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The Art of DeclutteringADHD Series: Amy SharesToday is the final episode of our ADHD and decluttering/ organising series. And today, Amy shares her reflections on the series and shares some things she's learned over the last few months as we've deep-dived into ADHD.If you've found this series to be helpful or you're had an ah-ha moment, please take a minute to leave a review on your podcast app, in our Facebook community or share it with a friend. This is the best way for others to find the show and it's super encouraging for us to read your reviews too and...
2023-06-0811 min
The Art of DeclutteringWelcome BACK to The Art of Decluttering Podcast!Welcome to the first episode of season two of The Art of Decluttering Podcast! Make sure you subscribe to this new feed as this is where you'll find all The Art of Decluttering podcast episodes going forward.To join my 12 Days of Christmas Declutter Challenge visit: https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/courses/christmas/ and enjoy 75% off until 25/12/2022ANDGrab a copy of my book Simply Organised at 50% off until 25/12/2022 by visiting: https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/books/Jump over to my Facebook group and join over 100,000...
2022-12-1313 minThe Art of DeclutteringTop Episodes - JudgementToday Amy and Kirsty have a conversation around judgement. Get ready to have your eyes and minds opened to new ways of thinking... Enjoy!In this episode we:● Challenge you have a whole lot of grace and forgiveness for yourself;● Encourage you to let go of others judgements of yourself;● Give you some tips for how to go about letting go of self judgement and others judgement of you and using it to motivate you;● Have some tears flow as we show you our heart for you;● And...
2022-11-2033 minThe Art of DeclutteringTop Episodes - Repetitive ClutterToday, enjoy learning about repetitive clutter and all the tips on taming it.Amy and Kirsty get passionate about what they call 'repetitive clutter'. You know those spaces you've decluttered but for some reason it's groundhog day...again!We explore the four major issues that contribute to clutter reappearing and share what to do about them.In this episode the four major issues we cover that contribute to clutter reappearing are:● You might have too much - it’s a quantity problem● You might not have a...
2022-10-2433 minThe Art of DeclutteringBest of Guests - Your Color GuruJeannie is the founder and owner of Your Color Guru. She is obsessed with helping real women look and feel amazing in their clothes. We learnt so much in our chat with Jeannie as she shares about the process of doing someone's colours and how it aligns so beautifully with living an intentional life. We also had the pleasure of having our colours done so tune in to find out what that experience was like. In this episode we:● Uncover what knowing your colours has to do with decluttering;● Learn about the proce...
2022-10-0250 minThe Art of DeclutteringBecoming an Artist with Nic BryanNic Bryan is a wife, mum, teacher, artist and one of our Head, Heart and Home course members. When she shared recently in our Head, Heart and Home Community about the impact decluttering has had on her ability to get creative and produce incredible artworks out of second hand and recycled materials, we just knew we had to find out more!Amy caught up with her recently and got to hear Nic's journey about how experiencing freedom by decluttering lead her to unlock a whole new part of herself and step into becoming an amazing artist...
2022-09-1852 minThe Art of DeclutteringCollectionsAs promised in Part 2 of our mini series How to Organise..., here is an episode all about collections.We cover lots! We have a chat about why people collect/create collections, explore what is driving the need to collect, how to know when it’s time to declutter some or all of your collections and some of the reasons why you might come up against specific challenges. We also touch on what to do it your collections are impacting your relationships with people and money.We hope that you come away with some ti...
2022-08-2836 minThe Art of DeclutteringNow What?!If you have ever decluttered anything and want it to stay that way but don't quite know how?Then this episode is for you!Today we are going to take you through some key steps for maintaining the progress you have made on your decluttering journey.Whether you have finished decluttering your entire house or you have just started with a few boxes here and there, we hope that you come away feeling equipped to keep your house clutter free!In this episode we;● Equip yo...
2022-08-2134 minThe Art of DeclutteringEnneagram and ClutterWe love the Enneagram here at The Art of Decluttering so when our beautiful friend and college developed an Enneagram and Clutter Course, we just had to catch up and hear all about it!! The amazing Laurie Palau is with us today! She is the author of the book HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized, host of the weekly podcast, This ORGANIZED Life, and founder of simply B organized where she speaks, teaches and works one-on-one with clients to help them reduce clutter and increase productivity. It has been way too long between chats...
2022-08-141h 16The Art of DeclutteringOut of the BoxAre you struggling with lack of storage in your home? Maybe your home is an older style and lack the inbuilt storage of more modern homes? Or perhaps you just don't have much storage and are at a bit of a loss as to what to do with all your stuff?Well dear listeners if that's you, this episode was made with you in mind!Inspired by a recent discussion in our Facebook Community and a request from past podcast guest Katie Smith (check our Katie's episode here), today we talk you through...
2022-08-0731 minThe Art of DeclutteringHow to Organise... Part 2Over the years we have received many requests from our beautiful listeners about how to organise very specific areas. As some of them are a little more niche in nature we have been storing them up with the idea of creating a special How to Organise episode.We hope you loved part 1 from a few weeks ago - (if you haven't had a listen we highly recommend you pop over and do that) and are looking forward to sharing part 2 with you today!A quick recap for you - last time we covered th...
