Bliss This House: Home Organization with Maria Grove

Here are the 10 characteristics of organized people - you can be too! 1. They never leave a room empty handed 2. They do it now 3. They are constantly decluttering 4. They have a home for everything 5. They have daily habits 6. They let go of perfectionism 7. They have a tidy desk 8. They never leave anything undone 9. They are intentional bout their money 10. They ask for help ** Want my freebie?...

This week we are speaking with Alyssa of Alyssa's Yellow House. She was recently diagnosed as autistic and uses her instagram to help teach organizing and housekeeping for other neurodiverse adults. We discussed how she has to form habits externally and utilizes habit stacking to help. Her tip is " the only wrong way is the way that doesn't work for you". Connect with Alyssa: htt...

Here's an idea for having less in your kitchen. It's using the idea of the capsule wardrobe but for your plates and glasses. I'd love for this to start a conversation - can you live with less in your kitchen? Leave me a comment! My recommendation is the Colibri Paper Planner ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blissthishousect@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode we speak to Carly Adams of Tidy Revival. She's a fellow professional organizer and we geek out about capsule wardrobes - why they work and how to set them up. You'll be running to your closet after this episode. Project 333 by Courtney Carver Carly's book recommendation: You're a Badass by Jen Sincero Connect with Carly: https://www.tidyrevival.com/ https://www.inst...

In this episode I discuss my own personal Low Buy Challenge and how it might help you. You have to have rules- your nos and yeses - and definitely a why. I have been following a low buy for over a year and it has changed the way I shop and my credit card debt! Let's work together to stop spending so much and reduce clutter in our homes. Christna Mychas Low Buy ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps...

This week we meet Dida Lange - a style coach who specializes in thrifted items. Did you know that vintage items are those clothes that are over 10 years old and antiques are over 20? Crazy! Thrifted fashion is about sustainability and finding unique pieces. Update - after the podcast I actually tried Dida's service and I couldn't be happier! I started with a small package but was so impres...

This week we're talking with Holistic skin care coach Sarah Brown about a natural approach to skin care. How care we be more minimal with our skin care products? Turns out products are just 10% of the success - the rest is good habits, mindset and good nutrition. Update - after recording this podcast I started doing Face yoga per Sarah's recommendation and it's amazing! I love the tech...

Happy holidays! Are you ready for the gifts, events, cards and decor that are coming for you? In this episode we talk about how to streamline the process of the holidays - making gift wrapping easier and more organized...setting a budget and gift list.. planning out what December events to go to. I love the Holiday Season, but I'm definitely doing less. Now is the time to make a plan and not d...

In this fun and off beat episode we discuss altars and how they organize your inner world with Dilshad Mehta. I have two altars in my home and I loved this discussion about how altars are like vision boards. And how you can create your own heaven and joy on earth - what's not to love? Dilshad's book recommendation: The Alchemist by Paul Coelho Connect with Dilshad: Instagram Website ** Wan...

In this episode I discuss how to clean off your dining room table, how to prep your guest room, and how to not go crazy organizing your home for the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving - you can seriously get your home ready for guests in time. My recommendation this week is The Diplomat's Wife By Pam Jenoff . ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blissthishous...

This week we are joined all the way from Australia (!) by Mabble Munyimani, who is an Intentional Living coach and speaker. She is also a homeschooling Mom of three boys and we discussed all the organization that goes into that - from how to set up the curriculum to make it strength based for your kids ...to actually how to set up the space. We also discussed aged based tasks that your children ca...

In this episode we talk about my 5 mantras for organizing - sayings to help motivate, inspire and maybe change your mindset. They are : 1. It's not a bargain is you don't need it 2. Put it there now 3. Authenticity over aesthetic 4. Five minutes matter 5. Embrace good enough Which will you adopt today ? My recommendation this week is the Simple Sophisticate Podcast ** Want my freebie? &quo...

This week we are speaking with Sarah Roller, a Financial Coach who is rebranding the dreaded budget to be called a "Spending Plan". Gotta love that! She wants you to track your finances and plan your "why" for the future. We discussed the questions - what do you want to make more room for ? It applies to finances as it does to organizing. Sarah recommends the following apps and...

