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Curating a Sustainable Wardrobe
Do you stare into your closet full of clothes and feel like you have nothing to wear? You have so many items to choose from, maybe things are a little cluttered, that you struggle to decide on your outfit each day. Here comes the stress and overwhelm, right? You know we are all…
Organize Your Workspace For Success
Whether your home office is where you work full-time, run your side hustle, or manage your household, getting and staying organized is the key to efficiently getting things done. When you are surrounded by stacks of paper, to-do lists everywhere, and other visual clutter, staying focused and on task is difficult to do…
Simplify Organization With Eco-Friendly Living
Sustainability and organization are two practices that go hand in hand. When you begin to incorporate eco-friendly habits into your life and routine, you will find that your physical spaces become clearer and more functional. It can feel challenging to adapt to a lifestyle of less- is- more and embrace an eco-friendly approach…
Letting Go of Unwanted Gifts
Have you ever opened a gift with a big smile, all while thinking “What am I going to use this for?” Maybe it’s a lovely scarf that simply isn’t your color or a kitchen gadget you know you will never use. You appreciate the gift and the thoughtfulness from the person who gave…
Reflect & Prepare ~ The Pro Organizer’s Guide to Goal Setting
There are just a handful of days left this year; can you believe it! As you move through the remainder of the year and begin to look ahead to the new year, this is a good time for reflection and planning. The start of a new year carries a sense of promise and…
Organize A Joyful Holiday Season
We have arrived to the whirlwind season of so many things to do. The decorating, cooking, entertaining guests, shopping, and yet another event to attend can feel like a juggling act. It can be easy to lose sight of the joy when you are buried in a mountain of wrapping paper and working…
Decluttering Sentimental Items Without Guilt
Items in our homes that hold sentimental value, reminding us of a time or place or person that may be gone, can be very hard to part with. It’s fully understandable. We all struggle with parting with the cherished memories these items hold. Keeping a few items that we love and have a…
Think Big for Small Spaces
Living in a small space can feel a little…well tight. If you feel like you are in a constant state of “Where did I put that?”, you may be feeling frustrated with your space. When you have limited square footage to work with, it can be easy for clutter to creep in. Just…
Prepping Your Home for Holiday Guests
Ho ho ho – here comes the holidays and the holiday guests! The holidays certainly snuck up on me, too… Family time is great with all the catching up, laughs and love. If you are the holiday host, you may be starting to feel a bit of overwhelm along with your excitement. It’s…
400 Professional Organizers Walk Into A Room
Mixing & Mingling In September, I had the pleasure of attending the HT:Summit; one of the largest (and most fabulously hot pink and orange) Professional Home Organizers conference in Austin, Texas. It was truly the who’s who of Home Organizers. Women (and a handful of gentlemen) from across the country, (and from a…
Gift or Burden? Organizer’s Guide to Gifting
Giving gifts is a thoughtful way to express how much you appreciate and care for someone. It’s a fun way to celebrate special occasions and big moments in life. You expect the recipient to be full of joy to receive your gift, right? There are times when what we intend to be a…
The Effects of Clutter on Children
We all want the best for our kids. We strive to give them the love, support and tools they need to be their best self. To this end, we may unknowingly be doing them a disservice by creating an environment with too much stuff. Clutter, which may seem like it wouldn’t really impact…