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
"A New York apartment is transformed from plain-Jane new build to candy-colored pop culture-laced wonderland." The current issue of Flea Market Cottage is brilliant and we are not just saying that because they dedicated 12 pages of this past issue to Jeanie's apartment! Within these pages, you will be able to spot some of our favorite ... read more
This week has been BANANAS! Between working with clients, I have been helping my felt fantastic friend, Sew Your Soul in her NYC Pop-Up. If you are in NYC or planning to visit the city within the next two weeks, make this a priority! Each piece is hand sewn, painted and almost all are sign by Lucy. "Lucy's Delicatessen is located on ... 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
It’s officially party season! I’m sure your inbox is full of invites from Halloween parties, weekend brunches, friendsgiving dinners, Thanksgiving with family and of course the holidays are just around the corner… Hosting a party is tough work, so show your friends and family some love with the perfect hostess gift to give thanks for their ... read more
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
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
Start with Your Mailbox to Tackle Paper Clutter Americans get so much mail these days! We're constantly being bombarded with marketing mail and paper bills. Here's a few quick steps, you can easily minimize your mailbox paper clutter around your home. Firstly, open all the mail at your mailbox before getting to your home. Next, place a ... 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
