Mise en Place: Productivity Redefined
“Mise en place” is a French term that describes a practice employed in the culinary world. Simply meaning “put in place”, it is a rule that chefs live by and follow with militant discipline.
Minimalism – Could it Work for You?
When a long day of organizing is done, the crew of A Fresh Space likes to spend some down time together. In May, we had the opportunity to attend a screening of Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things.
Myth or Reality? 7 Tall Tales About Productivity – Guest Post
Do you think that working longer hours means getting more work done? Surprisingly, it doesn’t. This is just one of many myths about productivity.
A Fresh Version of the Capsule Wardrobe
We here at A Fresh Space work with clients in their closets on a regular basis. The usual purging of items that don’t fit or are outdated, grouping and color coding, adding matching hangers and baskets, etc.
How to ADHD-Proof Your Schedule Using Trello – Guest Post
This post came across my Facebook feed right when I was working with a teen having ADHD. She was struggling with task management and while we had her physical space in good order, keeping up with school, activities and personal life was a challenge.
Mindful Tips for a Stress-Free and Organized Holiday
When the holidays come around, our society has undergone many mood swings when it comes to exactly how to celebrate. Spending time with family competes with shopping sprees and gift giving.
In the moment with U2
My husband and I went to see U2 at Vanderbilt Stadium last Saturday night – it was one of the most fantastic shows I’ve seen. Not only was the stage setup amazing, these guys can still rock it with the best of them.
recovering from a minor “disaster”
Last night we were invited to go over to a friend’s for dinner. My contribution was bread, and dessert. My daughter and I love to bake and we do it often – we get a lot of use out of the KitchenAid mixer. She chose to make a buttermilk chocolate cake so we tried out […]
bizarre happenings at the dog park and you just never really know who people are, do you?
I go to the dog park 3 or 4 times a week keep our 2 year old lab busy and occupied so I can actually get some work done in my home office. She usually perks up around 3:45 because she knows our daughter gets home on the bus and there’s a really good chance […]
19th century William Morris quote – still works for me!
I was reading Wallpaper magazine recently – it’s a great way to get my fix of cool, hip “stuff” that I’d never buy since I have no room nor need for any more “stuff”. There was a page highlighting neat things for a hallway and embedded in one of the sections was a quote by […]
