ABOUT ME...
Who am I? I have a mild case of OCD (Obsessive compulsory disorder) and have used it to my advantage. It is somewhat of a hobby of mine where I tidy up my own place or other areas. I can turn a problematic-mess into a tidy-solution. My family are also in the creative arts industry; my dad, a qualified engineer who has worked as a project manager initiating his own projects, my mother, an entrepreneur and qualified artist, who is experienced in the hospitality industry while managing renovations to her own properties and renting them out. My aunt who also has taken on renovation projects while applying her interest in Interiors. Finally - my brother, who is experienced in film, advertising, and media. Surrounded by all this I have been able to use skills gained with the abilities to get involved from creating websites, to making graphic designs, working on interior designs and helping with visual merchandise. I grew up in Knysna - a booming touristy, creative, artsy, eccentric, small coastal town in South Africa, then moved to another arts hub which is Cape Town city. Cape Town, like Knysna is filled with design shops, art galleries and arts festivals, surrounded by natural landscape consisting of forest, beaches and mountains, the reason why tourists flock there to stay in the hugely populated hospitality sector. It offers spectacular and pleasant landscapes where one is engrossed in nature but can disappear in the isolated spacious lands of seclusion. I crave tranquillity. The idea of a place to feel calm is my satisfaction.
What is my experience?I have completed my Interior Design studies in 2014 at BHC School of Design in South Africa. From that, I have received an accredited 3-year Interior Design Diploma certificate. I have also received a certificate of completion for an online Interior Design & Styling course, by the LST (London school of trends) college, also completing a course, Starting a Professional Organising Business with APDO (Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers). It is no surprise what directed me to the creative industry. I moved to London from Cape Town, and I have worked for many interior showroom shops for over 5 years’ experience in retail, doing design work and sales consultant roles. Gaining skills in many areas which includes Visual Merchandise, Product Knowledge, Materials & Decorating, Technical Design and Customer Service. After that, I spent another 5 years+ in retail shops from home accessories to childrenswear (mainly high-end). Every store I have worked in I have made my mark in organising - showroom display’s, inside cupboards, staff rooms and storage areas. People know me for it and know that I love doing it. This does not limit to extra knowledge learned of stock take, stock management & warehouse management.
What work do I offer? HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Organising, Decluttering, Tidying, Storage solutions, Tips / Advice. I re-organise your home to make it more functional, while inputting some interior design/styling/decor hacks.
Why choose me to do the work?I love to organise. Since I was little, I have always enjoyed re-organising and tidying things. It gives me pleasure changing things around which all started in my bedroom and the homes I have lived in since. The older I have got, the more I challenge myself and the faster and better I declutter. With that passion, and my experience in interiors - I hope to help others re-design their interiors for the benefit of the client. Giving them a feeling of ease, happiness and enjoyment in their home. I am a very energetic person and try to be friendly and honest or open as I can. With my go-to attitude of getting it done and my determination of not giving up, I can help you. I want to say that I am emphathetic and patient. I try to listen well and guide as I go if you want my advice. If you have had a look already, you will see that I offer my service which cover a variety of sectors. Take another peek at it on the HOME page or SERVICES page. I am not here to judge you or push you around.
What are my goals?To gain experience and pursue my passion. With the hope to inspire people, it would be a pleasure creating peaceful spaces to unburden their lives. Making people happy and hopefully creating my own business a big success.
MORE ABOUT THE WORK...
Whether you are downsizing, unpacking, moving, renovating, or simply in need of a tidy-up to refresh your interiors and declutter your space. I will help tidy, re-organise your home making it a functional and better system. Creating serene and a comfortable aesthetically pleasing interior space clutter-free. Using interior design knowledge & organising tools, to utilise your space with logical organised systems and methods, providing a better environment. Helping you get your home back and your life back!
📦 Storage Solutions and methods for support
🏠Decluttering solutions for saving time
📑Organising your space for function
🪴 Interior Stylist ideas and advice for look
📚Tidying your home for peace of mind
Who is this for:
If you have downsized / If you are moving / Hoarding or tendencies / Being physically impaired / If you have no time or energy / If you feel overwhelmed...Turning your house into a home! Contact me or visit my website for more details.
Specialisms
Interior Design
I have interior design and styling background along with qualifications. I can help you with design or decorating ideas and inspiration.
Hoarding behaviour
I have various certificates in for qualifed completed courses covering Hoarding behaviour and other personality or mental challenges
Digital/computer organisation
All my life I have used digital devices since I was a child (being born a millennial). I keep ontop of organising myself.
Business/work productivity
With business course studies in my pocket and starting this career as an entrepreneur, I have earned the right to say I know the business of knowledge and productivity using organisation skills and more
Home Staging
With my interior design experience, I can help make your interiors look presentable.
You kick started the process, thank you. Know I'll get my home how I want now. With less clutter, it's so much easier to keep tidy. Before you, it felt overwhelming, like I'd never get there. Hiring you was such a wise spend. I'm getting on top of it and getting my home back. It's a place of joy again.
Thank you Gia Decluttering for improving my kitchen storage! So much better, more logical and such that everything is now more visible and accesible. Working in the kitchen will be more enjoyable and less frustrating!
Thank you for your amazing help, patience, organising, determination, visual but most of all your warmth and kindness, through a difficult process.