The Basics of Getting Started

I think everyone wants to get organized but getting started is something else.  It is a BIG change.  I can assure you the discomfort of the process is worth the results. Things to remember – the stuff didn’t magically get there yesterday so tomorrow it won’t magically go away.  What may have been important to you years ago, isn’t now … Read More

Those Items You Didn’t Choose

Doing this business of organizing for 7 years, a LOT of stuff has been let go of.  I just love the bliss someone has over really doing it.  Stuff they have put blinders up to not see for literally years.  And then I come in, we pick each item up, we talk and then yay, the words “it can go” … Read More

7 Power Tips

In honor of 7 years in business, here are 7 power tips I use all the time: Assign a home to EVERYTHING; a spot where you use it most and that makes sense to YOU. Go through ALL of your clothing once per year., how about around your birthday?! Process mail either daily or at least 1x/week.  Just do it. … Read More

The Little Tweaks

When I start working with a client in their home, I have a fresh set of eyes. I consider this one of my best advantages! I see what you are doing, what you struggle with and see some of the obvious things that could be tweaked to make the system and your life better. I find sometimes the little tweaks … Read More

Point of Use

Each item should have a point of use. I mean this is in two ways; a point to why you have it meaning how you use it and then the point of placement for use. A key thing to remember is that the why point may go away!   A Zen parable tells of a wanderer on a lonely road … Read More