Epic Battle: Deer vs The Aborvitaes

So, in a year where there is so little that is within our control, I have chosen to take back control of my landscaping. Specifically, I have taken back my Arborvitaes from the family of deer that have been feasting on the bottom four feet of said hedges. I, like many homeowners in the Northeast,…

How to Organize Small Spaces

As a professional organizer working for over 7 years in the city of San Francisco, I’ve seen some really wacky spaces. Old apartment buildings and homes started out with very little storage space – and then over the years as they were updated by various owners, they just got weirder! So trust me when I…

Making Paperwork an ART

Where in the world is my high school diploma? I know I graduated but I don’t think I’ve seen that piece of paper in the 30 years since. I never thought I’d need it again!!! This was my panicked thought process two years ago when I needed that diploma—and my college one—to prove that I…

Spring Is In The Air

NATIONAL HOME SHOW – April 15-24, 2022 The arrival of The Toronto Home Show is another rite of spring and, this year, we are excited to report that the Divas are going to be there too! Downsizing Diva will be participating in an exciitng and innovative new exhibit – “My LiveABLE Home” and talking with…