grateful...

It all began Thursday night, with a spontaneous and fully enjoyable dinner - emphasis on full - at The Arm's Reach in Deep Cove. The CBC - curried butter chicken is devine. I'm just sayin'.... And if you are wondering, yes, this was a family affair and still absolutely enjoyable.

Then came Friday. The weather was perfect. Not too hot. Not too cold. Perfect. I had an organizing gig, followed by a lovely meeting with two fab creative art directors, followed by a quick dinner and a Reggae (love) theme concert in the park.

Aaaaaaah...Life is good.

So next time you are out on a one of those "retail therapy" shopping trips, save yourself the time, space, gas, and money (or debt) and enjoy the Good Life instead. I'm just sayin'...

respect. reclaim. revitalize.

Visual Girl

"social notworking"

Spending time on social-networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, when you are on the clock. - Real Simple magazine

Good Enough...

I was just watching an innocent game of horseshoes, and was struck by the uniqueness of the game in it's close-enough-is-good-enough ideology.

Perhaps surprising to some, many people who struggle with clutter issues are perfectionists. And finding their own reality so far from their idea of perfection, they become overwhelmed and paralysed to do anything, widening the gap even further. As a professional organizer, I find that time and time again, the most important role I play is bridging that gap, or eliminating it all together - paradise!

While I wholly disagree with the "just for now" mentality, which to me is just another way of saying "this is not how this should be", "this is not where it should go", or simply "this is wrong", I do believe in cutting yourself a little slack, and getting it good enough. You will be surprised where it will take you - maybe even win you a game of horse shoes!

reclaim. respect. revitalize.

Visual Girl

Will you be in church on Sunday???

Visual Girl will be. At the St. Andrews United Church (1044 St. Georges Street, North Vancouver - 2 blks south of Lions Gate Hospital) this Sunday, January 4th, from 9-11am, that is.

She will be involved in the first annual "New Year Resolution Challenge" This FREE workshop will begin with a demonstration and optional participation of a beginner bootcamp by primary hostess, Louise Green, Fitness Professional and founder of www.bodyexchange.ca

Next, the following guest speakers will cover the top five New Year's resolutions:

1. lose weight - Louise Green, Fitness Professional www.bodyexchange.ca
2. get healthy - Birgitta Hellman, chef & author of "Taste This....Healthy Organic Cooking"
3. get organized - Kerith Paterson, Trained Professional Organizer www.visualgirl.ca
4. quit smoking - Pauline Deane RN - how she finally kicked her 40-year habit
5. finding meaning in life - Helga Grout, relationship and life coach www.sandboxlifecoaching.ca

The event is meant to help you go beyond January 20th (the date most resolutions fall to the wayside) and ACHIEVE what is truly important to you in your life.

If you are looking to make some changes, this is the place to be! Drop by for some early morning inspiration!

St. Andrews Church, Sunday, January 4th, 9:00am - 11:00am.

To register, email: resolution@bodyexchange.ca

"We shape our dwellings, and afterwards our dwellings shape us." - Winston Churchill

A little note on makeup expiration...

Would you keep and use food that has expired? Why makeup then? After all, your skin is your body's largest organ. Take care of it. This short but comprehensive list of makeup shelf lives by Avon sales rep, Ami M Withrow: http://avonfromamiw.com/expire.aspx makes editing your makeup drawer(s), bag, case, etc. a breeze. Suddenly organizing your entire bathroom doesn't seem so daunting.
All the best,
Kerith

Life is not a someday thing or a one day thing. It is a right now, every day thing.

Essentially, because you are worth it. If there is some part of your home bothering you, then do what you can within your means, to change it. The biggest challenge is actually getting started. Once you overcome that, the rewards you reap will astound you.