Category Archives: From Sara

Finding the courage to take on what’s at home.

This is a note I sent out this weekend to my “graduates”. It will be more meaningful to you if you have read my book, but even if you have not read the book yet, there is lots here for … Continue reading


How do you know when you are ready for change at home?

When you are ready for change, something inside you gets restless and you start to question. And when you question, The Universe always answers – you just have to know how to hear. Listen to what you are starting to wonder … Continue reading


You can’t tell by looking at someone.

The other day someone told me he was reading my book and really enjoying it.  He then paused and asked me “It’s about more than your house, right?” I smiled and said “Yes, it is.” When it comes to your … Continue reading


Last night blew me away.

Last night a bunch of people who have completed the 4-week HouseHeal into Practice course got together to see how everyone is doing and explore what would be helpful going forward. The discussions blew me away. As we went around … Continue reading


Finding peace in daily life.

This morning I curled up on the couch in front of the fire, with a book I bought some time ago but had never really looked at. Within a few pages I smiled with recognition at the author’s observation as … Continue reading


Great insight on change at home.

During my HouseHeal into Practice (HIP) class this week, one of the participants spoke up with a sudden insight  “I thought I was coming here to feel better by making my house nicer, but I see that it’s really me … Continue reading


A beautiful home begins with being kind to yourself.

Yesterday was my first public Open House at my HouseHeal teaching space in Toronto. For several hours people came through as I gave short intense introductions to my teaching.  Even with a brief introduction to the basic principles, I could see the … Continue reading


Can you guess which clutter drains your energy the most?

Can you guess the most energy-draining clutter in your home? What comes to mind? Is it in your closet? In your basement? On  your living room floor? On your kitchen counter? Maybe it’s in your refrigerator? Is it the piles … Continue reading


Want to clear clutter for real?

Yesterday’s Globe and Mail had an article about de-cluttering in which every expert interviewed had a different strategy—start in the basement, start small, start at random, start with a system.  The strategy doesn’t matter. It’s about energy. When you know … Continue reading


Take action with ease this year.

This morning I heard a radio program featuring people’s admissions of how many New Year’s resolutions they had broken already by January 3. It was quite funny, but not surprising. Why do we think we can suddenly change our behaviour … Continue reading