Surroundings

In life, everything we surround ourselves with either adds to our quality of life, or detracts from it. The things that add to our quality of life are wonderful treasures, the things that make our hearts sing. The things that detract from our quality of life are clutter. It begs the question, why would we [...]

How to Avoid the Dread of the Ding Dong

You hear it wherever you go. “We must catch up.” For some of you that little sentence will fill you with dread. Does panic take hold at the suggestion someone may actually turn up at your doorstep, gift in hand, to celebrate the season? Have you ever toyed with the idea of feigning absence just [...]

Eve’s Lesson

Eve has it all together. She’s the one everyone can rely on. At home, Eve’s family wants for nothing. She keeps the house running smoothly. The laundry is up to date, meals are healthy and delicious, visitors are always welcome and bills are paid on time. Even the garden looks amazing. The children are driven [...]

Before the Work Begins

What should I do to prepare for our session? This is a question I’m often asked by new clients. It’s no surprise. They’ve just taken action and made an appointment to deal with something that’s bothered them for a while, maybe even years. Now they’re hungry for more action. For some, that call for help [...]

Tiny Baby Steps

“Someday, I’m going to (insert desired action here).” Ever heard yourself saying that?  Is Someday still coming? Here are some reasons NOT to take action: It’s not a priority right now It’s time has come and gone It’s someone else’s agenda, not your own Do any of these apply? Sometimes when we delay taking action, [...]

Power and Magic – catching the priceless moments

I sometimes wonder where the days go. I wonder how I’ll get everything done. I wonder how to make things more efficient, be more productive, make each moment count. I wonder what’s for dinner and which colour to paint the walls, where to go on the weekend and who to invite for brunch. I wonder [...]

Sharing Our Holiday Magic

Pop quiz: Who cries watching Holiday Inn and wants cuddles with her granddaughter for Christmas? And who is lucky enough to spend Christmas on a boat with her beloved and her puppies? Our writers share a precious peek into their festivities… Angela Esnouf Angela writes Organising Space and you’ll find her at Creating Order from [...]

We’re talking about Ceremony

Wow! December is here! Another year end approaches at the speed of light, and as the weather heats up here, and cools down for our northern friends, our thoughts turn to celebrations and the passing of time. Our chosen theme for December is Ceremony. A little different from the usual, and boy, have our contributors [...]

Beautiful Choices

“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” This month Angela ever so gently encourages us to apply a simple, powerful principle (it may not be what you think!) to what we keep in our homes…

Helping Victorians Rise from the Ashes

The Phoenix Lunch The devastating fires in Victoria have killed many, left many many more homeless, and a fog of shock and grief hangs over us all. In Melbourne, no-one is unaffected. Around Australia our hearts and prayers go out to everyone. Two of our wonderful Calm Space contributors have put their heads together to [...]

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