Post Holiday Checklist
Start the new year getting organized, that includes organizing all the holiday decorations...
Post Holiday Checklist:
- Update your holiday card list and address book from cards received
- If you haven’t photographed your decorated spaces and taped the pictures to the front of your storage containers, do so before you pack things up.
- Each of my holiday décor storage tubs contains the items needed to create the scene that is taped to the box. It’s so simple and cuts down on the amount of decisions I need to contemplate. After all, it’s actually the millions of holiday decisions that wipe us out. Take those photos and give your brain a break next year.
- Throw away/ Recycle:
- Lights that don’t work
- Broken ornaments
- Excess left over holiday cards you sent
- Holiday books you don’t read
- Donate:
- Gifts that you don’t want
- Holiday décor that did not get put up
- Excess wrapping paper that you won’t use
As we step into November, the season of Gratitude is here! I want to take a moment to share just how thankful I am for each of you, as well as our incredible team and trusted vendors who make everything we do possible! (Above is most of my team missing Karyn and Martina). Reflecting on the past year, I am reminded of all the connections we’ve built and strengthened! To our vendors, thank you for being reliable and supportive partners! Your collaboration means so much to us. To our clients, thank you for trusting us with your homes and lives. We’re honored to play a role in making your spaces more comfortable, organized and enjoyable. For all our moving and staging clients, thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. Introducing Our New Services To make life even easier for you, we are excited to announce 2 new services!
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