How to Combat Paper Clutter
Everyone knows that keeping files organized can be a daunting task. It’s not just a “one-and-done” cleaning event. Paperwork will keep coming into your life and it takes
Do you need elf-help?
I have a friend that starts mapping out her holiday decorations crazy early. She pulls out her lightmaps, checklists and decorating plan sometime in early July and starts
Shop in Your “Organized” Closet
I attended an engaging talk lead by a stylist recently who helps women with their closets and clothing. The problem of having a lot of clothing and nothing to
9 Tips to a Clean Closet
Disorganized and jam packed closets are super frustrating! You can't find anything, clothes have fallen off the hangers, they are getting crushed, ruined and who knows what else
Last minutes shopper? We’ve got the gift guide for you!
When I think about the holidays…the purchasing, giving, and receiving of gifts, all the time and effort put into buying the right thing, I think, "What are we
How to Get Organized When a Family Member Becomes Sick
No one is ever prepared when a family member gets sick. In the spring, we received a call from Tom whose wife (Suzy) was hospitalized for a month because
An Organizing Story: Meet Mary (not her real name)
I had a client who lived in a place she hated, had a job she hated and no boyfriend (which she wanted). She hired me to help declutter for
How a Kitchen Renovation Can “Go South…” Fast!
As we identified last week, there are the things you need to know when planning a renovation. We've seen projects unfold with little to no "surprises"; however, we've also seen projects unfold into renovation
A Baby Boomer’s Perspective: Helping Our Parents Downsize
Being a "baby boomer" with aging parents (we don’t use the “O” word) is a challenge. Someone has to manage their finances, medical care etc., in addition to
Marie Kondo Craze or Crazy?
Last fall, when putting my blogging calendar together, I thought about Marie Kondo and her book "The Life-Changing Art of Tidying Up". It seemed like a good topic at the