“You should do _________. You would be really good at it.” I’ve been told this countless times from friends, family, people who seemed to fancy themselves career advisers - all with the best intentions. Perhaps it’s because I do not have a definitive métier - like butcher, baker or candlestick maker or that I am creative & hardworking which ... 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
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
Whenever Emily comes to town it is a happening. I always try to schedule a company event so that everyone gets some face time with one another. We’ve recently made some core staff changes and I thought Em’s recent NYC trip would be an excellent opportunity to have a team building experience. My dear friend, La Shell Wooten is beyond inspiring ... read more
Social media and its accessibility will never cease to amaze me. How & why did I manage to catch the attention of Tony Robbins on Pinterest will continue to boggle me. What I pin is the equivalent of always looking your best when you leave the house as you’ll never know who you’ll run into. (Hopefully, no one of significance walks the 300 block ... read more
