Professional organizers do more than simply clear away the clutter. Recognizing the wants and needs of our clients, and helping them realize their goals, is vital. Three areas that help us accomplish this include: Function: a professional organizer looks at your space—whether a home office, a kitchen, or family room, and works with you to…
Read MoreHalloween has taken on some serious momentum in the past few years. From inflatable pumpkins the size of sedans to formal decorations that rival anything Christmas dreams up, it’s big business. “Total spending in 2015 will top $6.9 billion, with the average American celebrating planning to spend $74 on decorations, candy, costumes and more” (Halloween Headquarters).…
Read MoreSome questions have been with us since the dawn of time: what is the nature of humanity? Why are we here? Can men be organized? While the answers to those first two questions remain elusive, it does appear to be the case that men can in fact be organized. Here’s the evidence: Meet “The World’s…
Read MoreHave you heard the expression “get out of your own way”? Sometimes our own thoughts are our greatest obstacles. Here are three common beliefs that can cause us to hesitate in hiring professional organizers: Professional organizers will go all Judge Judy on me. Clients may feel that organizers are judging their housekeeping skills and abilities. In fact, our education in…
Read MoreMany people are uncomfortable with the idea of hiring a professional organizer. They see it either as an extravagant luxury or an admission that they are somehow lacking in basic life skills. Neither is true. Professional organizers help people who are looking to make progress in their lives. This includes people who may not be…
Read MoreIf you feel like an archaeologist every time you see that row of amber pill bottles (what the heck is Furazolidone, and why does it have my name on it?), welcome to being a normal American. When it comes to the mysteries of the medicine cabinet, who among us doesn’t have expired prescriptions, or over the…
Read MoreProcrastination and time-management have become a national obsession. Most of us have some area of our lives where we put off doing what needs to be done, whether making a yearly doctor appointment or keeping a daily exercise routine <insert 10 minute pause while I go make my doctor appointment>. I’m back. What, you may…
Read MoreA big part of being organized is respecting the limits of our space. Whether we live in a 12,000sf home or a 600sf apartment, the smart use of space is part of living well. Check out these great products that either do double-duty or use space so efficiently you’ll hardly know they’re there. (Note: we are…
Read MoreIs your car your home away from home? For many of us, that seems to be the case. In fact, the affection we can feel for this seemingly private space is significant. Our cars become part of ourselves: like a marriage, for better or worse. Keep to the better side of things by honoring your…
Read MoreWe ask a lot of our bathrooms: when both practical and aesthetic needs meet head-on in one room, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed at the thought of organizing the space. Short of a remodel, most of us are stuck with the basics of sink, shower/tub, and toilet that aren’t going anywhere. So, how to make…
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