The Art of Decluttering

Do you still have a VHS player? Do you have loads of DVD's that you no longer watch? Have you got Netflix or Stan and binge on television shows and movies via these mediums? This week we took up listener, Michelle's suggestion and chatted about how to declutter your DVD's and online watchlists. We also laugh ourselves silly at 24 second Abs, Amy's Dory-like memory for movies she has watched and Nicholas Sparks movies. Needless to say, we will not be starting a movie review podcast anytime soon! We hope you enjoy it!Join our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do we think decluttering is so important? This week we had a wonderful listener David asked some really good questions and ask for some research into clutter, so we that's what we chat about today. We talked about the research from Choosi www.choosi.com.au/blog/lifestyle/clutter-report and UCLA magazine.ucla.edu/features/the-clutter-culture . We hope this episode helps you think about why decluttering could be important to you and your home this year and some ways to start implementing it this January.Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty, where they share their WHY of decluttering. We hope you enjoy it!Join our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy 2018!! Did you have a fantastic 2017 or are you happy to see the back of it? This week we asked ourselves some questions so we could head into 2018 with some purpose. We also asked you if you had a vision for your home and your home life for 2018. We loved providing you with questions to ask yourself and encouragement to set a beautiful vision for 2018 and how to work magic into the gap between your current reality and the vision you have created.Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty, where they share their tips for creating a vision for your home and your home life. We hope you enjoy it!Join our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2017 has been a big year for both Kirsty & Amy and in our Christmas episode we share a few of the highlights, lessons and expectations for 2018. Join our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love Christmas holidays? Or do you feel overwhelmed by the idea of juggling work/kids/friends/expectations?Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty, where they share their tips and tricks for decluttering and enjoying your Christmas holidays and give great ideas on how to entertain yourself and others around you (aka kids) without going crazy! We hope you enjoy it!Join our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love hosting Christmas functions and being generous with your time, money and home? Or do you feel overwhelmed at the idea of inviting others to your home to celebrate?Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty, where they share their tips and tricks for decluttering your Christmas functions and give great ideas on how to host, cater, serve and clean up all things Christmasy. We hope you enjoy it!Recipe's mentioned today:Summer Pudding :http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/171/grace-s-easy-summer-pudding.aspxPumpkin, Kale and Quinoa Salad:http://fraichenutrition.com/roasted-pumpkin-kale-quinoa-salad-gluten-freeaz/Join our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a gift giver? Do you love receiving gifts at Christmas time? Have you done all your shopping already? Do your kids get overwhelmed by all the toys they receive on Christmas Day?Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty, where they share their tips and tricks for decluttering your Christmas gifts and give great ideas on how to wrap your gifts as well as choose gifts that don't add clutter to your friends and families homes. We hope you enjoy it!Things mentioned in the podcast:Something to wear, something to love, something to read and something they need!Kiva.orgWorld Vision GiftsUseful Gifts from TearMasterclass.comOnly JustSlow Your Home PodcastJoin our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love putting up Christmas decorations? Do you have a roof full or a shed full of decoration? Or are you a minimalist Christmas-er like us?Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty, where they share their tips and tricks for decluttering your decorations and give great ideas on how to store all things Christmasy. We hope you enjoy it!Join our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love Christmas season? Do you put your Christmas tree up the first chance you can? Or are you a grinch? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the invitations to event and all the shopping you need to get done or are you excited for all that this season brings? Do you have family traditions that you do every Christmas season?Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty. You will be inspired to be thoughtful and intentional about what you say Yes to in this season and you can hear how Kirsty and Amy do life with their families for Christmas. We hope you enjoy it!Join our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love reading books to your kids? Do your kids love reading or being read to? We chat lots of about how we love reading to our kids and how sentimental it can be to declutter kids books. We also give quick tips on how to store kids books, encourage you to visit the library and give books at Christmas.Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty. You will be inspired to declutter your kids books and you might even get your kids to listen along with you. We hope you enjoy it!A Mighty Girl website :https://www.amightygirl.com/Join our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you LOVE books? Do you dread listening to this episode because you think we are going to tell you to get rid of them all? Have no fear, we both love reading and would never tell you to get rid of ALL of your books! We want you to be free of the clutter that they can create! We want to inspire you to read and reread the books you love and pass on the ones you can! Are you like Amy who loves non-fiction? Or are you more like Kirsty and get lost in the worlds of fiction stories? Do you have a collection of magazines that are just collecting dust? Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty. You will be inspired to declutter your books and magazines and to really think about what type of person you want to be in relation when it comes to books and magazines. We hope you enjoy it!Here are some authors we mentioned in the episode: Liane MoriatyJoshua BeckerThe MinimalistPeter WalshBrooke McAlaryMalcolm GladwellJoin our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you feel overwhelmed by your technology? Are you like Amy who deals with her email asap and only has it on her computer? Or are you more like Kirsty and view it on your phone and don't unsubscribe as much as you should? Do you struggle with how many notifications you get on Facebook ? Do you have apps on your phone that you never use?Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty. You will be inspired to declutter your digital life and to really think about what type of person you want to be in relation to your technology. We hope you enjoy it!Here is a great Aussie Podcast that Kirsty listened to this week Slow Your Home! Brooke and Ben chat about Facebook and how to control this aspect of your digital life. http://slowyourhome.com/206Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have a gift cupboard or box? Are you like Amy who buys gifts in bulk? Or are you more like Kirsty and just buy when you need to? Do you love gift bags like Amy? Or do you wrap presents like Kirsty does? Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty (especially Kirsty mentioning every 2 minutes that it is her birthday coming up!). You will be inspired to declutter your gift cupboard and to really think about what type of person you are in this episode. We hope you enjoy it!Charities mentioned in the show:www.kiva.orgwww.worldvision.com.au/giftswww.usefulgifts.orgJoin our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love or hate paperwork? Are you like Amy who loves filling in any type of paperwork other than Centrelink forms? Do you have a no Junk Mail sign on your letterbox like Kirsty? Here is another episode where you can laugh at Amy and Kirsty, where you can be inspired to deal with your paperwork and you can be motivated open all that unopened mail!ATO App: https://www.ato.gov.au/General/Online-servcice/ATO-app/Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When was the last time you decluttered your bathroom cupboards? How many bathrooms do you have? How do you hang your towels? How many decorating items do you have in your bathroom? This hilarious episode will have you laughing along with Kirsty & Amy as well as considering if you too have too much old makeup, too much toilet paper (is this even possible), how you store your toilet paper and lots of other ideas. Typically Kirsty and Amy have polar opposite style ensuites so listen up and laugh along with us!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we chat about decluttering and organising your Laundry. Do you have a large laundry or a small one? Is your laundry also a storage room?Learn about what Kirsty & Amy keep in their laundries and how they use the different cupboards and their washing process.(Please note: Ironing is THE ONE thing in Farrugia home that Simon doesn't do - he can do it and do it well, but it is one thing that Kirsty would choose to do ;-))Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring is here in the Southern Hemisphere so we wanted to encourage you to get outside and make your outdoor space clutter free and beautiful to spend time in! As always you will laugh along with Amy and Kirsty as they dream about having a pool (even in Melbourne) and chat about their black thumbs. Steve Wells is our awesome friend who is an amazingly inspiring man! Have fresh eyes for the clutter in your backyard, grab a garbage bag and get rid of the rubbish/junk, find homes for things and make yard beautiful again.Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us have at least one car in our family and boy can they gather clutter!! Whether it's rubbish, empty coffee cups, drink bottles or kids toys, cars can easily become so full of stuff that in order to pick up a passenger we'd need to clear a seat free for them.Learn about what Kirsty & Amy keep in their cars, how they use the different compartments and what lives in their boots.Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever given much thought to the state of your linen cupboard? This hilarious episode will have you laughing along with Kirsty & Amy as well as considering if you too have too many towels, sheets or random items in your linen cupboard. Amy starts out declaring she doesn't need a linen cupboard and when she hears about the size of Kirsty's she instantly has linen cupboard envy. Hear how they keep their linen and how much they suggest to keep of each as well as what to do when you have guests, flood the laundry or have gastro sweep through the family.From their years of experience, Kirsty & Amy share their experiences around decluttering and organising your Linen Cupboard.Join our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does your desk tend to accumulate piles of papers, to-do lists, and stationery supplies? How can you work toward having a desk that is a positive environment for both creativity and productivity?Whether you work from home, work in an office or have a family work station set up to handle the bills and paperwork this episode will give you some tips and tricks to best manage that area of your home. Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every home has a kitchen and it really is the heart of the home. But some of us need some open heart surgery in our kitchen hearts! So join us as we talk about how you can get into the depths of your cupboards and ask yourself the honest question if you really do need a donut maker, two rice cookers, and a 50l urn. Save valuable space and make your kitchen user-friendly.From their years of experience, Kirsty & Amy share their experiences around decluttering and organising your kitchen.SHOWNOTES: (here are any links we chatted about during this podcast)Join our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does it seem like your children bring home art work every day? Do you end up with a huge pile of artwork at the end of each year, but you're not sure what to keep?What if your child actually brings home artwork you like and would like to display? From their years of experience, Kirsty & Amy share their experiences around decluttering and organising your children's artwork.Mister Maker. This is the ABC art and craft TV show that Amy used to watch with her kids: www.mistermaker.comIkea Skubb Containers. Amy uses these under her kids beds to store artwork: www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/90290359/Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where do you dump your keys, wallet and handbag when you come home after a day out? Do you have somewhere to hang bags and leave muddy boots?We love the function of a mudroom in homes and know that having a separate mudroom isn't feasible for everyone, but finding a way to integrate areas with the same purpose is key to family organisation.Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have beautiful jewellery that you love and would like to wear but it's always too hard to find it when you need it? Does your jewellery storage end up a tangled mess?In this episode you'll hear how Kirsty & Amy store their jewellery and some tips and tricks to help you declutter what you don't wear and keep what you do in clever storage.From their years of experience, Kirsty & Amy share their experiences around decluttering and organising your jewellery.SHOWNOTES: (here are any links we chatted about during this podcast)Elk Jewellery: https://www.elkaccessories.com/au/Eden Ministry Jewellery: https://edenministry.org/Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is hiding in the back of your freezer? Do you have any unidentified frozen objects that could be soup, bolognese or a curry but you're not quite sure?Kirsty and Amy discuss whether a normal fridge/ freezer combination or upside down freezer is the best and discuss the best way to utilise all the space in your freezer so you can save money and have food on hand when you need it.Sistema Containers: http://sistemaplastics.com/Eat It song by Weird Al Yankovic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve1tz3vS2fcJoin our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever given much thought to how you organise your fridge? What containers go where and which food types are stored in which compartments. Fridges can be a breeding ground for mould and spoilt food if not properly cleaned and kept organised. An organised fridge can both save you money at the supermarket and reduce the wasted food you throw out.Tupperware Fridge Clear Mates: https://www.tupperware.com.au/products/7740/ClearMatesMegaSetTupperware Vent Smart: https://www.tupperware.com.au/products/13727/VentSmart%E2%84%A2MegaSet Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many times a day does someone in your family access your pantry? We estimate for most families it's about a dozen times a day. That's a lot!! And you'll save time and money by decluttering your pantry. And how nice is it to cook and eat from an organised pantry.Lazy Susan for Sauces: http://www.kmart.com.au/product/storage-turntable/1134330Ikea Variera Storage Boxes for the Kitchen: http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/30177257/Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you needing to save space in your wardrobe? Do you want to learn systems and hear about products that will help you keep your wardrobe organised? Different wardrobes need different systems so tune in to hear a range of solutions which you can put into place to increase the space and functionality of the wardrobes in your home.From their years of experience, Kirsty & Amy share their experiences around decluttering and organising your wardrobe.SHOWNOTES: (here are any links we chatted about during this podcast)Amy mentions that there is a special name for the part of the clothes hanger where the singlet top straps go in - and drum roll..... it's called a 'notched shoulder'Kmart Coat Hangers: http://www.kmart.com.au/product/pvc-hangers---pack-of-12/686341Algot Wardrobe System (Amy recommends this for building a new wardrobe): http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/categories/departments/bedroom/11466/Skubb Drawer Dividers: http://www.ikea.com/au/en/search/?query=skubb&x=0&y=0Singlet Top Hanger: http://www.hsw.com.au/?product&id_prod=4221&id_cat=&id_dept=#.WVytx4iGOUlRail for Scarves: http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/10303723/Flexi Tub for Shoes: http://www.kmart.com.au/product/42l-flexible-tub---green/811863Join our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you spend time you don't have standing in front of your wardrobe trying to find a top that fits? Does your washing sit around in baskets because there just isn't room in the drawers or in your wardrobe? Have you ever come home from shopping at the sales and wondered how you ended up buying clothes you really didn't need? Have you ever wondered how you can shop ethically and without wastage?From their years of experience, Kirsty & Amy share their experiences around decluttering and organising your wardrobe.SHOWNOTES: (here are any links we chatted about during this podcast)Ikea Algot Wardrobe System: http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/categories/departments/bedroom/11751/Ethical Fashion Guide: http://baptistworldaid.org.au/resources/2017-ethical-fashion-guide/Jeanswest Jeans: http://www.jeanswest.com.au/en-au/Join our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are your kids toys causing stress in your family? Are they spread across multiple rooms and all over the floor? Whether your children are babies, preschool, at school or teenagers we've had experience in setting up systems and organising play rooms and toys that will set you on the right path to organise your own home.Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kirsty Farrugia & Amy Revell share about their journey to becoming Professional Organisers and how they came to start this podcast.Both Kirsty & Amy are the eldest of 5 children. slightly bossy, organising freaks, are minimalists and love inspiring other women to join them in the art of decluttering... what isn't there to love!?Join our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.