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Thoughtful Spaces Decluttering

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Image series of project to declutter and organise the workspace for Gabby Simmonds Jewellery. Thoughtful Spaces Decluttering. Violet Town, Yarrawonga, Wangaratta, Wodonga, Beechworth, Myrtleford, Bright, Whitfield, Mansfield, Euroa

I met this client in a very round-about way, but I am ever so glad I did!
I had caught up with a friend & former colleague at the Wangaratta Small Business Forum & we had an amazing conversation catching up on all things work & family related. The following morning this friend tagged me in a Facebook post from Gabby Simmonds Jewellery, a small business owner who was feeling utterly overwhelmed with their clutter!
I took a chance & reached out with an offer of help. No pressure, no cajoling, because that is not my style, & because for this client, I had come completely out of the unknown.
And they said yes!
This small business owner was going through a transition in their life, both professionally & personally, hence the urge to pull everything off the shelves & take stock!
They made me laugh thinking the first thing we were going to do was dash out & hit the shops for lots of containers! Far from it! The first thing we did was to sit & have a conversation about their dreams for their workspace, what they love about it, & what isn’t working.
Once work began by categorising, zoning, & assessing what should stay & what had served its purpose, the workspace was transformed. This was an emotional undertaking, as the business that the client had created & nurtured was changing, & change can be confronting. It can also be liberating, because space for new growth was created.
Happy to report no containers were purchased; instead, many were donated because the client had an excess of storage devices, & the remainder put into service to organise their space.
One of the most powerful statements made by my client was that I had given them permission to let go. This has stayed with me. By enabling them to let go, they have been given the space to grow.

Toasting a successful garage organising project with my client. Thoughtful Spaces Decluttering. Violet Town, Yarrawonga, Wangaratta, Wodonga, Beechworth, Myrtleford, Bright, Whitfield, Mansfield, Euroa

Life can get messy! My client came to me feeling overwhelmed with their garage. They had had a major lifestyle change including a move to a new home, & the garage ended up being a keep all for their vast collection of antiques, & they were at a loss on how to organise it all.
This brief was unlike others because most everything had to be kept; the aim was to create systems that allowed easy access to all the belongings, create a workstation, & make the overall space feel welcoming because it was very dark.
Items were categorised, furniture moved to create access & allow light into the space with large pieces, like the shell of a grandfather clock, which were no longer required, removed. The garage space was zoned, a table set-up as a workstation, & the creepy crawlies removed.
As we worked during our final session I saw a change in my client. It was like a huge weight lifted off their shoulders, & their joy with their collection had returned. And we celebrated! We toasted that garage with a glass of wine – we were dirty & dusty, looking our absolute glamorous best – you couldn’t wipe the smiles off our faces!

Sometimes you need an extra pair of hands to get back on track, & for my client, they reached out as they needed help to set up their home office before the start of the academic year.
This client, an absolutely exceptional human being, asked for help with their home office as it was no longer functioning for them due to a period of illness, & because the office had become a storage space for a former career, & belongings from family that had passed away.
As you can imagine, this was a job filled with emotion. Letting go of belongings that identified who you used to be, & from people no longer here brings many feelings to the surface.
The work was broken down into manageable sections over three sessions to minimise overwhelm & not tire out the client. Discarded items were removed at the end of each session & donated or recycled on my client’s behalf.
The office was cleaned & set up ready for study. I’m happy to report they have successfully completed semester 1 are onto their 2nd semester of study!

pantry declutter Thoughtful Spaces Decluttering Violet Town Benalla Yarrawonga Wodonga Beechworth Myrtleford Bright Wangaratta Whitfield Mansfield Euroa

Just before Christmas I was called to help the Wilkinson family with their pantry as it was no longer working for them - they were losing track of their food!
When I got there I found a large pantry, doors wide open, full of small plastic containers holding partially used packets of food. I also saw that bread & pet food were being stored on the kitchen bench, taking up valuable real estate, as their pantry had run out of room.
This poor pantry needed an overhaul as the family had grown from a family of five with three toddlers, to a family of five with three teenagers – one of whom has a love of baking & looks set to become a future chef.
First port of call for the pantry was to remove expired food! They were an amazing family to work with. I had members of the Wilkinson clan stepping in to help with emptying the pantry & checking all the food to see if it had expired. Tunes were turned up & it became a game - brown rice with a 2014 expiry was the winner of oldest food found! Five giant bowls of expired food were sent to the green bin, with packaging recycled where possible.
Everything was pulled out of the pantry – & each item was assessed. Old lunch boxes, picnic ware, cookbooks & aprons were downsized. The owner had a great collection of trays & larger plastic storage containers, as well as an un-used wine rack & a box ideal for storing bread – all of which I utilised in zoning the new pantry space.
I hopped on a ladder and wiped down all pantry surfaces before the food was returned. Zones for baking, beverages, dinners, & pet food were set out, including a breakfast bar which separated the children’s cereals from mum’s muesli, & an area for the owner’s pretty collection of colourful gins – because why can’t a pantry be both functional & beautiful.
My favourite moment was right at the end of the job, when the owner exclaimed, “Oh my goodness! The doors close!”

