seen people shedding their winter wear and pulling out all manner of summer shorts, t-shirts & maxi-dresses.  Temperatures have hit 80 degrees F across the UK which is […]

To Do list or not To Do list? That is the question!

Ok I know, they don’t work for everyone. We’re all different and I’m not insisting that anyone HAS to use a ‘To Do’ list – you need to find what suits you. But there’s no harm in trying, right? I have to admit to being a fan of To Do Lists!  I organise my life […]

National Declutter Week 2012

So this week sees the start of National Declutter Week 2012 in the UK. 7th-18th March. But it’s 10 days I hear you cry! Yes, intentionally so, in order to maximise the length of time people have to declutter their possessions – and to enjoy 2 whole weekends doing so!