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
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
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
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
I’ve been told the hipsters are now embracing Kodachrome & fancying themselves as professional photogs having been weaned on a lifetime of snapping shots on their smartphones. The truth is phones & apps can make anyone’s images near perfect. However without a foundation and understanding what makes a great photo, you’re just shooting in the ... read more
When building something that requires different fasteners use an empty ice cube tray to corral and separate the pieces. ... read more
What do you do if you're someone that cleans her home, makes a minimal effort to live green, is conscious of the health effects produced by the products they use, is perhaps at least somewhat hyperaware that the price of household cleaners is ridiculous and is into homeopathy? The answer is you become a devotee of nature's tools. Lemon, ... 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
For those that know me well or even met me once probably know that I like things neat & tidy. A messy desk is my kryptonite, but I am coming to terms that a little disorganization gives you the opportunity to organize. Chaos requires order, but unless there is chaos, order isn't truly being achieved. I had decided to go through 12 old work ... read more
