Home Organizing Blog
Nurture Meaningful Connections During the Holidays
The holidays mean different things to each of us, and we all experience them in our own way. For some, it’s a stressful time full of planning and preparation. For others, it can bring feelings of loss. And for others, it’s about excitement and […]
Navigating Holiday Consumerism and Excess
Warmth, connection, and generosity are the hallmarks of the holiday season. During this festive time, it's easy to overindulge, overconsume, and overspend. The good news is that you can enjoy a more mindful holiday with less excess and more joy […]
A KonMari-Inspired Approach to the Holidays
The pumpkins and skeletons on my neighbors’ front porches have been quickly replaced with Christmas lights and decorations. But I can’t help but think to myself, we haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving yet! […]
On Being Clutter Blind and What to Do If You Are
If we look at the spaces in our homes, cars, and workplaces that were once clean and tidy but are now cluttered, can we trace our steps to understand how this happened? The chair in the corner of the bedroom, covered in clothes […]
How to Choose a Home Organizer
Home organization has become a distinctive method to improve and enhance the function, beauty, and comfort of the home. Homes are shaped as much by the right people as by the belongings themselves […]
What to Consider Before Hiring a Home Organizer
I've been going to physical therapy for the past six weeks due to a shoulder injury. While lying on my stomach and working on Y’s, T’s, and A’s during one of my sessions, the physical therapy assistant asked me what I do for a living […]
When to Hire a Home Organizer
While people often seek my help from a place of overwhelm, this is not the default state someone needs to be in to hire a professional home organizer. There is no minimum requirement, and you don't need to meet any specific criteria […]
Asking for Help from a Home Organizer
When I tell people that I am a home organizer, their responses usually fall into one of three categories: “Oh my gosh. I need that in my life,” or “Oh my gosh. I need you to organize my ____________’s house! They could use the help […]
Who Hires a Home Organizer?
Watching shows like The Home Edit or following professional home organizers on social media can be either inspiring or discouraging, depending on whether you believe you can get help. What isn’t shown is the large budget for […]
Why Hire a Home Organizer?
“Why would anyone need someone to come organize their house?” The first time someone asked me this question, I was stumped. It came from genuine curiosity, though it caught me off guard. Cue my thinking face […]