SORTED! book now in Italian, Indonesian, American English and Dutch!

SORTED! has been translated into two languages.  You will find a repackaged version in Italy and Indonesia. Given they are countries both starting with the letter I, I’m guessing Iceland is next.

The cover of the Indonesian version features a quote from Cosmopolitan magazine which I’ve successfully translated with the help of Babel Fish -

“Olivers methods it was guaranteed facilitated your life’”.

I love how bad that sounds!

Like an Italian copy?  Try here or here

Or, you can obtain an Indonesian copy from Indonesia…. go to flightcentre.com.au

Author Talks – Melbourne

Join me for author talks thanks to Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corp.

Seats are limited, so be quick! Signed copies of my book, SORTED! The Ultimate Guide to Organising your life – once and for all will be  available for sale on the night.
When:  Tuesday 10 February
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Where: The Pines Library
The Pines Shopping Centre, Cnr Reynolds & Blackburn Rds, East Doncaster

When:  Thursday 12 February
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Where: Box Hill Library
1040 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Cost: Free
Bookings: Essential
Enquiries/Bookings:
9841 0555 (The Pines) or
9890 1002 (Box Hill)

Get your life organized – for under $10

HOT NEWS!  Barnes and Noble are having an “after holiday sale” and the American version of my book is on sale for just USD$5.99.  And it’s a hardcover! What a STEAL!  Shipping is free if you spend $25 so you could grab a few extra as gifts and tuck them away for later in the year.

Here’s a sneak preview from the dust jacket:

What’s in your junk drawer?

After reading this book you’ll have a plan to clear the mess and reorder the rest.

You’ll learn how to:

• Assemble your own professional organizer’s toolkit.
• Get rid of unwanted items without the guilt of trashing them.
• Discover the ultimate desk layout.
• Sort that tower of paper on your dining room table, without losing your mind.
• Create a functional junk drawer. Yes—you can have one!
• Rotate your child’s toys to free up space and keep your kids better stimulated.
• And tons more!

Forget what your grandmother taught you: Being organized is not about throwing everything out.  Even if the thought of straightening out your entire life makes you want to lie down with a cold rag on your forehead (ho many pairs of shoes do you own again?, start by clearing off enough shelf space for this one little book, sorted!  It will be all the motivation you need.

Don’t think you’re a “neat” person?  Not important.  According to professional organizer Lissanne Oliver, neatness if merely visual order.  True organization is efficient older: having what you need, when you need it.  Not having to waste time and money finding or replacing those errant items in your day.  You’ll have more time to enjoy your life and extra energy (and money) to pursue the activities you truly love.

With this compact collection of forty two clear, concise “recipes” for everyday use, you’ll finally find the strength to battle clutter – and your procrastination along the way – by setting realistic goals and embracing the magic of routine (aka maintenance).  Each recipe is broken into bite-sized pieces and accompanied by a list of supplier s and general time frame, step-by-step instructions, and additional tips for improved performance,  Whether you have ten minutes for a whole afternoon, no task is too great when approached in an informed and logical way.
But Oliver also goes beyond her prescriptions to discuss why organising is physiologically and spiritually rewarding.  Closets will overflow again.  Papers will accumulate.  It’s all a journey.  But with these indispensible techniques, and Oliver’s upbeat encouragement and humor, you’ll never again have to pay late fees, scramble for loose change, or buy multiple copies of that one book that keeps disappearing.

SORTED! in the U.S.A.

This is the U.S. edition of my book due to be released through Barnes & Noble in January.  What do you think of the cover?and the back cover (with spine):

How does it compare to the Australian cover?

 oops sorry this is so little

How long should I keep financial paperwork for?

Hello,

 

Completely inspired by your book SORTED, I am currently organising my household!  I got married 2 years ago and the merging of my husband’s single life + my single life + 2 businesses has just meant paper everywhere! So I’m now getting on top of it all (and it feels good!).  I just love your book and I tell everyone about it.

 

Quick question – do you know how long I should keep general bills (eg. home telephone, electricity etc.). As I don’t use them for tax or anything like that I am not sure whether I actually need to keep them after payment has been made?

 

Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Cassie. 

 

Hey Cassie – good to hear you are getting things sorted!

To answer your question, anywhere between 3-12 months is more than ample, or if you’re feeling really brave, chuck ‘em out after they’re paid!  Personally, I keep mine for 12 months, as it allows me to compare my usage (wow!  did the electricity bill jump up in winter, or what?) but really, that’s being very, very um… anal!

If you do need any financial paperwork for taxation purposes, The Australian Tax Office stipulates you need to keep it for 5 years from the time you submitted your return.

Hope this helps!

Author Talk in Melbourne

Come join me at my author talk at Preston library on August 12th – 266 Gower St, Preston. Bookings are essential; call 1300 655 355 http://www.darebin-libraries.vic.gov.au

Apartment Therapy Giveaway

I had the pleasure of meeting Maxwell from Apartment Therapy NYC yesterday. I donated two copies of my best-selling book SORTED! to AT readers – check out the link here.

Thankfully, Maxwell doesn’t mind stalkers (nor did any other of the lovelies at AT).

If you’re wanting organising/organizing tips AND design solutions, this is Maxwell’s terrific book: apartment therapy the eight step home cure.

SORTED! the ultimate guide to organising your life – once and for all

of of March 14th 2008, 17,113 copies have been sold.  Thanks to all who’ve purchased it and thanks to everyone who’s written to me with such positive feedback (all letters answered!)

SORTED! book / A Current Affair on Channel 9

Thanks to all who’ve been in touch since tonight’s story on my book on A Current Affair on Channel 9. If you’re looking for a copy of SORTED! the ultimate guide to organising your life – once and for all then go to: http://shop.sorted.net.au It’s a bargain at $20 plus P&P! So many answers to so many organising woes!

The four F’s

Need to get organised? Need to sort your paperwork? Let me show you the “four F’s to sort paperwork (an extract form my book, SORTED! the one with ‘recipes’ for organising) Here’s all the answers to your organising problems! It first went to air on ABC radio 10/10/07. I’ll also tell you how to organise your photos and get a grip on interruptions at work.