Home Organizing Blog
Reflections from Japan (Part Two)
Welcome back to part two of my reflections on the 2026 KonMari Retreat in Japan. We dive into the final three themes. For each one, I’ll share an excerpt from our KonMari journal, a personal memory from my trip, and a practical shift you can try at home […]
Reflections from Japan (Part One)
I spent one week in Japan for the 2026 KonMari Retreat, where I joined other certified consultants from around the world to immerse ourselves in the inspiration behind Marie Kondo's KonMari Method of home organizing […]
Letter to My Future Clients
There is a beloved Chinese idiom my family has shared with me for as long as I can remember: 步步高升 (bù bù gāo shēng). It means “to climb step by step; to rise steadily. In that spirit, I want to share more about the specific steps I’ve taken recently and those I’m about to take to help you more fully […]
What Does Love For Your Home Look Like To You?
We have been taught that the way to fix a home is to focus on what to get rid of. In my experience, that is exactly where the overwhelm starts. We spend so much time talking about the challenges that it becomes easy to focus only on the negative […]
How Organizing Your Home Calms Your Brain
Your home is an extension of your nervous system. When it’s cluttered, your brain remains on high alert. Clearing distractions lowers stress hormones and helps your brain and body rest. The more peaceful your home, the more relaxed your nervous system […]
People Who Tidy: Elena (Part Two)
We began Elena’s story by exploring the 'why' behind her nearly 100-hour tidying festival — a process that follows the KonMari Method® for organizing every item she owns, category by category. Now, we’re talking about what it means to stop living for ‘what ifs’ […]
People Who Tidy: Elena (Part One)
I am excited to introduce my new blog series, People Who Tidy. While the home organizing industry often depends on "before and after" photos, I have taken a different approach in my practice. Instead, I sit down with my clients to record a conversation about their reflections — capturing the mindset changes and wins that a camera simply cannot […]
Why the KonMari Method Feels Different
The KonMari Method®, created by Marie Kondo, is often misunderstood as only choosing things that make you happy. That’s part of it, but in reality, it’s a structured, person-focused approach that feels very different from traditional organizing methods […]
What It’s Like to Work with a KonMari-Informed Home Organizer
If you’ve ever thought about working with a professional organizer but felt unsure, nervous, or overwhelmed by the idea, you’re not alone. You may hesitate because inviting someone into your home means […]
When Life Changes, Your Home Needs to Support You
Life transitions like aging, caregiving, burnout, and reclaiming control don’t always arrive loudly. Sometimes they show up as fatigue, unease, or the sense that your space no longer fits the person you’re becoming […]