Quite possibly the cutest containers ever

If you’ve read my book you’ll know what I think of containers.  Often, we feel that by purchasing containers (boxes, plastic tubs etc) we’ll get on top of our possessions.  Wrong!  you have to deal with you ’stuff’ first.  Containerization comes later.  First, you must declutter, refine, audit and reassess the items in your space.
Having [...]

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New goodies for you at our revamped web store!

You will find a great new product called Fregie Bags… suitable for 101 uses!  They are one of the simplest, loveliest new products around.  I love using my Fregies for fruit and vegies (hence the name Fr+egies).  They are locally made in Melbourne by Two Girls.  I think they should be Two Clever Girls though!
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Organisational tools for sale!

Two great things for sale:
1.  4 drawer filing cabinet, on wheelsexcellent condition, $100 SOLD

2.  Dymo LabelWriter 400 Turbo -this is the kind you plug into your computer and it spits out a snazzy label for you.  Comes with all the software and cables etc.  Has printed less than 20 labels in it’s lifetime!!
up to $250 [...]

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Keeping yourself tidy

I happened across this organising tip on the web a few days ago:
Keep ladles, tongs, and spatulas in place by attaching adhesive Velcro strips to both the handles and the bottom of the utensil drawer.
I’d love to know what you think?  Is this a good idea?  Or too much like undie folding?
Or, do you have [...]

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Super simple wine storage

How good is this wine rack? So simple!  Pretty affordable too.
Try www.crateandbarrel.com or www.shoppingsquare.com.au

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Great organising products at IKEA

Slatthult decoration stickers – $19.95
I love these! They’re self adhesive and easy to stick on your wall. I would put a few photos inside (sticking directly to the wall using double sided tape) dry surfaces, or simply use them as frames for notes…. eg quotes you like, or aspirations you have.  Better than [...]

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I need more storage systems!

I enjoyed watching the Australian TV series, Love my way, over the weekend.  There was a spectacular bit
when a trip was taken to IKEA by a late thirties couple with new baby.  Female character says “I have a 4 week old baby.  I’m so tired.. I’m so bloody tired… I know people are dying in [...]

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What’s wrong with this picture?

Does your average person own just three frocks? Two bags? Three pairs of trousers, three shirts and ten pairs of shoes? This storage appears to be for a hotel, not a home.
I worked as a photographic stylist for some years styling homewares for a major department store. A stylist is [...]

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Need to declutter your office?

Here at SORTED! we’re big fans of Traveller’s Aid… they do some great work (check out www.travellersaid.org.au).  I am hoping you might have some furniture cluttering up your office that you need to donate…. check this out….  YOUR DONATION CAN ALSO BE A TAX DEDUCTION!

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recipes for organising

Well, my little book (small, but fat) has arrived from the printers. It contains over 250 organising tips – as well as truths, techniques and lots of how-tos … I think you’ll love it! The how-to’s are just like recipes (clever!) cover everything from work and paper to on the go and living. [...]

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