In this week's episode I talk about my process as a professional organizer. It's Plan, Categorize, Declutter, Organize and Elevate. I break down all the steps and give real life examples. Great news I did find my journal! It's Watered by ka'ala . Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email ⁠⁠⁠⁠blissthishousect@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and I'll send it directly to your in...

In this week's episode we spoke with Krystian Howe of With Love and Fluffs about how to keep house when you have low energy from chronic illness, and anxiety. It was an interesting discussion about separating your metal capacity and your physical capacity - and what tasks you could do with each. Her best tip? "Small steps are big wins". Then we also had a discussion about service dog...

In this week's episode we tackle twenty tidy tasks you can do in 60 seconds or less. It's amazing what a minute can do for your home. Twenty suggestions - what's your favorite ? My recommendation this week is The Essential Oils Hormone Solution by Dr. Mariza Snyder Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email ⁠⁠⁠blissthishousect@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ and I'll send it direct...

This week we speak to Suzanne Goulden (of Canada!) who is an Intentional Living Consultant and Minimalist. We discussed what it means to be a minimalist and how to get there - spoiler alert: it's a process. Her guidelines are - if you love it or if it serves a purposes then it stays. But if you need something fresh and new...what are you bored of? Genius! Suzanne was inspired by The Minimalist...

In this episode I talk about 30 days of deep cleaning tips, as a companion to my 30 days of organizing. Once you declutter, you're going to want to clean. Here are some spaces to think about and some tips for deep cleaning. ** Want my freebie? "5 Steps to Clean 4 Rooms" - email ⁠⁠blissthishousect@gmail.com⁠⁠ and I'll send it directly to your inbox! ** Enjoying the podcast?  Leave...

This week we chat with Kerin Eilis, an Executive Life Coach, about resistance, mindset, and how to feel more free and open. Kerin helps people establish routines around health and self care and we discuss how they go hand in hand with routines around organization and cleaning. Her advice? Meet yourself where you are! Kerin's book recommendations: Pride and Prejudice By Jane Austen Eat, Pray, L...

In this episode we dive into my guide for a month of organizing tips - 30 days of 10 minutes tasks to declutter and organize your home. I created this guide to help you tackle projects in your home in a manageable way (everything is designed to take only 10 min) and give you ideas for places to organize and declutter that you may not have thought of. Interested in Athletic Greens? visit www.drinka...

This week's guest is Aleksandra DeGesaro of My Dream Wall Art - joining us from Italy! She is a professional photographer and creates wall art for clients. We discuss scale and composition for art as well as the vibe you want to have with your art. I love talking about design so this was a great conversation - and I was grateful we did it in English! Aleksandra couldn't chose a book but lo...

Took a trip to IKEA today this week and had a blast picking out some creative organizing solutions for the podcast. Here's the list: Pepprig Cleaning Bucket and Caddy Mackapar Coat Rack Nissafors Utility Cart Idanas Wardrobe Uppdatera Flatware Tray Risatorp Wire Basket Tjusig Hanger Lennart Cart Dimpa Storage Bags Vesken Shelf Mavinn Basket Fladis Basket Skubb Drawer Organizers Lindasen Displa...

Are you ready for an emergency? This week we chat with "The Food Storage Coach", Sarah Mitchell of Pantry Independence. We discussed food security and the concept of an extended pantry - Preparation for job loss or even Covid. Also - creating an emergency kit for other natural disasters. Do you have water, an evacuation kit and extra medications? Listen in and get prepared. Sarah's B...

In this episode I break down the four daily tasks I do every night after dinner - super important if you want to maintain a fresh and clean home after you do the hard work, which is decluttering and organizing. 1. Do the dishes. 2. Clean the sink. 3. Wipe the counters. 4. Clean the floors. The key is maintenance. My recommendation this week is Flower Magazine - click here to subscribe . Want my fr...

This is a special panel discussion on how organization can help with depression. On the podcast we have Edie Weinstein, who is a Licensed Social Worker and Nicki Van Ingen Schenau (from Amsterdam!) who bravely shared her story of grief and depression with us. We discussed the power of routines and how managing your space can help with your mood. *There is a brief mention of suicidal ideation so pl...