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Originally posted on Bluebirdstorage.ca When COVID first hit, we were on the edge of summer. Those of us who were lucky to have outdoor space could make the most of it. This allowed us to hang out with our family and or a few friends in a socially distanced way. Now...

Originally posted August 15, 2020 as part of the Toronto Sun Homes and Decor Supplement, Reporter Linda White and also at Toronto Sun Online. As young Canadians struggle to launch or sustain their careers during the pandemic, many who had already flown the coop are...

Originally posted on Bluebirdstorage.ca After months of searching, you finally find the perfect apartment. But there's one catch: there aren't any closets. Do you say: "no storage, no problem", or pass it up and keep looking? If you want to sign that lease, then keep...

Originally posted on Livabl_ The KonMari method is a system of simplifying and organizing your home by getting rid of physical items that don’t bring joy into your life. “Removing excess from our lives makes us look closer at debt, busyness, mental clutter and toxic...

When organizing your workspace ask yourself what type of work do you do in this space? Is this your primary work area? What is your vision for this space? Here are 20 tips to help you tidy up at work and create a work area that truly sparks joy! Gather all items into...

Professional Organizer and Certified KonMari Consultant, Effy Terry, spent the morning with the Breakfast Televsion crew chatting about how to organize small spaces, work spaces, Marie Kondo and the Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Thanks to Roger Peterson for...

In Marie Kondo’s book, the Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, the ability of identifying what brings you joy leads to a space filled with items that you love, the goal is to get your space and items in order and lead a life that sparks joy every day. You can apply the...

As a professional organizer and Certified KonMari Consultant I have seen the true cost of fast fashion and mass consumerism first hand and quite honestly it scares me. I embraced the concept of Spark Joy precisely because it teaches us to be intentional and to only...

  Got too much clutter? The KonMari Method™ is gaining popularity in cleaning up and assessing your mess. On January 17th, 2019, Larry Fedoruk of NewsTalk 610 spoke with Effy Terry, KonMari Certified Consultant, and Founder of Organize That. List to the complete...

  On January 13th, Effy Terry was featured on CBC's Fresh Air with Nana aba Duncan. List to the complete interview below. Effy Terry is a professional organizer and certified Marie Kondo consultant who talks about why Marie Kondo's new decluttering TV show is...

I have loved to organize since I was old enough to make a mess.  From as early as I can remember I loved to empty out all my closets and drawers just so I could reorganize everything.   Every time I would go through this exercise I would inevitably end up with a bag...

The KonMari Method™ is an organizing system developed by Marie Kondo, author of the international best-selling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. As a Certified KonMari Consultant I can coach you through a series of lessons predicated on the KonMari...

Marie Kondo introduced the KonMari Method™ in her best-selling book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” Her approach is based on a single question: Does this item spark joy? The ability of identifying what sparks joy leads to a tidy home filled only with items...