It is quite common today for professionals to work out of their homes. One client I recently worked with is a Mary Kay Sales Representative who has a home based retail business. Because she sees clients in her home, she needed a work space that was inviting, professional, and efficient. In order to make this […]
Good Intentions
Many times in working with clients I find that they save stuff with the idea that they will reuse it. Great idea, right?! Unfortunately though, I find even with the best of intentions, the items, instead of getting reused, actually create clutter in the client’s living spaces. Some of the most common items I find […]
That Room!
Almost every time I talk with a new client, they mention “That Room!”. At first I thought it just must be a coincidence, but by now, I’ve come to the realization that most people have (or can relate to)”That Room!”. My official definition of “That Room!” is pretty simple. It is the one area in […]
Why We Don’t Let Go
To let go of our possessions is a very extreme action. Either we can’t wait to get that avocado green lamp with the crooked shade out of our existence forever, or we can’t bear to see it go. Rarely are we indifferent about letting go. Even when we have a goal of decluttering, living more simply […]
Take Action Against Clutter
Canning the Clutter is not an easy job for most people. For many of my clients I find there is usually an incident or event which occurs, or is soon to occur, that causes (or sometimes even feels like it forces) them to make the decision to take action. Some common incidents/events include transitions such […]
Garage Sale Season is Here
You can really tell summer is upon us when garage sale signs begin popping up on busy intersection street signs. This is the time of year many people enjoy, both because it inspires us to clean out the excess or unused as well as sometimes even find those diamonds in the rough. For some, putting […]
Hands on Help with OCD
With leading ever busy lives, many people are interested in learning better organizational tips or working with a professional organizer to become more relaxed and productive in their daily lives. But what if you suffer from OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)? How might your daily life and routines be affected by all life throws at you? […]
Estate Sale Preparation
I had a very different and interesting project recently. I was hired to assist a woman that had four weeks to sell her home. This would have been a very stressful time for anyone, but it was especially an issue for her because she had massive amounts of items that had accumulated over time. The […]