April, 2006

SPACE TREAT: What do Pruning and Organizing have in common?
April 24th, 2006 · No Comments

Erica Ecker
Pruning is one of the healthiest things you can do for a tree. It…
prevents diseased branches from further destruction.
encourages healing when you remove a damaged limb.
enhances the form and natural character of the tree.
encourages a tree to develop a strong structure.
restores vitality.
This is exactly what happens during [...]

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SPACE TREAT: Digital photos piling up on your camera?
April 18th, 2006 · No Comments

Erica Ecker
Dreaming of photo albums full of your precious memories?
Procrastinating the project?
Yes? There’s a quick shortcut for finally getting all your pictures off your camera and into albums.
Eliminate the process of uploading your photos, ordering them online and then having to manipulate photo corners, tape and dots. Instead, print your pictures directly onto ink [...]

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SPACE TREAT: Stumped? Don’t know whether to keep it or toss it?
April 11th, 2006 · No Comments

Erica Ecker
The editing process can often be the most challenging part of the organizing adventure. When you live with things you no longer really use or need, it’s a drain on you and your environment. Figuring out which items to let go of however can often be quite challenging.
When you’re stuck, ask yourself:
Does [...]

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SPACE TREAT: Clutter is not money. Clutter is clutter.
April 3rd, 2006 · No Comments

Erica Ecker
Say you’re going through your closets and every time you go to eliminate something you stop because you’ve just computed that this scarf, this radio, this toaster-oven cost you money and hey, now you deduce you’re throwing out money. Sound familiar? Equating clutter for money limits your ability to get rid of old clutter [...]

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