2022-07-3137 minThe Art of DeclutteringFrugal FriendsWe have guests again!!! It has been such a long time since we have had guests on the podcast and now we have had 2 in a row :)Today, joining us all the way from Florida are fellow podcasters; hosts of The Frugal Friends Podcast, Jen and Jill! We’ve had many requests to chat about money from listeners so we leapt with joy when we came across their podcast and just knew we had to set up an interview.We feel these girls are like the American Amy and Kirsty so you get do...
2022-07-2450 minThe Art of DeclutteringSetting Up a New HouseSetting up a new house can be fun, exciting and the possibilities feel endless. But it can also be a little overwhelming, especially after the moving house process! So today, thanks to a request by Amy's sister (we think it was Sarah?!) and inspired by one of our dear listeners (shout out to Nerys!) we have created an episode full of advice and tips to help you feel more equipped when you are setting up your new house.In this episode we;● Highlight that preparation is key for setting yourself up in your new ho...
2022-06-1234 minThe Art of DeclutteringTime ManagementAre you always on time or are you always running late? Today we explore the concept of time (we get a bit philosophical) and how all of us use it in different ways. We touch on how executive functioning plays a huge part in your ability to manage your time and some of the hurdles it's impact has - like our ability to get distracted! Understanding that time management is definitely more challenging for some, we chat about and offer some practical tips on how to improve it. Hopefully from this episode you can take away some tips to...
2022-05-2943 minThe Art of DeclutteringMindful NoticingHey amazing listeners! It's Amy going solo today dropping you a fun little bonus episode. We do have our regular episode coming up but due to some technical issues it has been delayed until later in the week, so watch this space!We still wanted to deliver a little something into your ears so Amy has put together a quick mindfulness exercise that you can do to help you view your space with fresh eyes.Inspired by a mindfulness exercise by Osher Gunsberg on his podcast "Better than Yesterday" Amy takes us on...
2022-04-2409 minThe Art of DeclutteringHelping Others DeclutterHave you been asked to help a friend or family member declutter?How did it go?Did you wish you had a few extra tips up your sleeve?Well today's your lucky day!Thanks to a request by our friend Owen Gray we share our thoughts and advice about helping others declutter, in particular how to offer help, what to expect and what are some of the big no no's.In light of the recent floods here in NSW and QLD we also spend a bit...
2022-03-2732 minThe Art of DeclutteringAre you an Amy or a Kirsty?You may have noticed that Amy and Kirsty make a good team BUT are crazy different!! Well, buckle up as we delve into what exactly are those differences while asking you guys the question, "So are you an Amy or a Kirsty?" Do you love matching containers like Amy? Do you have a sweet tooth like Kirsty? Maybe you're a bit of a combo or completely unique and couldn't be more different! As usual the episode is filled with many laughs with a few decluttering tips sprinkled throughout. So whether you're an Amy, a Kirsty, a Brenda or a...
2022-03-0654 minThe Art of DeclutteringLoss Aversion TheoryToday we attempt to explain Loss Aversion theory. Now, neither of us are economists or behavioural therapists but we try our best to explain what it is and how we see it's impact on the decluttering process. We also chat Wordle, and how Amy has an awe inspiring ability to listen to so many different podcasts! Make sure to listen to the end as we share a couple of the ones we love to listen too.In this episode we;● Define loss aversion theory and give examples of what loss aversion theory looks like;...
2022-02-2029 minThe Art of DeclutteringSentimental PartnersToday we tackle one of the big decluttering hurdles - sentimentality. What happens when you live with someone who has a different level of sentimentality? We received and email this week from the lovely Tarren requesting tips and tricks for getting her very sentimental husband on board with the decluttering journey. So get ready Tarren and listeners we have filled this episode with practical tips and advice on how to navigate through the memories and sentimentality that can get brought up when you are decluttering. Whether you are the sentimental one or it's your kids, parents, friend or partner...
2022-02-1330 minThe Art of DeclutteringBest of Guests - Gretchen RubinEvery December we take a little break from recording and bring you some of our favourite episodes to listen to. For the month of December we will be bringing you our favourite famous guest episodes! Up this week we have the incredible Gretchen Rubin!! Gretchen is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humour and clarity, in a way that’s accessible to a wide audience. She’s the author of many books, includin...
2021-12-191h 14The Art of DeclutteringMr MonkeyjocksWho doesn’t love Bluey!? If you don't know what we are talking about we'll try to bring you up to speed. This Aussie kids show about a family of dogs has taken the world by storm in creating such a buzz for its wholesome, beautiful storylines containing simple, yet powerful life lessons. One of those being about decluttering, so when Amy had one of her clients sit her down and make her watch it we knew we just had to talk about it! We are not the target market so forgive us as we call characters by the wr...
2021-11-2119 minThe Art of DeclutteringTreasure HuntingDo you love to treasure hunt? We love treasure hunting with clients! There's nothing quite like the look on a client's face when they find that missing passport or birth certificate or that lost earring they thought was long gone. Some of our clients also love to treasure hunt outside the home - hands up if you too love finding a treasure on the side of the road?! Today we encourage you to look for the gold in your homes when you are decluttering by picking out the treasures and letting go of the rest. We share stories about...
2021-11-1427 minThe Art of DeclutteringEstate Planning**Trigger warning - things mentioned briefly in today's episode such as domestic violence, divorce, separation and death may be triggering for some listeners**When we received a request from one of our listeners (thanks Owen! - go check out his episode 'Sea Change' from earlier this year) to do an episode on estate planning, we knew just who to turn to! Anna Hacker is the National Manager of Estate Planning for Australian Unity and today we give her permission to take over the podcast and share her wealth of knowledge and experience about estate planning. She...
