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
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
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
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
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
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
Yesterday I walked into an unassuming building on the Upper East Side and emerged 90 minutes later looking refreshed, rested and revived with silky smooth skin. This was no easy feat as I had slept less than 3 hours and was out the door by 6:30am. It was though I had been vacationing at the beach for the past fortnight. I wasn’t a part of some ... read more
