Chaos Calmed

Chaos Calmed Decluttering & organising for your home, including home staging and house move unpacking

I almost didn’t post this.I’ve procrastinated for weeks because the house has felt disorganised, messy, and honestly… a ...
23/04/2026

I almost didn’t post this.
I’ve procrastinated for weeks because the house has felt disorganised, messy, and honestly… a bit reflective of how I’ve been feeling mentally too.

As a home organiser, there’s pressure to always have it together. To have tidy drawers, clear counters and perfect systems.

But real life doesn’t always look like that.

Sometimes the person who helps others create calm is the one who needs to pause, reset, and start again too.

So here’s the mess.
Not because I’m proud of it.
But because perfection keeps too many of us silent.

Homes get messy. Motivation disappears. Life happens.

If your house feels chaotic right now, you’re not failing. You’re human. And when you are ready, I’m here to support you.

Feedback Friday! I promise to bring calm to any chaos. Thank you so much for the lovely review Sarah x
20/03/2026

Feedback Friday! I promise to bring calm to any chaos. Thank you so much for the lovely review Sarah x

To contain or not contain?!?! Not everything needs a container although I know the ...
02/03/2026

To contain or not contain?!?! Not everything needs a container although I know the temptation is to hide everything away in boxes and baskets!

As a busy mum though, I need a home that is easy to run, not full of boxes to fill.

So here’s how to decide what actually needs containing:

1️⃣ It’s small + multiples live together. If it’s one big item? Probably not.
2️⃣ It gets used regularly. Make it easy to grab and put back! (Should take no more than 30 seconds!)
3️⃣ It creates visual noise. Containing it helps calm the noise and reduce overwhelm. A simple way to look at it is contain categories to support your life — not to store excess stuff. And it doesn’t all have to be contained in a box or basket. If storage space is less of an issue, do you have a cupboard or drawer that in itself can be a home for one category? (I love my kids bowl drawer!) Boxes and baskets come in handy when you have multiple categories of things in a cupboard or drawer 👍🏻

If you declutter well you’ll notice something amazing happens and you don’t actually need much storage!

Less stuff. Less managing. Less tidying. Less sorting. Less stress. More presence and capacity. Which area of your home causes you the most stress?

25/02/2026

Decluttering truth bomb!

The 1 mistake I see?
👉 Buying storage before decluttering.

Pretty boxes won’t fix clutter. They just hide it.
If you’re trying to organise too much stuff, you’ll stay overwhelmed — no matter how aesthetic the containers are.

Real progress comes when you:
✔️ Declutter first
✔️ Keep only what you actually use & love
✔️ Then contain what needs containing

Less stuff = less tidying = more time for you (and maybe a hot coffee ☕️).

Follow me for organising advice! Coming up……so what actually needs ‘containing?!’

Moments that matter Monday - just read that again……’thank you so much for today. It was like a cloud is lifting that was...
16/02/2026

Moments that matter Monday - just read that again……’thank you so much for today. It was like a cloud is lifting that was hanging over me and the house. I couldn’t see a way forward and now I can. It can be done’. Overwhelm doesn’t mean failure.
It means you’ve been carrying too much and support can change everything. Fellow Mum’s - I’ve got you! and change is very possible, get in touch if this resonates. Hx (your organised mum friend)

Getting dressed shouldn’t be the hardest part of the day—especially when you have kids demanding breakfast and help with...
27/01/2026

Getting dressed shouldn’t be the hardest part of the day—especially when you have kids demanding breakfast and help with their socks, teeth to do, bags to pack…..you know the drill.

Thank you for trusting me to create a wardrobe for you that makes your mornings easier and helps you feel amazing everyday.

If you’re craving calmer mornings and a wardrobe that actually works for you, send me a DM and let’s do this!

January is for mini goals and easy wins! Small resets = big calm energy.Try decluttering just ONE of these this week. S...
07/01/2026

January is for mini goals and easy wins!
Small resets = big calm energy.

Try decluttering just ONE of these this week. Set a 10–15 min timer, finish, stop.
Progress > perfection.
Your future self will thank you I promise. I’d love to hear how you get on!

Reflecting on New Years Eve on a year of building a business, juggling kids and everything in between… challenging, mess...
31/12/2025

Reflecting on New Years Eve on a year of building a business, juggling kids and everything in between… challenging, messy, meaningful, rewarding, exhausting, motivating, organised and full of lessons and quiet pride - 2026 let’s do this!

Thinking about getting organised but not sure about booking a professional? Totally get it. Completely normal!Just know ...
19/12/2025

Thinking about getting organised but not sure about booking a professional? Totally get it. Completely normal!

Just know there is no judgement. No rushing. No “you HAVE to get rid of this!’
Just support, patience, and space for the emotions that sometimes come with organising.

So if 2026 is your “let’s finally sort this” year, send me a message.
We can chat it through, no pressure! Covering London and the Home Counties

Hearing this will never get old! Thank you Lisa 🥰 you could be next, feeling relieved and in control in your home. Get i...
22/10/2025

Hearing this will never get old! Thank you Lisa 🥰 you could be next, feeling relieved and in control in your home. Get in touch and let’s have a free initial chat

Did the mess multiply before your eyes this summer?……you’re not imagining it.Research shows that 91% of parents say that...
11/09/2025

Did the mess multiply before your eyes this summer?……you’re not imagining it.

Research shows that 91% of parents say that the state of their home affects their mood and they experience ‘mess stress! During the summer holidays, when kids are home more, that stress can spike—because the mess never really takes a break.
But here’s the thing: feeling overwhelmed by constant mess and chaos doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human. Summer comes with more snacks, more toys, more shoes by the door, more washing, more noise. That’s normal.

What’s also true is children don’t remember whether the house was spotless or the toys were tidy. They remember dancing in the kitchen, tickle fights, sticky ice cream hands, sand filled shoes, movie nights and the feeling of being safe and loved.

But if you weren’t “completely present” every moment this summer, or you sometimes chose to tidy up for the umpteenth time rather than playing a board game or tea parties - let yourself off the hook because you are not alone. Presence doesn’t mean perfection. It’s ok that sometimes you prioritised your own sanity and sorted the toys so you could breathe and then played with the kids. It’s ok that you took your phone to the loo and sat for five minutes whilst the tv was on! I did too.

As the season changes though, it’s a perfect time to have a reset….declutter the toys, do your summer/winter wardrobe changeover, organise your outdoor space as you store things away for the winter……Give me a shout if you need help getting started!

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