2021-10-3146 minThe Art of DeclutteringShopping BagsDid you know that shopping bags don't have to take over your house and that they can actually be nicely organised?!Over a week ago Amy posted a video to our socials showing us all her hack for folding reusable plastic shopping bags - well it created quite a stir! We even had our friend and fellow podcast host Mandy from Too Peas DM us on Instagram with her own questions after seeing it. So thanks Mandy, today's podcast was inspired by you!Since grocery stores phased out single use plastic shopping bags...
2021-10-2429 minThe Art of DeclutteringReturn to SchoolWith NSW out of lockdown (and Victoria not far behind - we hope!) restrictions are easing for many and the kids are finally heading back to school!!!! This episode is an old one that dropped back in January 2020 - so please forgive past Amy and Kirsty for not knowing what was coming!!! We are bringing it to you as a helpful refresher with getting back to some kind of normal, re-establishing routines and setting up new ones. During this time of massive transition we also strongly encourage you to look after your own mental health.In t...
2021-10-1733 minThe Art of DeclutteringLife Changing TransformationGuest interview time - today you get to meet Katie! Katie is Kirsty's friend and client and they get chatting about all things decluttering and moving. Katie and her family have moved a few times and are preparing to move yet again, so she knows a little something about how helpful decluttering can be. Be encouraged and uplifted as Katie shares how she went from feeling overwhelmed and uncomfortable in her own home, to her and her husband Cam becoming decluttering superstars resulting in a calmer more organised space that Katie is now proud of. Katie's story is one...
2021-09-1253 minThe Art of DeclutteringUse ItDo you use it? Following on from last week’s episode, today we are posing to you this question - Do you use it? We often buy things with good intentions or ideas in mind (we call this aspirational you) but often end up with an overflowing cupboard or room filled with said items. Get ready to clear the clutter by asking yourself some hard hitting questions to get some clarity on what is actually being used in your home.Don't forget to come over to our Facebook community to let us know what you use an...
2021-08-2916 minThe Art of DeclutteringNeed ItDo you need it? Need is such a subjective thing, only you can truly know what you need but sometimes figuring that out can be a little tricky! We love questions (as you all know!) so this week we suggest adding this one to your decluttering toolkit to pull out when you need it (pun totally intended!). Today is the first of a 3 part series over the next couple of weeks where we'll be looking at questions that can serve you well on your decluttering journey. Join us as we share laughs - cue Amy's YES button, tips, advice...
2021-08-2224 minThe Art of DeclutteringTravel BagsWe love our Facebook Community!! Especially when members request specific topics. So this week you can thank Jodi Mine for our chat about travel bags! It might seem like a bit of an odd time to be talking about travelling but even if we can't really go that far at the moment wouldn't it be great to be able to find what you need when you need it when that time comes again (yes we are holding out hope!). Get ready for tips and tricks galore in today's episode - enjoy!In this episode we:
2021-07-1128 minThe Art of DeclutteringBehind Cupboard DoorsToday's episode has been inspired by our amazing Facebook Community. A request came in asking us to talk about when at first glance your house looks tidy and organised but when you start opening up the cupboards you're hit by a tidal wave of stuff. Get ready for loads of tips, tricks and advice about why this happens and how to do something about it. So what’s behind your cupboard doors? AIso - our 4 Year Podversary!!! Thank you to all of our amazing listeners who have tuned in (and continued to do so!) over the las...
2021-07-0430 minThe Art of DeclutteringBinary DecisionsToday's episode is a good one!! We bring you a concept that you can use as a tool to help make the decluttering process that little bit easier. Breaking things down into binary decisions is a great way to take a step back when things get hard or overwhelming and make it plain and simple to get you back into your decluttering groove. Sometimes reducing the options to yes/no black/white type decisions can help you to refocus your energy in the midst of trickiness or when you can't see the forest for the trees. Enjoy our conversation...
2021-06-2023 minThe Art of DeclutteringControlDon't let the title of today's episode put you off. Yes we are talking about control but in relation to freedom, grace and self agency (now there's a fancy new term for you!). Come along for the ride today as we toss around a whole bunch of our thoughts on how we are in control of our minds, bodies and emotions, how trying to control others generally results in resentment and Kirsty's hatred of the word 'should' just to name a few. Get ready to go deep and reflect on your own mindset around control.In...
2021-06-0625 minThe Art of DeclutteringRenovatingTossing up whether to do a reno or sell your house can feel overwhelming. This week we are posing loads of questions to get you thinking and sharing lots of our advice (along with our usual giggles and banter!) to help you feel more prepared when it comes to renovating. From enlisting the help of professionals, to reducing your costs by decluttering first are just some of the many things we cover. So get ready to absorb all our renovating tips!In this episode we:● Remind you to always declutter first;● Give you...
2021-05-3033 minThe Art of DeclutteringKnow Your ColoursIt's another guest episode!! We have the lovely Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney with us today. Jeannie is the founder and owner of Your Color Guru. She is obsessed with helping real women look and feel amazing in their clothes. If you would love to have a more streamlined wardrobe, be able to shop for clothes quicker and more simply then you will love, love, LOVE this episode! We learnt so much in our chat with Jeannie as she shares about the process of doing someone's colours and how it aligns so beautifully with living an intentional life. We also had the...
