Did you know that Monday 19th August is the UK’s National Moving Day! Apparently, this is the most popular day for moving home! But what makes a property a home? Moving into a new property is an exciting milestone but turning that house into a home can feel overwhelming. I would bet my life that …
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Get Ready for Back-to-School: Final Prep Tips for a Smooth Start!
As summer winds down and those long lies come to an end, the reality of back-to-school season starts to set in. Whether you’re excited for the new school year or feeling a bit overwhelmed, one thing is for sure: … a little preparation goes a long way in making the transition smoother. At Orka Living, …
School’s Out: How to Master the End of the Summer Term
The sun’s shining (on and off!), the days are brighter, and we’re inching closer to the end of the summer term. In fact, by the time this goes live, my kids will have walked out for the final time this year. However, I am all too aware that this time of year can be a …
Ready, Steady, MOVE!
Mastering the Art of Moving: The Preparations & Move Day In 2023, The Independent wrote that “August is the most popular month to move home” according to research conducted from removal quotes. If you work backwards, moving in August likely means that you sold your house in June/July and therefore decided to put it on …
Why decluttering and organising can improve your space, mind and mood for better mental health.
Often our lives get overrun with weeds that look a lot like plants. These might be good things, but if they are chocking the life out of the things that matter the most, they are weeds. If you want your plants to thrive, you must pull the weeds. Joshua Becker For as long as I …
For the Love of Organising
My top 5 reasons to fall in love with organising! Do I have a love of organising? Yes, and that is my honest answer. Is it cool, maybe not, but do I love it, 100% yes! You might have to be living under a rock to escape the organisational craze that is taking the world …
How to Save Money on Food
My top 10 tips for getting organised to save money on your food purchases. Supermarket shopping is something that almost all of us do on a weekly basis, but we are all noticing that the prices are going up across the board. Not only are the food prices on the rise, but so are energy …
The Effects of Being Unorganised
It is a common misconception that Professional Organisers live a perfectly organised life. However, even the pros can slip up. For years, before I became a Professional Organiser, I was always on top of the school uniform order. Being unorganised was simply not an option. As soon as the schools finished for the summer, we …
Spring Clearing Week 2022 – Invest in Yourself and Clear for Calm
Today marks the start of the APDO Spring Clearing Week 2022, where APDO (Association for Professional Declutterers and Organisers) Organisers across the UK take to promoting the benefits that decluttering and organising can bring to your life. Each year there is a theme assigned to the Spring Clearing Week and this year our theme is: …
Welcome to Orka Living! Professional Decluttering and Organising Services
Well hello there! Thanks for stopping by to my blog! Let me introduce myself. I’m Julia, mum to three and at the start of what is a very exciting new chapter in my life as a Professional Declutterer and Organiser. For as long as I can remember I have been known as ‘The Organised One’. …
Get Your Home Organised for Sustainable Living!
What are you doing to protect our planet? It is no surprise that with the recent COP26 and APDO’s National Organising Week focusing on getting your home organised for sustainable living, all things eco-friendly are hot topics just now. We all know that the effects of Climate Change are reaching new levels and we are …
New Year, New Organised You!
Welcome to 2022 – Are you ready to set some GOALS? Well, I survived 2021 by the skin of my teeth and I hope you did too! May this year bring you peace, clarity, love, and happiness! Are you a resolution maker or a goal setter? Like many people I tend to end the year …