Rebekah Holmes 4/03/24 Rebekah Holmes 4/03/24

It's been a hot minute - hello again!

Yikes. The last time I published a blog post was November 2022. To my horror, a whole year (and then some!) has passed. This post is purely a quick update on the last 15 months or so, so anyone that has been wondering “where’d ya go, Beks!?” can get caught up.

Rebekah Holmes 18/11/22 Rebekah Holmes 18/11/22

Is this the golden era for photo albums and frames?

We recently suffered a catastrophic tech failure. Our hard drive storage failed and died, taking with it about 15 years of digital memories. Poof, gone, just like that. When I first realised, my heart beat a little faster, I asked why, and how, and wanted to apportion blame to someone, anyone.

Rebekah Holmes 3/11/22 Rebekah Holmes 3/11/22

When it all becomes a bit too much

A personal essay reflecting on stress, motherhood and running a business, and the realisation that I was simply not thriving.

Rebekah Holmes 24/02/21 Rebekah Holmes 24/02/21

What is a Decluttering Coach?

As a Decluttering Coach, I specialise in coaching and mentoring people through decluttering activities. I can do this in person if you are Auckland-based; I join you in your home and together we lay hands on your clutter and the areas that need some TLC. If you are not Auckland-based, I provide the exact same care and attention, via a video call.

Rebekah Holmes 18/02/21 Rebekah Holmes 18/02/21

Start with a DREAM, then take ACTION

This story started with a DREAM, and I brought it to life with ACTION. One step, after another, after another. Even when it all seemed too hard and I wanted to give up.

Rebekah Holmes 28/02/20 Rebekah Holmes 28/02/20

Why choose me as your professional organiser?

If you’re curious about booking a professional organiser, here is what you can expect when you work with Rebekah from The Ship Shape Shoppe.

Rebekah Holmes 15/09/19 Rebekah Holmes 15/09/19

How I made the grocery shop less stressful - and how you can do the same

How I went from a contender in the Olympics 100m SUPERMARKET dash, to cool, calm and collected for the weekly shop. Plus 5 things you can do too!

Rebekah Holmes 15/07/19 Rebekah Holmes 15/07/19

How I became a professional organiser

I wasn’t always an organiser - I wasn’t even always organised (my Mum would be the first to tell you that)! So how exactly did I fall into this profession?

Rebekah Holmes 6/06/19 Rebekah Holmes 6/06/19

Dedicated to decluttering

If you’ve ever wanted to know what decluttering and Dolly Parton have in common, this is your chance! It’s the latest edition of getting to know your friendly local professional organiser!

Rebekah Holmes 14/02/19 Rebekah Holmes 14/02/19

Weekend plans - friends and family

A busy weekend ahead - no organisational plans, just special times with friends and whanau.

Rebekah Holmes 7/02/19 Rebekah Holmes 7/02/19

Weekend organisation plans - meet ups and birthdays!

Another weekend is fast approaching. Celebrations all round as I’m meeting another professional organiser, and also celebrating my husband’s birthday.

Rebekah Holmes 1/02/19 Rebekah Holmes 1/02/19

Weekend organisation plans - caring for my mum

I broke my mum! Just kidding. I didn’t break her, but she did break her foot whilst helping with our gardening last weekend. All week I’ve felt tremendously guilty, so this weekend I’m giving back.

Rebekah Holmes 11/01/19 Rebekah Holmes 11/01/19

Weekend organisation plans - wardrobe clear out

I’m dipping into my wardrobe this weekend. The goal? Have a clear out and remind myself of some of the awesome stuff that is lurking in there, so I can shop my own wardrobe!

Rebekah Holmes 20/12/18 Rebekah Holmes 20/12/18

Weekend organisation plans - client care and final Christmas prep

It’s the final countdown, do do do do, do do do do do… I’m sharing the not-so-obvious reason I don’t love working Saturdays, and also my plans for the final furlong to Christmas.

Rebekah Holmes 13/12/18 Rebekah Holmes 13/12/18

Weekend organisation plans - Christmas and holiday prep

I’m tackling the last of the Christmas shopping in my local village and also starting some post-Christmas holiday prep. Less than two weeks till the big day!

Rebekah Holmes 7/12/18 Rebekah Holmes 7/12/18

A sniff of exciting things to come

I’m exciting about offers coming out very soon. I’m sharing a sneak peek of what is to come - take a look!

Rebekah Holmes 6/12/18 Rebekah Holmes 6/12/18

Weekend organisation plans - self care

PSA: If you’re feeling a bit run down, considering carving out some time this weekend for a bit of self care. That’s what I’m going to be doing!

Rebekah Holmes 30/11/18 Rebekah Holmes 30/11/18

Weekend organisation plans - 'tis the season... time to get jolly!

This weekend is all about fostering the festive spirit and getting myself organised for the final lead up to Christmas. 3, 2, 1 …. Falalalalalalalalaaaaaaa!