2021-05-0950 minThe Art of DeclutteringDeceased Estates*trigger warning - today we cover topics such as death, wills and all that goes with losing a loved one. We have used humor in places to lighten the heaviness of the topic but we hope that we have done this in a way that still treats the subject matter with honour and sensitivity*Today we bring you an episode tackling a bit of a heavy yet important topic. Dealing with a deceased estate and managing that whole process yourself can be super challenging and overwhelming, so we wanted to offer our expert advice, tips an...
2021-04-1140 minThe Art of DeclutteringEden Update*Trigger warning - this episode talks about sexual exploitation, human trafficking and the current coup in Myanmar - this episode is not suitable for children*This week we have a bonus episode for you. We are giving you a much needed update on This is Eden - the organisation we as The Art of Decluttering support. Back in November we spoke with Michelle from the Australian Team of This is Eden (please go back and listen to that episode it was very eye opening and powerful!) and she shared with us about the amazing work they d...
2021-03-3111 minThe Art of DeclutteringDecluttering PassionMeet Catty!! Catty has recently joined us here at the Art of Decluttering and is part of our Sydney team of Professional Organisers. We love her gentle and calm approach with clients and of course her gorgeous smile that will brighten anyone’s day! Catty is so passionate about decluttering and organising - her excitement is contagious!! So grab that coffee, pop on those sneakers and headphones and get listening. Oh and Sydney peeps, when you book in for an in home session you might just be lucky enough to have Catty come to visit you! NB: Yo...
2021-03-2834 minThe Art of DeclutteringMoving OverseasMost of you would know by now just how much we love, love, love are amazing staff members. Well today we have a guest and she just happens to be one of them! Get ready to meet Fiona. Fi came to join us about 5 months ago and has been busy servicing our Melbourne clients with so much love and compassion. We absolutely adore her, especially her heart and desire to see people step into freedom and fullness of life. Fiona shares a little bit about herself, her passion for travel and her decluttering journey (part of which involved packing...
2021-02-2843 minThe Art of DeclutteringNuts & BoltsAre you the keeper of the tools in your house? Maybe it's your partner or housemate? Regardless of who's in charge of them, if they aren't easily accessible or you can never find them when you need them - this episode is for you!! Today (as our cleverly chosen episode title may have already tipped you off) we are talking all things tools! From power tools, to hand held tools; even down to all those nuts, bolts and screws that might be rolling around the garage floor... Tune in for all our tips and tricks for decluttering and organising...
2021-02-2129 minThe Art of DeclutteringKids OutsourcingAre you wondering how to keep the kids busy, fight the boredom AND remove some things from the metal load you carry for your family?? Then this is the episode for you! Tune in to hear a wide variety of tips and advice for getting the kids on board with sharing the responsibilities around the home. Kids are way more capable than we give them credit for so sit back, relax and soak up all the tips and advice for helping empower the small humans in your life.Also don't forget if you have a watch...
2021-01-1738 min
This is our Village21: Living With Vision, with Amy Revell and Kirsty Farrugia of The Art of DeclutteringIn this week's episode, we have the immense privilege of hearing from two very talented women, who run the very successful podcast and business- The Art of Decluttering.
Amy Revell and Kirsty Farrugia are passionate about helping others find, and live according to, their personal vision, through the art of decluttering. Focusing much deeper than simply 'cleaning', Amy and Kirsty have a heart to help people break the cycle of clutter in their lives and homes.
In their own words 'The Art of Decluttering exists to transform the world through intentional living, by equipping people to clear the clutter in...
2020-12-2855 minThe Art of DeclutteringStaff Spotlight - About UsWe hope that you have all loved our Christmas Series showcasing are amazing staff members! It has enabled us to have some much needed time to recharge and spend time with families whilst still bringing you something interesting to listen to each week.As the year draws to a close, we decided to finish 2020 off by sharing a bit more about ourselves too! We've had so many new listeners join us this year that we'd love to take the time for you all to get to know us (Kirsty and Amy) that little bit better. We...
2020-12-2748 minThe Art of DeclutteringStaff Spotlight - From Client to Organiser*Disclaimer: This episode was recorded during the bushfires in Australia of last summer. We reference and chat about this towards the beginning of the episode*This year (again) we wanted to practice what we preach for this busy season. So just for now we are pressing pause on creating new podcast material and enjoying some white space in our lead up to Christmas 2020. But because we love you all so much we didn't want to leave you without exciting episodes to listen to! So...this December we are so excited to bring you our special Christmas...
2020-12-1332 minThe Art of DeclutteringChristmas BlenderHow is Christmas just around the corner?!! Are you hanging out to go OTT on Christmas this year? Or are you wishing you could just forget it and move along into 2021? Tune in this week as Amy and Kirsty chat about the year that got mashed up in the blender without the lid on and then spat back out at us all!! Get ready for some helpful suggestions for how to make this Christmas special even though it may look different. Oh and see if you can count how many times Amy plugs the 12 Days of Christmas challenge!
