For those who practice Feng Shui, autumn is harvest time, denoted by crop gathering and celebrating the wealth and growth of the effort put into it. It is a time to gather our thoughts, and to prepare for the slower winter months. It is a time to assess. When it comes to interiors Feng Shui suggests we enjoy the autumn energy and celebrate past seasons by reviewing items accumulated during the previous seasons. Discard any that don't nourish you into the coming months and celebrate items which bring you joy by looking at new ways to display them or store them. Think about your collectibles or photographs that may need to be housed into photo boxes, displayed in frames or scrapbooks or to finally commit to utilizing your scrap-booking software.

In Feng Shui autumn falls in a ‘yin' phase. A ‘yin' phase sees life declining in order to start over again. By clearing desktops, table-tops, hallways, bookshelves, cupboards, drawers and floors, you'll recharge your home by allowing the positive energy to again flow through it and allowing new blessings to manifest. Having a less cluttered home during the winter months will allow you and your family to enjoy and relax better in your warm cozy space, and allow the sunshine in on those cold winter days.

So embrace autumn and turn over a new ‘autumn' leaf. Grab your tools, mark a day in your diary to commit to your plans, and prepare your home for the gifts Easter brings and for the winter months ahead. I'm sure clearing out the tired summer cobwebs and clutter will definitely recharge your battery.

© Angela Miller-Davis. For more tips, ideas and links, click here to subscribe to the Less Equals More newsletter. Angela Miller-Davis is a Professional Organiser who helps people to find solutions for an organised lifestyle through her consultancy Less Equals More, Brisbane. For Angela's Blog click here. Angela is a member of NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers).