Tag: get organized

One of the first questions we ask clients is if they want just function OR function and beauty in their newly organized space? Lots of people are only looking for function in their space. They just want it to work and don’t care if all their baskets match or if their bins are clear. Their…

The Challenge of Tax Receipts One of the most confusing parts of getting ready for tax time is knowing what documents you need to prepare your taxes.  Basically the documents break down into three categories.  Income statements, deductions and receipts. The Challenge of Receipts Receipts are the most challenging documents to store and organize. This…

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…

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…

Have you moved recently and can’t seem to get settled into your new home? Well, the old real estate saying about buying a home also applies to settling into a new home.  It’s all about location, location, location! Even when you move into a new home that is the same size as your last, or…

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 clear our minds and enhance our mood. Shedding the old…

Preparing for the holidays is always a busy time of year.  Shopping for gifts. Decorating the house. Attending holiday parties.  With the current restrictions in place and, the fact that things can change in an instant, we all face a holiday season that will be quite different from prior years.  Planning ahead will help families…

Now that states are easing lock downs, many of us who have been staying indoors and yearning for a vacation currently face the question …. How do we travel in the age of Covid?  The answer to that question may include spending more time researching and organizing details in the planning phase of your trip.…