2020-11-2936 minThe Art of DeclutteringListener Questions 2.0It’s listener question time!! After their Today Extra interview, the girls inspired themselves to ask everyone to send in their questions. So this week's episode is for you, our amazing listeners!! There is SO much gold just waiting to be found!! Sit back, relax and enjoy as Kirsty and Amy once again blow us away with their incredible wisdom and excellent advice.In this episode we:● Encourage you to be intentional about what comes into your home;● Remind you that you are never alone;● Invite you to come and join our He...
2020-11-0842 minThe Art of DeclutteringShare the Dignity*Trigger warning - this episode covers topics including homelessness, fleeing or living in crisis, foster care, domestic violence*After chatting about Sanitary Products earlier in the week, Kirsty and Amy then had the pleasure of interviewing the beautiful Rochelle Courtenay CEO of Share the Dignity. Be inspired as she shares the story of how this amazing charity was started. Have you heard about the It's in the Bag Campaign and wondered where it came from? Make sure you tune in to find out! Have your tissues ready as you listen to this incredibly passionate CEO who i...
2020-11-0433 minThe Art of DeclutteringSanitary Products*Disclaimer - this week the theme covers all things period related. If you feel this topic is not for you then tune in next week instead.*Join us this week as Kirsty and Amy chat about intentionalism when it comes to sanitary products. Remember that experience of rummaging through the bottom of your handbag/drawer/coat pocket hoping to find that random tampon or pad that you desperately need? Just imagine how incredible it could be to be able to access exactly what you need when you need it. Pop in those earbuds/headphones and take...
2020-11-0132 minThe Art of DeclutteringSleepThis week on the podcast Amy and Kirsty discuss the relationship between sleep and clutter. They share some findings from clinical research and a few of their own client experiences about how decluttering positively impacts our sleep. The girls have some great tips in this episode that you will not want to miss! So grab a cuppa and get ready to clear the clutter and enjoy better sleep.In this episode we:● Share our passion for creating restful sanctuaries for our clients;● Explain the importance of having a decluttered bedroom;● Highli...
2020-10-2531 minThe Art of DeclutteringToday ExtraDid you catch Amy and Kirsty on morning TV last week?! They appeared on Today Extra on Channel 9 in Sydney. Their interview got cut a little short leaving viewers wanting more, so they decided to take matters into their own hands to complete the interview by interviewing each other! Tune in this week as the girls share all of their amazing wisdom and clever tips along with the usual laughs and giggles... Also don't forget to please send us your questions - Kirsty and Amy can't wait to see what you all want to know!In th...
2020-10-1826 minThe Art of DeclutteringOnline SellingDo you have a 'gunna' (going to get to) pile or piles? Those items that you want to sell but aren't quite sure where to start? Well then this episode is for you! Pop in those earbuds/airpods/headphones and soak up all the wisdom that Kirsty and Amy have to share about all things online selling. Despite the absence of their love, love, love for it, there are many gems to take away this week. Don't forget to head on over to our Facebook Community and share the biggest sized or highest priced item you have ever sold.
2020-10-1138 minThe Art of DeclutteringMagic Wardrobe NumberThis week's episode is thanks to our Facebook Community. Tune in as Kirsty and Amy discuss their guidelines for creating a functional wardrobe, with more of a focus on kids wardrobes. As always enjoy a laugh as the girls give their helpful tips and share differing opinions!In this episode we:● Discover the many factors involved in how much clothing you need;● Identify the impact your washing/laundry routine has on your wardrobe;● Highlight kids wardrobes● Encourage you to use natural limits when organising;● Remind you it always...
2020-10-0444 minThe Art of DeclutteringLost in TranslationThis week's episode is one our Northern hemisphere listeners have been waiting for! Enjoy having a giggle along with Kirsty and Amy as they share your experiences and a few of their own about getting Lost in Translation, all the while hopefully bringing some clarity to your confusion. This is a funny one so be prepared for much laughter!!In this episode we:● Attempt to translate some confusing Australian terms into American and British English● Encourage you to ask questions and make suggestions in our Facebook community;● Learn what Amy keeps...
2020-09-2751 minThe Art of DeclutteringThe Home EditThis week we were inspired to chat about the new Netflix show 'The Home Edit'. We really enjoyed it and wanted to share with you the ways in which we are similar and how we differ.In this episode we;● Encourage you to use this show as inspiration for decluttering;● Challenge you to prioritise function over perfection ;● Remind you just how different Kirsty and Amy are from each other;Thanks to Stephanie R for your patreon support!!Join our community ● Our website The Art of D...
2020-09-2043 minThe Art of DeclutteringThe Four Tendencies with Gretchen RubinThis week we chat to the incredible Gretchen Rubin! Gretchen is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humour and clarity, in a way that’s accessible to a wide audience. She’s the author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers Outer Order, Inner Calm, The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and The Happiness Project. She has an enormous readership, both in print and online, and her books have sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide, in more tha...
2020-09-061h 11The Art of DeclutteringArtThis week we were inspired to chat about artwork thanks to a post in our Facebook community started by Robyn Christie!In this episode we;● Encourage you to consider donating or selling any artwork that you no longer love or need;● Challenge you to take a look at the art in your home with fresh eyes;● Get expert advice from our friend, Frances Cosway from White Pebbles Interior;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Join our Facebook group to see photos of our artwork...
2020-08-3035 minThe Art of DeclutteringWallets vs PursesThis week we chat about wallets and purses how we organised them.In this episode we;● Talk about the official difference between a wallet and a purse;● Encourage you to to declutter your wallet/purse of all the odds and ends that have somehow made their way into yours;● Challenge you to consider if you even need one;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● 3 Differences between a purse and a wallet article●Stocard app for storing loyalty cards● Our 5 Day Wa...
