Tag: organize

When I work with families on decluttering, we go through a series of steps that go far beyond a one-time pickup. Try it yourself & download my Clutter-Free Agreement... Continue reading

I don’t know about you, but my plunger doesn’t really ‘spark joy’ in the way that Marie Kondo, the Japanese organizer with a new Netflix show, defines it. But... Continue reading

As a professional organizer, I often see this happening: someone sees clutter in a part of their home and visits the Container Store to purchase containers, carts, and gadgets.... Continue reading

Confession: I have a love/hate relationship to gift giving. Personally, there’s nothing I like more than opening a beautifully wrapped present. Or the child-like joy of watching someone open... Continue reading

This Thanksgiving, I asked my Mother if she had any thick colored paper, a hole punch, and a red Sharpie pen. This is what she said: “The colored heavy... Continue reading

  I wrote recently about the habits I have that keep me organized, but getting organized in the first place feels impossible if you fall into in any of... Continue reading

I got a great email from Patricia De Fonte the other day and was thrilled when she said I could share it with you. (Patricia is a Principal and... Continue reading

How full is your closet with linens you don’t use? Maybe you have a soft blanket but it’s stained, or a high-quality percale sheet that’s fraying. You think you... Continue reading

If you’ve read my bio, you know I learned how to organize from my mother and grandmother. I’m going to give these two, lovely women credit for teaching me... Continue reading

Tips & Tricks FILING PAPERWORK IS MY FAVORITE TASK… NOT!!! I had this epiphany.  Handling paperwork doesn’t have to be a dreadful task… If I simplify my filing system and throw a... Continue reading