Barbara Reich

When it comes to managing “the stuff” in your life, what kind of person are you?

Is your wardrobe in need of some help? Photo: Katrina Tepper.

Are you a) the type of person who would think nothing of holding onto files or banking receipts for 10 years and shudder at the thought of a spring clean?

Or are you b) more likely to throw out Christmas and birthday cards the day after they arrive and manage your household with a cleaning system of which Shannon Lush would be proud?

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  • Cate says:

    04:36pm | 24/01/11

    The link to Brendon King’s interior design business and life organisation services appears to be incorrect - can you post the correct one? Read more »

  • Nicky says:

    03:27pm | 24/01/11

    I keep everything - tax returns, birthday cards, bank statements, that receipt for a $8 salad I bought at lunch.  Fortunately my partner is ruthless and it’s gone the moment my back is turned. Read more »

 

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