It is easy for me to say how simple it is to let things go, but not so easy when YOU are trying to part with memorabilia, favorite shoes, clothing, artwork jewelry and other collections. Of course, that is why it sometimes pays to have a Professional Organizer on board as we help to keep it impersonal. [...]
I love helping my clients make peace with their closet belongings. This can be quite challenging when going at it alone. Just think for a minute about what is in your closet. Now picture how you would like it to look in a perfect world. I hope you realize that perfection does not exist, but [...]
Last week I blogged about how to hire a Professional Organizer. Are YOU considering this as an option to help you with tasks around your home? […]
I have blogged about how you know you might need a Professional Organizer and the transitions in our lives that might be a catalyst for causing you to get in a state of OVERWHELM. Today I thought it might be helpful to understand HOW TO HIRE A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER. There are several things you want [...]
People who go through transitions encounter a variety of emotions due to various circumstances. Often, there is a lot of positive energy with a new baby, new job, graduation from Graduate School, getting married or moving to a new home. Alternatively, there is an entirely different mindset with, serious illness, death, divorce, forced downsizing due [...]
Are there times when you walk into your home or office and you get a sinking feeling that makes you want to turn around and walk right back out the door? Do those piles of papers or belongings cause you to do the big deep sigh thing, followed by a gasping [...]
Projects, Appointments, and Bills – Oh, My! Filing paper blues often start with incoming mail. A good rule of thumb is to trash any unwanted mail as soon as you bring it in the door. That lessens the paper filing pile by at least 50% right from the start. When you sort your mail, the [...]
Running a business from your home does not give you permission to let it all hang out. In fact, it’s quite the contrary. You should have office hours, dress professionally, take breaks as needed and by all means have an ORGANIZED OFFICE. I have heard that a messy desk is the sign of a creative [...]
If the hearth is where the home is, your bathroom is your sanctuary for a little “you” time. That’s why it’s so important to keep your bathroom clutter under control. A tidy bathroom will give you that sense of calm you look for when you are ready to bathe, shower, and dress. Here are some [...]
Are storage products the answer to all your clutter woes? Truthfully, no. There is a valid reason (even though you purchase tons of beautiful storage containers) you cannot control the clutter chaos in your kitchen and other rooms. The condition of feeling overwhelmed is created when there is no plan, but we will get to [...]