At the start of 2020, 1.7 million out of 32.6 million people in employment in the UK, were reported to work from home according to stats from the Office for National Statistics. That figure shot up considerably during the COVID-19 pandemic and is expected to remain at this higher level as businesses (and employees) discover the benefits of working from home.
We all know now, better than ever, that it’s essential to get your home office setup just right.
Our homes can be full of distractions that can hinder our progress on tasks that usually only take a short while. But, with the right desk setup, you’ll be able to get motivated and focus, increasing bot
The hit Netflix show ‘Tidying Up’ has inspired people to clear the clutter and transform their homes and offices into serene and calming spaces.
The star of the show; Marie Kondo and founder of the KonMari Method™ believes a happier existence can be had simply by clearing out anything that doesn’t ‘spark joy’ in your life!
Tidying up is contagious and after watching the show it’s easy to see how this tidying craze has got people whipping out bin bags, filling up their boots and heading for charity shops around the country. The method encourages tiding your home by category or item type, not location. For example, most tidying methods would have you start in your bedroom sorting under your bed, your wardrobe, drawers etc. until tidy
The KonMari Method™ encourages that you tidy by category, concentrate on clothes as a whole first then move onto shoes, books and miscellaneous items…
Wham have designed a huge range of home and garden storage solutions from inexpensive flexi tubs to on trend gloss baskets and organisers for every part of your home.
If the clutter and chaos is starting to get you down follow our 5 easy steps to a calm and organised home.
Let’s face it, de-cluttering is good for the soul. It can be hard to know where to start though, especially if you are drowning in a sea of paperwork, lego bricks, random plastic toys, unloved ornaments and shoes! If your house has become a clutter hot spot then keep reading…
Tackle your home one room at a time, sorting your stuff into 3 piles;
-Storage
-Upcycle
-Throw Away
Typically scrapbooking is a hobby whereby memories, photos and memorabilia are preserved in an album or book. Scrapbooking as a hobby has boomed in popularity over recent years, people love the happy mix of crafting and nostalgia, the finished item being something to treasure for years to come.
Most of us have a random old box of photos, concert tickets, cinema stubs or holiday souvenirs that we can’t bear to part with! Scrapbooking allows you to not only enjoy the memories you have made but is also a fun way of organising and reliving them.