2020-05-3141 minThe Art of DeclutteringBusiness & Loyalty CardsThis week we chat about business and loyalty cards and how we do (or do not) organised them.In this episode we;● Talk about how we store business and loyalty cards;● Encourage you to be creative in how you keep businesses details instead of taking business cards;● Challenge you to consider different ways to be loyal to your favourite businesses;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Stocard app for storing loyalty cards● Medicare app for storing your Medicare card digitally (Australia...
2020-05-2435 minThe Art of DeclutteringThe Kids ShowThis is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we interview Kirsty's kids, Oliver and Amelie, Amy's son Elijah and Amy's nephew, Ezekiel. We ask them how they are coping in Covid-19 as well as things they have taught themselves in isolation and how much they love The Art of Decluttering ;-). We hope you can giggle along with us today.Things mentioned in this episode and other...
2020-05-0227 minThe Art of DeclutteringRural LifeThis is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we interview Amy's sister, Sarah. She shares with us what it is like to live in rural Queensland and how they deal with waste and decluttering. We also learn anew how intertwined the Thompsons & the Georgio's histories are. We hope you can giggle along with us today.Join our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly dona...
2020-05-0138 minThe Art of DeclutteringAmy's DadThis is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we interview Amy's dad, John. He gives us insight into Amy's childhood and we get to witness their great love for each other. We hope you can giggle along with us today.Join our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Dona...
2020-04-2923 minThe Art of DeclutteringReadingThis is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today in our soulful Sunday episode we chat about reading and how good it is to chill out with a good book. We hope you can giggle along with us today.Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Simply Organised - Amy's bookJoin our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your m...
2020-04-2513 minThe Art of DeclutteringFrom Teacher to Organiser*Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before Covid-19 took hold of the world, so we just ask for your grace if you find any comments insensitive given the current climate.*This week we chat to Jac and glean her wisdom of someone who has gone from being Amy's sons teacher to being one our staff members:In this episode we;● Learn Jacs story, how she came to be working foThe Art of Decluttering;● What she loves now about working as a Professional Organiser;● Hear of her love of travelling and we...
2020-04-1223 minThe Art of DeclutteringSimply Organised Chapter 11This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we give you a special treat of a chapter from Amy's book Simply Organised. We haven't forgotten our gratitude so make sure you giggle along with us today.Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Simply Organised Book - you can order the paperback version, audio or ebook!Join our community ...
2020-04-0924 minThe Art of DeclutteringFrom Client to OrganiserThis week we chat to Carly and glean her wisdom of someone who has gone from being a client of Amy's to being one our staff members:In this episode we;● Learn Carly's story, how she came to become a client of The Art of Decluttering;● How she felt investing in herself and her home;● What she loves now about working as a Professional Organiser for us;● And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your...
2020-02-1632 minThe Art of DeclutteringYour TeamThis week we chat to Lex who is Amy's client and a participant of our Head, Heart and Home course:In this episode we;● Learn Lexs' story, how she came to become a client of The Art of Decluttering;● How she felt opening the door to Amy;● What she found the hardest part of working with a Professional Organiser;● Lex challenges you to build a team to help you;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Simply Sage Learning● Twinnings Double Mint...
2020-02-0228 minThe Art of DeclutteringCommand CentreThis week we chat about having all your family admin paperwork and tasks in one place, the Command Centre:In this episode we;● Question who needs a command centre and why;● Give you lots of possibilities of what could be included in your command centre and where it should live;● Encourage you to think about the functioning of your current command centre and whether it is the system that needs an overhaul or your habits;● Challenge you to keep it simple sweetheart (KISS) instead of going all Insta/Pinterest over it...
2020-01-2634 minThe Art of DeclutteringLandfill DiversionWe’ve had an episode on having a recycling holding zone as some of our listeners and clients are passionate about diverting all they can from landfill and feel a significant burden to find the right solution for all of their consumption and decluttering efforts, so this week we have created another bonus episode where we chat to Charlotte from 1800-Got-Junk.In this episode Amy and Charlotte:● Chat about how 1800-Got-Junk do their best to find solution to challenging items to recycle and reuse;● Discuss some unique situations that 1800-Got-Junk have been presented with;
2020-01-1527 minThe Art of DeclutteringOur Organised LifeThis December we again wanted to practice what we preach and have some white space in our lead ups to Christmas this year. We decided to showcase some of the podcast where we have been the guests!In 2017 we recorded 5 episodes around Christmas themes, Schedules, Decorations, Gifts and Wrapping, Christmas Functions and Christmas holidays and we repeated these again last year so if you are wanting some tips and tricks for the Christmas season have a listen to episode 22 through to 26, we will link to them in the show notes.This week, we...
2019-12-2922 minThe Art of DeclutteringOrganising Your FinancesThis December we again wanted to practice what we preach and have some white space in our lead ups to Christmas this year. We decided to showcase some of the podcast where we have been the guests!In 2017 we recorded 5 episodes around Christmas themes, Schedules, Decorations, Gifts and Wrapping, Christmas Functions and Christmas holidays and we repeated these again last year so if you are wanting some tips and tricks for the Christmas season have a listen to episode 22 through to 26, we will link to them in the show notes.This week, we...
2019-12-1530 minThe Art of DeclutteringEntrepreneurshipThis December we again wanted to practice what we preach and have some white space in our lead ups to Christmas this year. We decided to showcase some of the podcast where we have been the guests!In 2017 we recorded 5 episodes around Christmas themes, Schedules, Decorations, Gifts and Wrapping, Christmas Functions and Christmas holidays and we repeated these again last year so if you are wanting some tips and tricks for the Christmas season have a listen to episode 22 through to 26, we will link to them in the show notes.This week, we...
2019-12-0821 minThe Art of DeclutteringSecrets of Professional OrganisersThis December we wanted to again practice what we preach and have some white space in our lead ups to Christmas this year. We decided to showcase some of the podcast where we have been the guests!In 2017 we recorded 5 episodes around Christmas themes, Schedules, Decorations, Gifts and Wrapping, Christmas Functions and Christmas holidays and we repeated these again last year so if you are wanting some tips and tricks for the Christmas season have a listen to episode 22 through to 26, we will link to them in the show notes.This week we...
2019-12-0139 minThe Art of DeclutteringFirewoodThis week we chat firewood at Joanna Strybosch's request! Amy has a fireplace and while Kirsty loves a fire, she has never had a home with a fireplace.In this episode we:● Challenge you to declutter and organise your firewood;● Encourage you to consider if your fireplace is used regularly or if it attracts more aspirational clutter instead;● Give you some tips on how to store and move your firewood around; Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Rainforest Trust● IKEA Blue Bag
2019-11-0323 minThe Art of DeclutteringZero CoWe love Osher Gunsberg's podcast 'Better than Yesterday' and last week we heard the innovative Mike Smith, who else heard that interview? Amy got the chance to chat to him so we thought we would give a little bonus episode with that chat today!In this episode we:● Encourage you all to join Zeroco's Kickstarter campaign which is a win/win/win for our planet and for us;● Challenge our ideas on single use plastics;● Chat about how Zeroco are doing radical transparency;● And so so so so much more...
2019-10-2329 minThe Art of DeclutteringTrigger WarningThis week we have a conversation around areas in your home that might cause you to come unstuck because of memories or issues that rise to the surface when you go to declutter and organise these spaces. It is yet another episode that Kirsty cries and Amy holds space for her as we both hold space for you, our gorgeous listeners, in these harder areas.In this episode we:● Cover issues of death, loss & divorce;● How you might find issues when dealing with your wardrobe, bathroom, bedroom, hobbies and kids stuff;●...
2019-08-2530 minThe Art of DeclutteringThe ExperimentThis week we have a conversation around an accidental experiment that Amy conducted when she was sick a few months ago which we found fascinating and thought we would share our learnings from it.In this episode we:● Encourage you to consider what rest looks like to you and which of your tanks empty first; mental, emotional or physical;● Share how this experiment grew our empathy and compassion for our clients;● Challenge you to think about what you might be resisting in your decluttering journey;Join our community ●...
2019-08-1136 minThe Art of DeclutteringBoard Games and PuzzlesThis week we get passionate about board games and puzzles!In this episode we:● Challenge you to declutter this area of your home regularly, like in the upcoming school holidays.● Encourage you to donate preloved games and puzzles to your local preschool, school, op shop or nursing home and more!● Give you some tips for organising these often awkwardly shaped items.● Have lively discussions about whether you can donate a puzzle if it has a piece missing :-)● And so much more...We hope the conversati...
2019-06-3026 minThe Art of DeclutteringAutismThis week we speak to Amy's best friend, Jess Winnell, about Autism. Jess has kids on the spectrum and also works for an organisation that helps families living with Autism. We chat about routines, caring for yourself as a parent of kids on the spectrum and loads more. We also chat about how being decluttered and organised can help your whole family and that sometimes it is great to call for some extra help. We do have a few giggles as we do have two combinations of besties in this weeks episode so please extend your grace to us...
2019-06-0929 minThe Art of DeclutteringBrooke McAlary Listener QuestionsThis week we continue the conversation with the incredible Brooke McAlary (so if you haven't listened to last weeks episode, do yourself a favour and go listen!). Brooke is a podcaster, author, minimalist and this week answers your questions for her. You wonderful people came up with some fantastic questions around photos, community, their next home, slow travel, her kids schooling while they travelled, how to encourage others in the declutter journey, what she missed why travelling, running a business and who she'd invite to a retreat! This is another stellar conversation in which Brooke oozes wisdom and grace...
2019-05-2650 minThe Art of DeclutteringContainersThis week we chat about containers! We know so many of you love to dream of and buy containers to store all your things so we wanted to have a conversation around why containers are not the solution to all of your problems. Just by getting the right container you are not magically going to fix your clutter issue. We always recommend decluttering first and organising second; to never organise what you can discard. The great thing about containers is that by storing items correctly you can keep those items in good condition and it’s easy to find wh...
2019-05-1227 minThe Art of DeclutteringCancerWe had a request to do an episode on cancer and so we decided to interview our friend and course participant Amy Kelman, who coincidentally was the person who requested the topic (under another name ;-)) You can tell from this episode that we are friends as there are lots of smiles and giggles mixed into this serious topic! Amy K is so vulnerable and honest as she shares her journey as a survivor of breast cancer. She gives some fantastic tips for when you receive a diagnosis, during treatment and as a survivor as well as tips for...
