Tips to Start Your Organization Projects The first step to starting your new organization projects is setting your priorities. What is causing you the most pain? Is it your kitchen, messy closet, or home office setup? Once you know what you want to tackle first you can start to put together a plan. Here's a great article on how to start ... read more
Infographic for Panicked Packers Top Five Packing Tips for Panicked Packers Are you a panicked packer who stresses out before a big trip? Do you worry about what to pack, how many of each item to pack, and even what bag to pack? As a professional organizer, I know how to organize and maximum space in that small carry-on bag. Here's a few ... read more
Painted Interiors in My East Village Apartment The painted interiors in my East Village apartment have been the focus of numerous press articles. Check out why a nice painted interior is critical to bringing happiness into your home. Bringing in the Paintzen Crew In my last newsletter, I focused on how much I loved my freshly painted ... read more
A question about restrooms...or bathrooms. Do you ask to use the RESTROOM or BATHROOM while in a private home? I’m posing a question to my lovely, insightful and diverse newsletter reading tribe. This is something that has plagued me for years and I’m hoping you can provide some acuity and clarity. I am totally serious about this issue. ... read more
At apartmentjeanie what we do is more than just organizing & orchestrating your stuff, it’s about the bond and commitment we make to be there when life goes off the rails. I might not be the most huggy of people but I want you know we’re always here for you with open arms. On Monday, I emphatically told Emily that she would finally have a ... read more
Art Framing in New York City Art framing is a skill and when done right can make a huge difference in your home. Do you Yelp? I feel like it is one of the many things I use as a resource but rarely feel compelled to contribute. And when I do it is usually to right a wrong. Like the time I received exceptional service at Shopsin’s in spite of ... read more
Color is critical to setting the proper mood in your home. One of my grandfather’s life tenets was that you should always be learning. Each day brings an opportunity to learn something new and I’ve tried to live my life accordingly. Like today, I learned what title insurance is and is not - bottom line, always buy it. Lessons Learned About ... read more
Closet organization is part art and part science. However, an unusual thing happened to me on Tuesday. I was asked to contribute a feature for an online magazine - that part isn’t unusual, that happens quite frequently (thankfully so). I committed my morning to writing the requested piece and did so 2 days before deadline. The article was written ... read more
Thoughts About Packing and Moving I’m about to express an opinion about packing that might seem insensitive, oblivious and 1 percenty. But it’s a belief that as a master class packer I passionately support. When preparing for a significant move, hire movers that don’t just get your stuff from point A to point B, but PACK those cherished ... read more
Now that we’ve become incredibly lax in our travel attire, does looking like a cross fit enthusiast mean less luggage? Unless you travel often for work - most people do not have a system when it’s time to pack for the plane. With the exception of a trip to Morocco that left me super paranoid about offending the general population with my skinny ... read more
