Clients often ask where they should start to declutter their space. Many people want to start in the middle of the room instead of the closets, cabinets or drawers. Clutter in the middle of the room is often a symptom of what’s happening in the enclosed spaces of a room.  When there is no place…

The Benefits of Vertical Organizing You might ask, what is vertical organizing? It’s an organizing method that stands everything up so it’s easy to access and put away. Marie Kondo made this technique very popular; however, the method pre-dates Marie and can be used far beyond clothing. The trick is often in containerizing the items…

I am talking about the clutter of mind, body and living space.  We all go through multiple transitions in life, such as marriage, children, career, illness, divorce and death of a loved one. These transitions can lead to or escalate disorganization in our lives and a loss of control. What is the Cost of Clutter? Clutter…

Are you in need of a new beginning? The New Year resolutions have faded into the holiday glow, and now is a great time to renew and refresh your home, your space, your life. The best way to begin anew is to plan with intention.  According to Deepak Chopra, M.D. “Intention is the starting point…

For those who have ADHD and struggle to get organized, it does not have to be an impossible feat.  We will outline some tips and recommendations so you can create a strategy for regaining focus and motivation in your daily life. Let’s put one myth to rest.  Being organized is not about perfection.  No one’s…

Often, people hire organizers because they feel their lives are out of control or they are unable to get organized on their own. The struggles can range from having too much stuff to a lack of skills or even situational disorganization. Often the weight of too many possessions can wear us down. When our space is cluttered…

Struggling to keep clutter in check on an ongoing basis? It’s a common problem for many people, but one that can be managed. Physical clutter often leads to mental and emotional clutter and the feeling of being stuck in our lives. By clearing the clutter, you can give yourself the space, time and freedom to…

There is nothing more frustrating than having to search for something when you need to use it. It’s a practice that wastes your time, patience, energy and money. How often have you had to rummage for your golf equipment or any sporting equipment only to finally give up and purchase the item again out of…

Fitting items into a new space When seniors move into a senior community, they often have to significantly downsize to accommodate the size restrictions of their new space. That exercise can be very freeing and can ease the transition to their new home; however, old habits can die hard or not at all and before…

Entryway stations are a great way to catch and contain a great amount of potential clutter as the family walks through the door each day.  A good family entryway station should have a few simple, but important features. The key to an effective solution is to avoid having too much stuff in the space. This…

This time of year highlights our paper organizing skills. There is nothing worse than having to sort through piles of paper or all those bags and boxes of paper that were stuffed in the closet just before company arrived during the holidays. It seems there’s a never-ending trail of paper coming through the door and…

Start Early Start early and mark your calendar.  April 15th falls on a holiday this year, so the filing deadline for 2021 taxes and extensions is April 18, 2022. Set Up a System Set up a system that works year around and is easy to access and use.  There are many ways to set up…