Many of us collect books, which can be an extra challenge in a New York City apartment. As an avid reader knows, this habit can get messy and we often have a hard time tossing out books or passing them on to friends. Here are a few things to keep in mind when storing books. You don't always need a bookshelf to store books. Although this was ... read more
A professional organizers' secret to successful transformations is the ability to work with vertical space for storage. Maximizing kitchen storage, especially in a New York City apartment is a game changer. Not only will proper knife storage and thinking vertically save you space but it can also help your knives and kitchen tools stay sharper ... read more
"A New York apartment is transformed from plain-Jane new build to candy-colored pop culture-laced wonderland." The current issue of Flea Market Cottage is brilliant and we are not just saying that because they dedicated 12 pages of this past issue to Jeanie's apartment! Within these pages, you will be able to spot some of our favorite ... read more
This week has been BANANAS! Between working with clients, I have been helping my felt fantastic friend, Sew Your Soul in her NYC Pop-Up. If you are in NYC or planning to visit the city within the next two weeks, make this a priority! Each piece is hand sewn, painted and almost all are sign by Lucy. "Lucy's Delicatessen is located on ... read more
At first I was going to post this “Saturday at the Farmer’s Market” shot to stories but the longer I looked at it, the more I realized how much it spoke to me as a professional organizer. Each vegetable is separated and stored in a container. They’re separated by color however the “likes” are together. They’re clearly labelled so you know what is ... read more
It’s officially party season! I’m sure your inbox is full of invites from Halloween parties, weekend brunches, friendsgiving dinners, Thanksgiving with family and of course the holidays are just around the corner… Hosting a party is tough work, so show your friends and family some love with the perfect hostess gift to give thanks for their ... read more
Earlier today I sent a photo of Tater Tot to his pal Hal (aka the dog walker). Tater had walked out of the beach rental and was taking an early siesta in the sun, it was super adorbs. Hal mentioned he was happy Tater was enjoying his vacation. I found the thought of Tater being on vacation rather amusing - everyday of his life is a summer holiday! ... read more
While on vacation in Folly Beach, South Carolina, I finally got to see the Wiki Wiki Sandbar which I had watched being built during the previous 2 summers. From a design perspective the restaurant is pretty fabulous from the giant octopus suspended from the main bar's ceiling. It may look like paper mache, however it is constructed from ... read more
I’ve got a little competition in the creative photo display field. Perhaps I shouldn’t say little, but young. Caroline Kaplan, owner & brainchild of Task Me is a senior in high school and has been cranking out imaginative photo collages and graphic design throughout her teens. Wildly popular with the Bat Mitzvah crowd, her impressive customized ... read more
Can you believe it's been 7 years since Jeanie's last HGTV feature? I know me either. But alas, they meet again. This time, they aren't talking about her small space and big style, which, let's be honest, doesn't go unnoticed here, but rather her Handmade Home created by a professional organizer. Recently, HGTV came out with a new series on ... read more
