Category: Home Organizing

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…

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…

Spring is typically a time we like to start tackling those home projects to get ready for the warm weather and spending more time outdoors. Planting new flowers, painting the fence and fixing that loose step. Unfortunately, many of us have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and have encountered roadblocks in trying to tackle…

With the never-ending list of things to do, the constant stream of information and continual flow of stuff into our lives, it’s no wonder that so many of us are craving simplicity. Having said that, what does it mean to simplify? Is it about having less stuff or restricting the flow of information into our…

I don’t know about you, but spring is my favorite time of year and the last thing I want to do is spend my weekend or multiple weekends focusing on cleaning and organizing my entire home each spring.  Instead of pulling out that long list of spring cleaning duties, consider breaking up the list into…

Tired of wrapping gifts late into the night? How about setting up a temporary gift and mailing station this season to help avoid or eliminate those late night sessions?

The summer months are not amenable to tackling large jobs like basements; however, they can be used to work on smaller, organizing tasks that can be accomplished quickly and will enhance the order in our lives.

People hire organizers because they feel their lives are out of control and they are unable to get organized on their own. Frequently the problem is simply having too much stuff to organize. The question we need to ponder is why do we purchase so much in the first place?

Spring is the time of year when we naturally want to create new beginnings. Often that means we have to shed the old to make room for the new. Shedding can be cathartic; it is the act of physically purging our space which can often also clear our minds and enhances our moods.

I often remark that Sam’s Club, Costco and BJ’s keep me in business.  Frequently, the first thing I recommend to my clients is that they reduce their purchases to essential items.  I recognize “essential” is a relative concept, but people understand that we often consume needlessly & impulsively.  The heart of disorganization often comes from…

Getting organized does not have to be an impossible task. With a little dedicated time, planning and some simple methods you can get and keep your child’s room organized. Plan ahead.  Be sure to set enough time aside to allow you to get the job done correctly. 1) There are two basic categories in children’s rooms:…