Have you ever wondered where concierge service came from; how our profession got its start? We have, which is why we recently did some research into the topic. We discovered quite a few interesting things as a result. At the top of the list is the fact that concierge is...
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Category Archives: Home Organizing
How to Enjoy Your Home as an Almost Empty Nester
We are quickly approaching that time when the nation’s college graduates cross the stage, get their diplomas, and turn their tassels from one side to the next. Maybe you find yourself in that position. You are the parent of a soon-to-be college grad looking forward to the next chapter in...
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Step-By-Step Instructions for a Fantastic Easter Dinner Party
Thanksgiving and Christmas get most of the holiday attention. That’s fine, but why not give some attention to Easter? We think 2020 would be a great year to change things up by hosting a fantastic Easter dinner party capable of competing with anything you do in November and December. As...
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The Different Ways Concierge Providers Handle Client Purchases
The nature of personal concierge work is such that making purchases on a client’s behalf is inevitable. Some providers make more purchases than others, but we all have to purchase things for our clients from time to time. How such purchases are handled varies from one provider to the next....
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A Reminder About the Value of Collectibles
We have used previous blog posts to discuss some of the finer details of collectibles. As a concierge service that assists seniors with their downsizing efforts, My Divine Concierge has had plenty of opportunities to help clients make decisions regarding their collectibles. We have learned quite a bit about this...
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Consider Storage When Buying a New Bed
You are considering purchasing a new bed. As much as you like the old one, it has outlived its usefulness. The mattress is more than 20 years old and the frame has seen better days. You have decided that now is a good time to replace it altogether. Might we...
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Why a Closet is the Best Place to Store Old Photos
Do you still have old photos printed on paper? Even in the digital era, people still save their old photos as a way to preserve family history. They store those old photos in lots of different ways. That’s what this post is about. Suffice it to say that there are...
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Downsizing and Moving: Keeping Track of All the Little Details
Saying that moving to a new house involves a lot of little details is like saying the sky is blue. It is obvious to anyone who has moved at least once. Interestingly enough, all those details are manageable when you are young and energetic. They become more difficult with age....
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How to Prepare for the Real Estate Photographer
It goes without saying that selling a house in the modern era involves taking photographs to post online and in print publications. And because online viewing is so important to today’s buyers, so are high-quality pictures. Potential buyers want to be able to see exactly what they are getting before...
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Seeing Your Home through a Different Set of Eyes
Being a personal concierge is a wonderful way to make a living. We concierge providers have an opportunity to help lots of different people deal with issues that would otherwise be left undone. We are professionals in organization, decluttering, cleaning, and so much more. We are also a different set...
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