We learned how to build a life, but not how to scale one down. Let me say something I tell clients all the time—usually while we’re standing in a basement surrounded by three generations of holiday decorations: If this feels harder than you expected, it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. It’s because no one […]
decluttering before downsizing
The Top 5 Mistakes We Make When Decluttering
As a professional organizer and senior advisor, I spend more time than you might imagine in basements, closets, and family homes that hold a lot. These spaces contain memories, identities, and decades of good intentions. You’re probably reading this because downsizing is on your mind—maybe not today, but someday. Before we dive in, I want […]
