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
1. Straightening up before the consultation or day of service As a professional organizer and accredited member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, I need to see how the client really lives. The project cannot be properly assessed if the client is concealing their true lifestyle. To understand how to design an ... read more
Clutter is Just Delayed Decision Making Not opening the mail upon receipt, not properly filing paperwork, or leaving laundry out are all examples of delayed decisions. These delayed decisions manifest into clutter and chaos. Decision making is a skill that can be learned. And just like golf, some of us are naturally gifted and others have to ... read more