Beautiful 1960s wallpaper from the home of this deceased estate. Thoughtful Spaces Decluttering. Violet Town, Yarrawonga, Wangaratta, Wodonga, Beechworth, Myrtleford, Bright.

For those faced with emptying a deceased estate, you do not need to do this alone.
I worked as a member of a team that included a real estate agent, maintenance person, & a professional cleaner, to assist our client to empty their family home.
This home had sat untouched for two years, with all the belongings from their parents & their childhood inside. Our client was faced with this task on their own, as their parents, & their only sibling had all passed.
This home had been sold & needed to be cleared for handover to the new owner. So not only was this client faced with a huge task, but there was a deadline of 3 weeks in which to complete it.
I was brought in to act as a catalyst, & together with the client we cleared the bedrooms & kitchen. It was an emotional experience, sharing stories, as we both have siblings that passed away too soon.
The client was a generous human being wanting most things that could be donated to go to charity. They were interested in selling a few belongings as well, so I put them touch with a contact that specialises in retro & mid-century artefacts.
I am happy to report that working as a team this home was prepared in time for handover to the new owner.

Client Testimonials

5⭐Google Review

“Bonny at Thoughtful Spaces Decluttering has been instrumental in helping sort out and remove my clutter.
She is knowledgeable, empathetic and caring.
Best of all Bonny works without judgment, making you feel at ease and in control.
I would definitely recommend Bonny - she has made a daunting task very manageable.”
5⭐Google Review

“I recently had Bonny around to help with an Out of Control pantry situation.
Between Family members offloading excess stuff to my pantry, and me not even able to see what was even in there - so buying it again - it was A HUUUGE mess!!!!
I knew What needed to be done - but I just kept putting it off till 'another day. ........'
Bring in Thoughtful Space Decluttering. (TSD). Bonny brought her crates to seperate what was still good, what could be donated & what just needed to be thrown!
Totally ashamed to say just how much food went to waste - BUT I was able to donate 2 bags of pantry items to the local Carevan and my pantry is now clean, fresh and I can easily see what I have or need.”
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“I can highly recommend Bonnie.
After months of procrastinating and telling myself I'm gunna do it, a call to Bonny ended all that.
Presto! I can now get into my shed and love the order! I can find what I need, when I need it.
Such a timesaver!”
5⭐Google Review

“Bonny is wonderful, the right blend of logic, hard work and sensitivity.
I immediately felt at ease and calmer with her advice. Highly recommended.”
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“TSD provided me with motivation, support and encouragement to sort through a mountain of accumulated stuff that needed sorting; a task I couldn't have done alone due to the sheer scale of the problem.
I was a little unprepared for how emotionally taxing it would be, but to have support each step was invaluable. Thank you.”
5⭐Google Review

“Bonny brought the ideal balance of sensitivity, practicality and understanding to decluttering my pantry.
Living in a family of five (six if you include the cat), our spacious pantry was a busy food hub that had gradually spiralled out of control.
Reorganising it from top to bottom was an overwhelming job that was easy to avoid thanks to our busy lifestyle.

Seeking assistance from TSD to overhaul our pantry delivered amazing results.
Less food goes to waste, ingredients are easy to locate, and frequently used kitchen appliances are stored for accessibility, while removing those we didn't use has freed up space.

