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’.…

Have you ever opened an overflowing cupboard, surveyed a room full of belongings or faced another delivery at the door and wondered: how did we end up with so much stuff? If so, you are in very good company. This year, APDO’s National Organising Week is exploring over consumption and its impact on our homes,…

Summer is supposed to be the season of freedom. Long days, family adventures, and making memories together. But for many parents, the reality looks a little different. School routines disappear overnight, activities need organising, meals seem never-ending, and the mental load can quickly become overwhelming. If you’re already wondering how you’re going to juggle everything…

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…