2019-04-2824 minThe Art of Decluttering4 Types of Clutter with Laurie PalauThis week we have our first international guest, Laurie Palau! She is our great friend and fellow Professional Organizer from the USA (yes we are using Z where we normally use S's today in homage to our guest today ;-)) Laurie is the author of the book HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized, host of the weekly podcast, This ORGANIZED Life, and the founder of simply B organized where she speaks, teaches and works one-on-one with clients to help them reduce clutter and increase productivity. We chat about the three categories she sees as causing clutter in...
2019-04-0736 minThe Art of DeclutteringIt's all my husband and kids faultThis week Amy and Kirsty come with love to question some of your beliefs challenge you thinking about YOU! We recommend going for a walk, or run or walk the dog to processes some of your frustration at us as we deliver some truth bombs in love and grace because we want the best for you! Is there clutter in your home that it is always someone else fault? If only your kids or partner or housemate dealt with their clutter, your house would be a instagrammable home, right? We want to challenge you that maybe you are also...
2019-02-2423 minThe Art of DeclutteringMental LoadThis week we chat about the Mental Load! We all carry it in one form or a thousand. We chat about how the division of labour & mental load is carried in our home and how that has changed over the years particularly for Amy. We give tips on how to reduce your mental load by asking for help from others in your home and how having a decluttered home can help everyone! We get interrupted by Kirsty's watch and as always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!This topic was requested...
2019-02-0331 minThe Art of DeclutteringSports EquipmentThis week we chat about decluttering your sports equipment. What are you still using? Do you have sport equipment for a sport you haven’t played in 20 years? Should it be moved on to a memorabilia box or donated rather than taking up real estate in your cupboards/garage. Do you have a treadmill that makes you feel guilty every time you look or can you not even see it anymore because it has become a clothes horse? In this episode we encourage you to clear all the clutter off the treadmill and use it or let it go! Yo...
2019-01-1332 minThe Art of DeclutteringOur KidsThis week we chat with our kids, Jesse & Elijah Revell and Oliver & Amelie Farrugia! We each quizzed our own kids and each others about what it is like to live in an organised and decluttered home and we asked them if they had any advice for other kids and parents. We also asked our listeners for some questions! Such a fun and funny episode. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!Our episode this week is bought to you by Planted Parenting, an educational platform run by a Tricia...
2018-12-1625 minThe Art of DeclutteringChristmas ScheduleThis Christmas season, we are practising what we preach and making this season a bit slower for us by revisiting last years episodes as we had such a great response to them last year. The great thing about re-listening to podcasts is that you'll take away different tips and you'll learn things you don't even remember hearing last time. So as you prepare for the Christmas season this year, we hope it is one of peace, love, feeling organised and being inspired to declutter.Do you love Christmas season? Do you put your Christmas tree up the...
2018-11-1827 minThe Art of DeclutteringMeal PlanningThis week we chat about Meal Planning! What it is and what it is not. How different it can be in each unique home. Amy chats about how they do meal planning in the Revell house and Kirsty chats about the different ways in which Meal planning works in the Farrugia household. Do you do the cooking in your home or does your partner do the bulk of the cooking? Do your kids whine at every meal like Kirsty's do? Do you do meal planning different to Amy & Kirsty, make sure you come over to the Facebook page and sha...
2018-05-2733 minThe Art of DeclutteringInside ScoopWhat is the inside scoop? Cal Revell, Amy's husband, is our guest today and man does he have so many truth bombs to drop! Amy started off nervous that Cal and Kirsty would roast her, but we would never do that and the episode is more about Cal than it is about Amy. You will hear just how much love is in their marriage and how supportive Cal is of Amy and her gift to the world. Partners around the world will resonate with Cal's experience and be inspired to join their partners in their decluttering journey. Listen up w...
2018-04-1534 minThe Art of DeclutteringHolidaysThis week we chat about camping and how to make going on holidays easier, simple, straightforward and more organised! You will laugh when Amy double jinx Kirsty and she can't talk. We chat about our favourite holiday destinations and Amy shares heaps of tips, tricks and hacks to make life easier when you go on holidays including pegs, containers and washing detergent. We chat about worst camping holidays and laugh at how we are NOT your people to seek advice about camping in the Australian Outback! Would you come on an Art of Decluttering Camp out? We hope you e...
2018-03-1126 minThe Art of DeclutteringChristmas ScheduleDo 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...
2017-11-1927 minThe Art of DeclutteringBooks & MagazinesDo 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 fic...
2017-11-0532 minThe Art of DeclutteringDigital LifeDo 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...
2017-10-2932 minThe Art of DeclutteringGiftsDo 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!...
2017-10-2230 minThe Art of DeclutteringPaperworkDo 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 be...
2017-10-1532 minThe Art of DeclutteringBathroomWhen 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...
2017-10-0834 minThe Art of DeclutteringLinen CupboardEver 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 s...
2017-09-1029 minThe Art of DeclutteringKids Artwork & School WorkDoes 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 Sk...
2017-08-2022 minThe Art of DeclutteringJewelleryDo 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)
2017-08-0625 minThe Art of DeclutteringWardrobe Pt2Are 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...
2017-07-0231 minThe Art of DeclutteringWelcomeKirsty 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● Follo...
2017-06-2419 min