The clothes were falling out of my wardrobe and drawers and I needed help. I know Helen and am aware of her expertise, so I overcame my embarrassment and asked for her help to sort my clothes and storage issues out. I was very nervous about having someone go through my belongings and see how untidy my space had become and all of the impulse buying I have done over the years. Helen quickly put me at ease with her non-judgmental professionalism and knowledge. What should have been a task became fun.
Helen and I went through everything in my wardrobe,.. I was amazed at how much space and how tidy and organised it was when Helen had finished. After we finished sorting my clothes and shoes, Helen packed up the discarded items and took them to the Hospice Shop. I learnt a lot from Helen – mainly how easy it is to keep your drawers and wardrobe tidy and
organised once it has been sorted. This was also great for when I went on holiday – I fitted so much more in my suitcase after shopping sprees while I was away.
I found Helen to be very knowledgeable, approachable and helpful and would recommend her services to anyone who needs help tidying, sorting and down-sizing.
Adrienne Boyd
My wardrobe is so much more functional now that Helen has been. I have booked her for my office now. Helen keeps me focused, and I stay on task. I can make decisions much easier when she is here. I would not have gotten this done without Helen being here.
Alice McCormick
As soon as Helen arrived with her kit, it set the scene. She asked me what I wanted to achieve and the plan was set. This mammoth task that for so long overwhelmed me and was unachievable on my own immediately felt doable.
Natasha Rae
Helen then worked with me to create the result I wanted. She helped the whole way with my decision making. I felt comfortable as she was non-judgmental and supportive of me and my ideas.
Helen knew what to put together (compartmentalize), when to question me and importantly what to ask. She was happy to try different ways or to find new solutions if the first option didn’t work for me. Helen has great ideas and tips.
Her enthusiasm is contagious and her passion shines!
An unexpected bonus of Helen’s services was that she deals with donations, so that I never have to see the item again. Having an item instantly disappear means it will never eventually make its way back into my home.
I was so happy with the result that I took before and after photos and sent them to my friends! The impact on my wellbeing was immediate. Only after doing it did I fully realise the huge toll it took on my wellbeing – facing this awful muddle daily and working in such a confused space. The change in my energy levels and the feeling towards my home has lifted immeasurably.
Afterwards I felt so proud and refreshed and the experience has empowered me to tackle other smaller areas of my home. Plus, Helen has changed my approach to my belongings and my space. I now treat my belongings with respect and never again want to fill every single inch of shelf space with clutter.
Honestly, it was a dream come true!
Articles
An article for Downsizing on Aged Advisor website, and in their 2024 magazine mentioning Neat Spaces. Has some tips and advice from Helen.
https://www.agedadvisor.nz/articles/view/NTQ=/Tips-for-a-tidy-transition
