Declutter.with.Marika

06/03/2026

I think about this often.
Death is inevitable.

What am I doing to show my child that stuff is just stuff, but it's the people and moments that make life amazing?

Don't get me wrong, I'm also a sentimentalist and have lots of "special" items either tucked away, or better yet, used in every day life! But I'm trying my best to have boundaries with items and not put value in shopping as a hobby, needless upgrades, more more more.

But from what I've experienced with some clients, clearing out a house or apartment of a loved one after they have passed is an overwhelming, and sometimes burdensome task. It's draining emotionally, physically, and mentally.
I strongly encourage people to tackle their home and remove the clutter, so when your time comes, your family can focus on what matters.

Sending all my love and support to anyone who has dealt with difficult situations like this after saying goodbye to a loved one.

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..an excellent book I'd recommend here is The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, by Margareta Magnusson.

05/19/2026

If you or a loved one is overwhelmed by clutter, please reach out for a free, zero pressure consultation.
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705-345-2198.
[email protected]

04/22/2026

Playdough & Elsa and blocks... Oh my!

Problems:

1. Things that didn't belong in the play space had been put there because another area of the basement was getting sorted out.

2. Toys had accumulated! (as toys do 🤷🏻‍♀️)
A declutter was needed!

3. The space lacked enough shelving and systems to help maintain/ keep things organized.

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Solutions:

1. The storage room was put back together and items returned to their proper homes

2. My client quickly identified what was not being played with, what there were duplicates of, and a satisfying declutter took place!

3. New shelves/systems put in place! Let there be systems and order!! ... for about 8 seconds and then everything will be dumped out and it will be chaos... But I like to refer to that as "organized chaos" 😜

Kudos to the busy mom of 3 who hustled during nap time to get this space done! Well, it's like 92% done... a few little details will make a big difference, but for now I think this looks and feels fantastic!

04/19/2026

Just going to leave this right here.

04/17/2026

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One.
Item.
At.
A.
Time.

That's the key.
Put in the time. Put in the effort.
I promise you, you'll be glad you did.

So much space was cleared (physical, but also mental space) which now allows for better focus on other areas of the house... and life!

We did a light declutter of the Christmas stuff, but mostly just tried to contain, organize, and label. When next Christmas rolls around my client will reassess what's needed, loved, or can be let go of. 🎄

I'm so happy for the space that we created, and hopefully he can breathe a little easier knowing what he has and where it is.

I absolutely love being able to do this with people ❤️..and I'm here for it all. The laughs, the tears, and the excellent coffee.

04/16/2026

Zero fun was had.
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What a treasure trove... the costume collection and nostalgic 90s toys were next level!!

So proud of my client for working through literally thousands of items in this attic and letting go of so, so much!

There is so much to be said for this project, but I'll leave it at that. (And the audio. You're welcome)

04/11/2026

Writing captions for the Before & Afters is literally one of the hardest parts of my job 😜

How do I adequately express how amazing my client was today? First of all, I appreciated the real talks I have with her about life, because, you know, "WE'RE FINE!"

But holy moly she crushed it. She went through the entire kitchen in under 6 hours, pulling everything out, making decisions on hundreds of items!

Does her family use it?
Are there duplicates?
Has the kid outgrown it?
Was it a gift/keeping it out of guilt?
Is there any other item that will do the same job?

I was able to do a deep clean of the cupboards and drawers while she decluttered like a champ, and then we discussed the best home for the different categories.

We were able to use a few bins where needed which she already had, but she was off to the dollar store with a small list of a few recommended items that will help put the finishing touches on the entire room.
Chef's kiss 🤌🏻

04/09/2026

Can't wait to see the show!
Get your tickets!!

A huge thank you to Davey Gravel & Topsoil, Declutter.with.Marika and TL Tire for your generous sponsorship of St. Paul’s Centre’s production of The Wizard of Oz — The Musical. 👠 👧🏻

Your support helps bring the arts to life in , and we’re so grateful to have you in our corner! 🎭

Thank You so much!
St. Paul’s Centre and the cast

03/28/2026

Live your life.
Embrace the mess.
And stop comparing your space to what you see online. Because it's boring and/or staged.
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01/02/2026

Hello Orillia... and happy 2026!

After a 3 month Instagram hiatus (highly recommended, what a game-changer!), I'm back on to show you more decluttering projects and hopefully motivate & inspire!

If simplifying your life, saving money, reducing waste in landfills, decluttering, organizing, supporting your local community, and gaining precious time in life for the important things is your jam, then follow along!

I don't promise a consistent or polished IG presence, (not in my top 10 best skills) but I love what I do for my clients and I think I'm quite alright at it!

I'm booked for January, but I have some availability in February. As always, the best way to reach me is by email or phone/text.

[email protected]
705-345-2198

To learn more, check out declutterwithmarika.ca

Looking forward to connecting with you, and supporting you in letting go of what no longer serves you.

✌🏻 Marika

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