The other day, I was playing in the park with my three year old son. He had collected what appeared to be some random sticks, and was digging in the dirt with them. When I asked him what he was doing, he turned to me and said, “Mama, I’m catching bugs. What size bug do [Read more…]
5 Myths About the Professional Organizing Industry
The first person who told me about professional organizing was my career counselor. I was nearly 30, and completely unsure about what I wanted to do with my life. At a certain critical point a few sessions in, she asked me what I was passionate about. “Interior design and space planning.” I said. “And organization. [Read more…]
Room-By-Room Organizing Challenge | Month 12: Final Thoughts
As we round out January 2019 and the end of this year-long challenge, it’s time to reflect back on all that you have accomplished! Whether you started at the beginning and worked room-by-room alongside us, or are just jumping in, if you did even one thing to get organized, you have made progress! Well done. [Read more…]
Room-By-Room Organizing Challenge | Month 11: Residential Storage Spaces
We are nearing the end of this challenge, and thought we’d save the best (and perhaps most challenging) for last! Just about every home in America has some kind of built in storage space, whether it be a garage, attic, basement or weird hidden nook under the stairs. And just as ubiquitously, nearly every household [Read more…]
Room-By-Room Organizing Challenge | Month 10: The Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is a wonderful space to organize, because the return on your investment can be so life-changing. What do you get from organizing your bedroom properly? Here’s what. Better sleep. More relaxation. Less stress. Better sex (I had to say it, sorry). The #1 question that we ask OVER AND OVER again when [Read more…]
Room-By-Room Organizing Challenge | Month 9: The Master Closet
Imagine this: a master closet full of only items you truly love. Believe it or not, this is a very attainable goal! So this month, we decided to delve into a small but vitally important area of the home: the master closet. Albeit not quite a room, we are counting it as one, since the [Read more…]
Book Review: The Minimalist Home by Joshua Becker
In his new book, The Minimalist Home, Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist dives headfirst in to the daunting task of educating Americans about how much stuff we own, and how to free ourselves from it. As a big fan of Becker’s work, I was super excited by the opportunity to get an advanced copy and [Read more…]
Room-By-Room Organizing Challenge | Month 8: The Laundry Room
A recent client of mine had a laundry dilemma. Like the blob, it was slowly creeping into places it shouldn’t. Here’s how it started. One day, soon after moving in, she began folding laundry on the bedroom floor. The large expanse of floor space and proximity to the laundry room gave the master bedroom a [Read more…]
Free Presentation: Downsize to the Right Size
Let’s face it: downsizing can feel scary and overwhelming. One hurtle loops into another until the whole project feels impossible. As professional organizers, a big part of our work is to help clients to work through this transitionary time, ultimately finding peace and a simpler life through the omission of clutter holding them back. Next [Read more…]
Room-By-Room Organizing Challenge | Month 7: Your Book Collection
Ok, fine. True, books do not technically constitute a room. At least not for everyone. But books do hold such a special place in so many hearts, we felt the implication was justified. And also…who doesn’t secretly dream of a home library? For book lovers, letting go can be much harder than anything else in the [Read more…]
Nine Reasons Why Hooks Are an Organizers’s Best Friend
Over the years, I have just about perfected the contents of my professional organizer toolkit. There are certain staple items that really help us when we are working with clients. Post-It notes, a really great box cutter and tape in just about every shape and size are always at hand when I work with a [Read more…]
Room-By-Room Organizing Challenge | Month 5: The Kid’s Room
This blog is month 5 in a 12 month organizing series. To sign up to receive this series, use the right hand sidebar form to join the mailing list. Of all the rooms in the house, kid’s rooms seem to receive the most wear and tear. And that’s a good thing; it means your [Read more…]
Room-by-Room Organizing Challenge | Month 4: The Living Room
This blog is month 4 in a 12 month organizing series. To sign up to receive this series, add your name to the “Join Our Blog” form on the right. This month, we dive into the living room! Since this area is primarily used for relaxing at the end of a long day, it can [Read more…]
Room-by-Room Organizing Challenge | Month 3: The Pantry
In some homes, the pantry is large and luxurious – a room you can walk into. For others, it may be limited to a single kitchen cupboard. (Team cupboard over here, folks.) Regardless of its size, the pantry is just about the most used area in a home, alongside its cool counterpart, the fridge. That’s [Read more…]
Guest Blog: Spring Cleaning, Garage Edition!
When I think of spring, I think of fresh blossoms, clean air, and cheerful faces. It’s a time where life begins to emerge again from the dark, winter shelters. It’s a time to start new things, go outside, and prepare for the fun summer activities planned ahead. And with the start of spring, what better [Read more…]