Orderly Lives

We have now entered the retirement phase of life. Thank you to all our clients for 27 years of fascinating, exciting and memorable experiences. It was a pleasure to work with all of you.
Please visit Waxing Eloquent Encaustics to see what we're up to now. Warm regards.

One of my clients is looking for a part time bookkeeper. About 4-6 hours a month.
If you can recommend anyone I'd appreciate it.

Storage wars: Why does no one want my stuff? Now that she and her husband are moving, Donna Green finds out that years of their carefully collected books, furniture, dinnerware and other such heirlooms have turned to rubbish overnight

In the midst of a midlife crisis, I had to clean house to clear my mind While I certainly didn’t enjoy the menopausal preamble, I am now reaping the rewards of the passage, Alex Pope writes

The fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world. We can play our part in changing this story!

Are collectibles still worth collecting? An appraiser breaks it down for us The once-reliable market for collectibles is on a steady decline in Canada, thanks to evolving tastes and a greying populace.Hockey cards, stamps, Royal Doulton figurines, commemorative plates and …

If you're stuck, we can help.

Downsizing in Retirement: Purging My Closet, Office and Bathroom and Learning to Breathe Again I love the change of seasons because it gives me an opportunity to do one of my favorite things: purge my closet. The good thing about purging one’s closet at the beginning of the season is that the things you get rid of are still wearable by someone else...Read More

Ironically, perfectionism is often an obstacle to getting organized.

The dangerous downsides of perfectionism Many of us believe perfectionism is a positive. But researchers are finding that it could be dangerous, leading to a long list of health problems – and that it’s on the rise.

If you have a hard time letting go of things then chant this mantra every day!

12 key documents you need to gather Can you imagine what would happen if you died and your beneficiaries didn’t know where to find your will? Or your money?

We can help with this sometimes challenging project.

“Treasure, Transfer or Toss”: Exploring the Philosophy of Downsizing in Retirement When I downsized before moving to Florida, I put my most cherished possessions into one small 5 x 10 storage unit and left my car with my daughter. At the time, I was a bit concerned that I might be getting rid of too many things, but I didn’t want to store anything that wasn’t useful or meaning...

The Soothing Magic of Things Organized Neatly Austin Radcliffe's book teaches a secret to relaxation: taking in colorful photos of meticulously ordered everyday objects.