Tag: home organizing

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 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…

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…

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…

The holidays can be fun. Going to parties. Spending time with family and friends. Exchanging gifts. But, after the last gift has been unwrapped, the reality of the situation begins to set in … Where am I going to put all the gifts?!? Taking a few key steps can eliminate packing on those extra holiday…

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…

Many of us have medication piled up in our drawers and cabinets they we have collected over time.  Some of it we never use and yet it takes up vital space we need to store other essentials.  So how to we tackle the medication mayhem and simplify our space? Purge.  The first step in organizing…

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…