The Lenten Season begins on Wednesday, so I am reposting a blog from years past titled: FORTY DAYS, FORTY ITEMS. An idea suggesting that on each day of Lent, we …
For some people--like me--getting rid of clothing can be very mental. Blogger Julie Hage (Filling the Jars), says there are five emotional excuses for not decluttering. (That goes for decluttering …
Does it seem that the pandemic is dulling our sense of imagination when it comes to dressing? How can we get the creative juices flowing again when it comes to …
Janna and I have given countless presentations to corporations, women's groups, and other organizations. Often after speaking, Janna will remark, "I've worked with women for over 35 years. It's impossible …
"IT'S NOT QUANTITY THAT COUNTS...IT'S WORKABILITY." This is the quote that introduces Chapter 6 of Quintessential Style. Is your closet a river or a Dead Sea? Meaning: Do you bring …
The other day when I visited Janna Beatty's studio I complimented my co-author on the necklace she had on. Janna's reply: "Well, take a good look, because it's the last …
A few weeks ago I had a conversation with a friend who told me she had 27 cousins. I have three cousins. I started feeling a little sorry for myself …
I like to think I'm organized. I mean, if you walked into my home the public areas are relatively neat. But I do have a few 'clutter zones.' My office is …
This post has very few words, but a lot of photos. I'm not sure if the transformation in my closet could actually be considered "life-changing," but it certainly made my …
According to the Los Angeles Times, this week the number 2 non-fiction best-seller is titled (get ready): The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. Wow..."life-changing"..."magic"...those are some powerful …