Before + After: Garage Turned Playroom
Our client wanted to get both her daughter’s bedroom and playroom organized, as well as transform their garage into a client playspace. We love a project like this one!
How to Keep Your Kid's Room Organized
It’s no secret that somehow our kids rooms can go from clean to looking like a tornado hit in the blink of an eye. While we can’t as easily control our children’s whirlwind, we can control the organization within their rooms. Face it, there’s probably some Goldfish hidden in their drawers, and dinosaurs behind the bed. By eliminating excess items and organizing the space within their bedroom, it’s less likely that their toys and snacks will find homes other than where they belong.
5 Organizing Essentials
I get lost in the images of gorgeous, Pinterest-worthy pantries all over Instagram. You know the ones - where every bag of chips lives in its own stylish container, perfectly labelled by a calligraphist. If you don't know how to begin getting your home organized, it can be really frustrating!
The internet would have us believe that we must go purchase every product before we can even get started. As a Professional Organizer, I'm here to tell you that you really don't need to buy a ton of stuff to transform your space. On the contrary, I always advise clients to repurpose things they already own - it is less expensive, more creative, and has a smaller environmental impact. There are, however, five key products that I believe will improve every home.
Guide: How to Move Like a Pro
I have the unique experience of being a moving expert. I have moved 17 times in a 10-year period, so I know a thing or two about making the process a bit more painless.
I’ve compiled a list of moving tips that I believe will help you feel organized and stress-free for your next move. That way, you’re spending more time day-dreaming about decorating your new space, and less time digging through cardboard boxes for your wedding photos.
3 Reasons to Hire a Professional Organizer
Does your closet look like the “before” segment on Queer Eye? Does your little one’s room look like a tornado came through? Are all of your tupperware missing lids? Maybe it’s time to bring in a pro!
Hiring a professional organizer can be helpful at anytime (there’s no bad time to put good systems in place!) but there are certain moments in life when having an expert on hand makes all the difference.
How To Declutter Without Compromising On Style
On average, there are 300,000 items an American home with 1 out of 10 Americans renting offsite storage just to keep the overflow of possessions that they’ve accumulated. If you’re one of those people who are feeling a little overwhelmed by too much clutter and a concerned about the hazards of hoarding, maybe it’s time to redesign a living space in a more minimalist style. It’s not always necessary to throw every single thing out; rather it’s often it’s a question of re-organizing without having to sacrifice sophistication, and here’s some simple tips how to achieve it.
Your Go-To Resource Guide for Decluttering Your Space + Your Life
If you’re ready to bring some peace into your space and let go of anything that’s been weighing you down, this resource guide is for you! I’ve curated a list of my favorite places to donate or sell your items, both locally and nationally. While this list is not comprehensive, it should give you plenty of options for both doing good and making a bit of cash.
Hazards of Hoarding
By Cassandra Fallow
Compulsive hoarding is a private condition more prevalent than you would think, with anywhere between 5 and 14 million U.S. citizens qualifying as a hoarder. With symptoms similar to what’s recognized as obsessive compulsive disorder, hoarding is a subtle practice that can appear benign from a distance. Most hoarders live normal personal and work lives…
The Cause Bar x Alliance of Moms: Create Space to Do More Good
Organizing your home and removing excess clutter has a calming effect in general. But if you are feeling overwhelmed in one area in particular, I'd start there. For example, if your mornings are chaos, look at everything that needs to be done in the morning and find ways to simplify, automate, or delegate.
The Beauty of Scandinavian design at Home
Our friends at Invaluable created inspiring mood boards that highlight tips and tricks for incorporating a Scandinavian style into every room of your home. Look to each to better understand how to blend soft, muted tones, wood accents, and a “less is more” approach to create the functional, clutter-free home of your dreams.