You’d think that vacation planning would come easily for an Organizer. Packing the day before a week-long family camping trip is not my usual style. Typically, I have checklists for equipment, clothing and meals drafted well in advance. I mean, I was packed for a Caribbean vacation TWO MONTHS ahead of time. Usually, I would … Read more
Döstädning or Swedish death cleaning is a type of decluttering. The term is a hybrid of two words, “dö” meaning death and “städning”, meaning cleaning. Simply, it involves a process of clearing out unnecessary belongings. It can be undertaken at any age or life stage. It’s recommended to be done sooner rather than later, before … Read more
“A house is not a home without a dog.” Many of the clients I work with have pets. I love pets. You can guarantee that I want to know their names and, at some point, will dialogue with them. Or, for them. This is a story about a dog. I’ll call him Nugget. That’s not … Read more
So, you’re shacking up. Taking the plunge. Making a commitment and merging your lives (and possessions) into one unit. Congratulations! There are many reasons why people move in together. Organizing for living together doesn’t have to be stressful. Whether you are a couple, blending a family, roommates or a caregiver, it’s important to address the … Read more
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas? I’m not going to lie. Holidays are a difficult time for me. Emotionally speaking. I’m a bit of a Grinch. I find the season over-commercialized, wasteful and just a little bit tacky. I know, Bah Humbug. There ARE certain things I find charming like: little boys dressing up in clip … Read more
Talking ’bout a renovation! 10 years ago, when my husband and I purchased our current home, we knew that it would be our forever spot. The place that we would raise our family. Watch the sunrises together in our retirement. Mint juleps & rocking chairs. We plan on aging in place. Other than the glorious … Read more
It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to organize your space. I’ve helped clients organize pantries, closets and most other areas of their home or office without needing to purchase additional products. How? It’s no big secret. Use what you have. With a little creativity, you can turn everyday items into simple organizing solutions. Just … Read more
A friend sent me an article on the 26 items in your house that a Professional Organizer would throw out. I thought, hey, I’m a Professional Organizer. People ask me for help to throw things out. So, I was inspired to draft my own list. While I can easily come up with 26 common things … Read more
Recently, I received a plea for help from a frustrated Mom. “Kelly, how can I organize my kid’s bedroom and keep it that way?!” Girl, I feel you. I have two boys, their bedrooms are visible from the main hallway of our house. You walk by them on the way to the kitchen or bathroom. … Read more
I’m willing to bet that we all have a space that we struggle to keep organized. One area that frustrates me is my pantry. It always seems that I am shuffling things around and searching for ingredients when I need them. Sound familiar? Here is my 5-Step Method for organizing ANY space!