When Houzz TV contacted me about giving their gazillion viewers a peek into my pad, I suggested they let me show the peeps how they too can live a better organized lifestyle and maybe divulge a trick of the trade in the process. Clearly their viewership is in dire need of my services because we spent an entire day filming the type of stuff I do for ... read more
In the aforementioned Houzz video I tout the indispensability of the almighty FlipFOLD board so, I thought it would be helpful to show you some of my favorite and stalwart staples from the closetjeanie work bag. 1. clear shoe boxes - absolute necessity for maximizing space in a closet. Visibility so you know what you have. They come in sizes ... read more
This before & after depicts clutter elimination and repurposing in the truest sense. With the exception of some shelf liners & an under sink bin (neither shown) nothing was purchased and we were able to reorganize, create a proper dining area and most importantly design storage that suited the client’s needs and habits. The most important ... read more
Today we receive considerably less paper mail than ever, but people still struggle to control the influx of letters, bills and publications. I recently met with 2 different clients who possessed significant stacks of unopened mail. I get it - it just isn’t fun to investigate what is inside a sealed envelop now that we communicate our triumphs, ... read more
I haven’t been in the backseat of a Bentley in a long time, like 40 years, but I still vividly remember the picnic tables inserted into the front seats. The glossy surface of the burl wood served as an excellent artist table for coloring while my father washed & waxed the car. This rich looking Hideaway Desk (impressively) from Urban Outfitters ... read more
When building something that requires different fasteners use an empty ice cube tray to corral and separate the pieces. ... read more
See the story of a girl short on space and big on collections and how she faces the challenges of living in a fishbowl called the East Village. What the critics are saying: ‘A wonderful change from the usual perfectly appointed, anyone-could-live-here-homes.’ -Fleababe ‘You had me at Candy-Colored!’ -Lanie Brown ‘Brilliant use of a ... read more
Do you know why I created a career of cleaning out other people’s crap? Because I love to organize. I have always loved to organize, I was never the kid told to clean my room. In fact, I was the kid my friends’ parents called to clean their kids’ rooms. I believe those were called ‘playdates’ which suited me fine because folding, hanging, stacking ... read more
When I was 17, my bbf's family hosted a fundraiser where a MAJOR movie star (who may have been at the height of her fame) made an appearance on the organizer's behalf. During our introduction to Hollywood royalty, one of my friends asked said celebrity for an autograph at which she generously obliged all 5 of us. However when it came time to give ... read more
It is often the littlest of things that create the most havoc for professional organizers. Beauty samples are the bane of my need to eliminate the unnecessary packaging and products when working in clients' bath & bedrooms. In theory the trial size is brilliant - an opportunity to test something new without a financial commitment, small and ... read more
