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Upgrade Your Spring Cleaning With These Three Talks at Darien Library, All Related to Downsizing

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Darien Library is offering three talks related to downsizing on the first three Tuesday evenings in April, the library says, “from tips and tricks for decluttering, to getting the right prize for your property, to deciding where to go next.” — an announcement from Darien Library

Each talk is free, each requires registration and takes place from 7 to 8 p.m. There’s no guarantee you’ll save money, time or your sanity from the advice being offered, but your chances may improve. While on the same general subject, the talks are independent of each other, so you won’t miss anything in the talk or talks you’re attending if you just go to one or two,
Downsizing: What’s My Stuff Worth? Have you ever wondered what your antiques, collectibles, or household items are really worth? In this engaging presentation, a professional auctioneer will demystify the valuation process, explain what determines an item’s value, and share tips on identifying hidden treasures.

Author to Discuss His Book on Organizing and Decluttering

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Tyler Moore, the author of the new book, Tidy Up Your Life: Rethinking How to Organize, Declutter, and Make Space for What Matters Most. will discuss it this Sunday, Jan. 12 at Darien Library. — an announcement from Darien Library
Booklist wrote that the book is, “original, whimsical, and altogether practical.” Tyler will be in conversation with Stefanie Jones of The Realistic Organizer.

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Professional Organizer Gives Tips on Solving the Problems of Having Too Much Stuff at 10 AM Monday, April 21

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Do you have a lot of “stuff”?  Maybe too much “stuff”? Darien Library welcomes interior designer, stylist and professional organizer, Melora Johnson, of Sustainably Styled by Melora who will discuss how much of a negative impact having too much stuff can have on our lives in ways we may not have imagined. — an announcement from Darien Library

Feeling stressed?  Who wouldn’t be when you are constantly having to put away, clean, organize and live among so much stuff.  Do you really need it?  Do you even know what you have?  It’s not just your emotional well being, although that certainly is important, but clutter steals your time, your money and your peace of mind. You will hear some great stories, have the opportunity to share your own, and finally will receive some very practical tips for getting started on the path toward an uncluttered (or at least slightly less cluttered)  life. If You’re Going …

Andrea Deinstadt DCA Luncheon Feb 5 2019

‘Clear Your Clutter, Clear Your Mind’ Presentation at Feb 5 DCA Luncheon

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The Darien Community Association DCA Women’s Luncheons will feature “Clear Your Clutter, Clear Your Mind” featuring Andrea Deinstadt for their luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 12:15 p.m. at the DCA. Men are welcome, too! — an announcement from the Darien Community Association

When you become overwhelmed by the clutter and all the stuff in your home, then you can no longer think clearly. Andrea will discuss some steps on how to clear the decks and clear your mind, so that you can start to take control of your home and your life.

Decluttering and Downsizing Your Home

Are you thinking about downsizing? Is your home full of accumulated possessions that you don’t know how to handle? Are you unsure about where to begin? — an announcement from Darien Library

Professional Organizer Seana Turner of The Seana Method has some answers. Seana will offer strategies for the many facets of the downsizing process, including:

Where and how to begin decluttering
How to make decisions about what to keep and what to shed
How to go about moving items out of your space (e.g. donating, selling, trashing, redistributing to family members, etc.)
How to set a timeline for selling and moving

Seana’s tips will be helpful regardless of where you are in the process.

Tips for Anyone Decluttering or Downsizing Into a Smaller Home: Presentation on Tuesday, Jan 15

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Are you thinking about downsizing? Is your home full of accumulated possessions that you don’t know how to handle? Are you unsure about where to begin? — an announcement from Darien Library

Professional Organizer Seana Turner of The Seana Method has some answers. Seana will offer strategies for the many facets of the downsizing process, including:

Where and how to begin decluttering
How to make decisions about what to keep and what to shed
How to go about moving items out of your space (e.g. donating, selling, trashing, redistributing to family members, etc.)
How to set a timeline for selling and moving

Seana’s tips will be helpful regardless of where you are in the process.