I highly recommend TSD.”
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How did Thoughtful Spaces Decluttering bring your vision alive?
“Taking charge, rolling sleeves up and getting me into it! No room for procrastination.
Bonny's matter of fact, but understanding approach to decision making seemed to make the dreaded process easy!”
5⭐Google Review

“Bonny helped me clear my study when I just couldn't work out where to start.
She knew how to get the work done so that I can use the space productively.
She really knows her stuff!”
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How did Thoughtful Spaces Decluttering bring your vision alive?
“I was able to get rid of what I wasn’t using, and because I have designated space for everything.
At the end of each day I put things where they belong and each morning when I return to work I start fresh.
Previously I was just adding mess on top of mess because nothing really belonged anywhere.
It’s been so good for my headspace, removing clutter from the physical space has also lightened the mental clutter for me”
5⭐Google Review

“Bonny is such a warm, open and understanding person.
There is no pressure or judgement, just acceptance.
She is mindful of memories and the baggage that comes with them.
100% recommend this wonderful business.”
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“I Highly Recommend Bonny from Thoughtful Spaces Decluttering to provide non-judgemental assistance & expertise to guide you through your decluttering process, and reclaim your spaces.”
5⭐Google Review

“Bonny was fantastic! She tackled my pantry from top to bottom with the perfect mix of enthusiasm and care.
We had to let go of a lot, but she made the process so much easier — anything that could be reused or donated, she immediately knew the right place for it. That not only cleared the clutter but also made me feel so much better about what was leaving my home. My pantry is now organized, fresh, and functional.
I’d highly recommend Bonny to anyone who wants a declutter done thoughtfully and thoroughly.”
5⭐Google Review

“From chaos to order, from overwhelm to control, from procrastination to action, I am now up and running, back to thoroughly enjoying my collecting hobby - all thanks to Bonnie's kind and non-judgemental assistance.
I'm so very glad I got her on board!
Highly recommended.”
Facebook Review

“I am very excited to post the first review for Thoughtful Spaces Decluttering and its amazing proprietor, Bonny.
After many years of trying and failing to get my cluttered house in order and the accompanying self recrimination, I am now enjoying the peace and calm that comes with living in an uncluttered environment. I have rediscovered my beautiful home and feel confident that I can now keep it this way.
I can not thank Bonny enough for her encouragement, warmth and humour which has made a once overwhelming task, achievable and fun (well sometimes).
If any of my story sounds like you, I really hope you get in touch with Bonny and let her work her magic with you.”
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Why did you enlist the services of Thoughtful Spaces Decluttering?
I needed someone to make me accountable and help with those questions if it was needed and the extra push.
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Comment in regards to pro bono work for a local volunteer-run community group:
“What a fantastic job Bonny you have done a great job and what a wonderful team we have had today.
If anyone needs help to declutter and or help organise space to improve your work area at home or anywhere please reach out to Bonny a great person to get things sorted to help your office to flow and work better.”
5⭐Google Review

“Bonny is a lovely caring thoughtful person I found her so helpful I have been so grateful we found her she is so professional in her approach and organizing many tasks. Many Many thanks Bonny I have enjoyed our time together working with you. Would recommend.”

Books sorted, downsized and rehomed. Thoughtful Spaces Decluttering. Violet Town, Yarrawonga, Wangaratta, Wodonga, Beechworth, Myrtleford, Bright, Whitfield, Mansfield, Euroa

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DINING ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS

For a long time my client had been overwhelmed by their dining room. This room had become a holding place for clutter handed down from multiple family members that had passed.

So many memories were contained in this space, and my client wanted this room to be renovated for new memories to be created with family gatherings.

I was brought in to remove those feelings of overwhelm associated with this room.

By working thoughtfully and with care and honouring their family's memories, the clutter was removed and the space was opened up. And on behalf of my client, items no longer wanted were donated or recycled.

IT’S A WRAP!

2025 has been an incredible year! Thoughtful Spaces Decluttering travelled across our wonderful region, assisting clients with decluttering, rekindling their love for their homes, preparing spaces for renovations, downsizing, packing, and moving. Every moment has been a joy—thank you all.

PANTRY DECLUTTER WINNER

For fun I run an annual pantry declutter competition each year on my socials - with a strict proviso that entrants can only nominate themselves. Naming & shaming will not be tolerated!

BEDROOM ROMANCE

This room has the most perfect light
It is calm and inviting
And a sanctuary once more

It wasn’t always this way
Working side-by-side with my client the space was opened up
The change in the room and the change in my client was profound

A bedroom is the last place you go at night and the first thing you see each day
The peace of mind it brings to go to sleep in a tidy, ordered, calm beautiful space such as this room is immense

It makes life feels better
And it’s the perfect start to each day

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Thoughtful Spaces Decluttering

Giving small business room to grow

Garage set up for an avid collector

A period of ill health left this home office needing some TLC

Pantry reset for a family of five who grow from from toddlers to teens in the blink of an eye!

For those faced with emptying a deceased estate - you do not need to do this alone

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DINING ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS

IT’S A WRAP!

PANTRY DECLUTTER WINNER

BEDROOM ROMANCE