I’m back!! Nicki Mayfield, here. Sorry to be MIA lately! I’ve been busy a little busy relocating to China (as you may know if you read the beginning of my story in Perfectly Arranged), and am knee-deep in a new organizing project for Ms. O’Connor: paper organizing! I won’t tell you what exactly I’m having …
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When you think of March you think of St. Patrick’s Day, four-leaf clovers, and green leprechauns. The luck of the Irish, right? Although Ireland may be the most well-known country for “luck”, they aren’t the only ones who know a thing or two about it. In fact, most countries around the world have their own …
If you know me, then you know I’m an introvert. As such, you also know that when it comes to celebrating I don’t do big, over-the-top parties with crowds of people. Instead, I prefer quiet, intimate settings with my closest family and friends. That’s just my personality. So when it came time to toast the …
With the upcoming release of my novel, Perfectly Arranged, on the horizon, I’ve been busy sharing bits and pieces of it on various blogs and podcasts. I’ve also had others unexpectedly review my book on their blogs, which has been a sweet surprise as well! I’m deeply grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to be …
You’ve heard the saying, don’t judge a book by it’s cover, right? When it comes to China, many of us are quick to judge the people and the place simply from the “cover” – usually the images and stories we hear on the news or on social media. But that isn’t always the best, or …
Whether you have a handful of shoes or an entire room of them, it’s important to have an organized system for your favorite footwear. I mean, imagine how much trouble could have been avoided if Cinderella had kept her shoes in order? She wouldn’t have spent so much time running around with only one glass …
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Inspiration. It’s what every writer needs in order to create. Some writers refer to this stimulus of ideas as their “muse” and swear they can’t get a single word on the page without it (thus, the dreaded writer’s block). While I believe in a spiritual source of inspiration when I write, I’m also very visual …
Welcome to the first post in a series of Organizing Guides by your favorite professional organizer, me, Nicki Mayfield! While I didn’t quite build my organizing empire as I had planned, I still have a lot of organizing knowledge to share, and what better place to do it than right here! As many of you …
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Writers are a curious bunch. We are always listening, observing, reading, and studying to find our next story idea. NOTE: You always have to be careful around writers because anything you say may be used in their next novel! More often than not, however, writers use their own experiences as the genesis for their works. Why? …
