A fresh start for the new year

Taking down, and putting away all of the garnishes of the holiday season always inspires me to take a fresh look at my surroundings. Quite often, that leads to reorganizing or rearranging projects that provide a new look and feel for the year. Here are a few titles from our collection to help inspire you to do the same. Happy 2011!


In his insightful book, Clutter Busting: Letting Go of What's Holding You Back author Brooks Palmer teaches the reader how to lighten their load by getting rid of things that no longer serve as useful. Chapter titles include: "Clutter as punishment", and "You are sacred not your things"

The Art of Organizing Anything, by bestselling author Rosalie Maggio (author of How To Say Anything, and How To Say I) introduces an accessible organizing system that can be tailored to meet the needs of the reader. This book covers the organization of home and office, as well as time management .

In his book 1000 Home Ideas, author Stafford Cliff compiles beautiful and inspiring photographs covering every aspect of home design. It may just inspire you to tackle an area that you've been meaning to rework.

Continue your journey to clutter-free living here at the Beaverton City library on February 1, 2011 when Jane Green, founder of A Clear Place will present a free workshop entitled "Learn the Top 3 cures for Stuffication and Go from Choas to Clear." No registration required.