Orka Blog

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’.…

January has a way of arriving with a lot of expectation. New goals. New routines. New plans. And often, a quiet undercurrent of “I should be doing more by now.” Social media fills with fresh planners, bold intentions, and promises of a “new you”. While that can feel exciting for some, for many it brings…

There’s something about November that feels like a deep breath. The air is crisp, routines have settled after autumn, and the year’s final stretch is in sight. Many of us start to think, “I’ll just wait until January” – but the truth is, you don’t need a new year to start again. You just need…

When most people think of decluttering, they picture bin bags, donation piles, and the satisfying feeling of a freshly cleared cupboard. And while those things do play a part, decluttering goes much deeper than simply tidying up or getting rid of “stuff.” It’s about how we live, how we feel, and the space we create,…