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
When building something that requires different fasteners use an empty ice cube tray to corral and separate the pieces. ... 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
Last week we spent a few days working in a charming Long Island City apartment. What was once a childhood home for our client is now one for her 2 young daughters, ages 2 & 4. It was a quick & thrifty project - we swapped the girls’ grandmother’s tall dresser for a more size appropriate Ikea one and added a nightstand between the now ... read more
My home is tightly edited. I have an absurd amount of collections & possessions, but I feel quite strongly about the purpose they serve. However this uber organization doesn’t prevent me from recognizing when it is time to let go of the past and knowing how to document it for its future. Atop my microwave sits a display of tiny toys, ... read more
My 21st birthday was a couple of days ago and I was kindly sent a bunch of lovely yellow roses from my thoughtful & considerate office manager. This is the 2nd time I’ve received flowers purchased online. The 1st time the flowers were DOA. The UPS delivery was late on a Friday night and they remained locked in super’s office until Monday when ... read more
It has been a minute since I've put proverbial pen to paper. It is not that I haven't thought about it often, but I've culling content and perfecting photos for the upcoming blog reboot! Having spent countless (actually I did count them) hours trolling through the photo archives, I realized I have amassed quite a bulldog collection. I am not ... read more
This is the 2nd installment of a recent apartmentjeanie job that was completed in a few hours* before the client's husband returned home from visiting relatives. While this room is not finished - a new media console has been ordered and a different coffee table configuration is on the agenda, my amazeballs design assistant and I were able to make ... read more
Have you ever just wished you had a little jeanie (i know the appropriate spelling is genie) when you are ready to clean the kitchen pantry or pack the Christmas decorations? Well now your dream can be made a reality with the introduction of our new SUPERSCRIPTION service! Once a month the jeanie of your choosing (photojeanie, apartmentjeanie ... read more
Perhaps pinterest should be to blame - I am consumed with the desire to trade in my reliable, albeit boring billy for a new quirkier bookcase. Being totally obsessed with need, everything I saw at the Brooklyn Flea had potential no matter how farfetched. If the price was right, the vintage soda pop in-store display would have been riding the ... read more
