Effective Systems and Solutions to Maintain Order in Your Home  As parents, one of the most challenging tasks is keeping our children’s belongings organized and clutter-free. School work, craft supplies, clothes, sports equipment and toys to name a few, can quickly accumulate creating endless piles  and increased stress levels. However, with the right systems in […]

A Renewed Commitment to Garage Organization Last fall, I shared a garage organizing post about transforming our cluttered garages into functional spaces, and many of you embraced the challenge with enthusiasm. We rolled up our sleeves, sorted through our belongings, and created a newfound order. Now, as the seasons change once again, it’s time to […]

Four Things You Can Do Right Now As a professional organizer, I often get asked how to donate certain items that seem impossible to donate ethically. There is a common thread with many folks who want to let go of items they no longer need or use,  but find themselves unable to take action. Why? […]

Spring is here! Today marks the beginning of spring season, commonly referred to as the ‘blooming’ or ‘growing’ season. It is also a wonderful time to start spring cleaning! In this post, I will share the best place to start spring cleaning (your refrigerator, wink wink) and the simple steps to get it done. Why […]

In this post I will be sharing the single most important home organization system to help keep you and your family organized not only at the start of a new year, but throughout the entire year!  With the holiday season just behind us, new things have probably made their way into your home. Some you […]

We are in the gift giving season  and with that we often end up receiving things we don’t want, need or won’t use. In this post I’m going to share what to do with unwanted gifts so they don’t end up being clutter in your home or trash in the landfill.  Want to know how […]

Shopping consciously and holiday gift giving can be challenging but they don’t have to be. In this blog, you will learn 5 simple ways you can start shopping consciously during the holiday season and beyond.  Gifting is a beautiful gesture to show appreciation for those we love. The act of giving has less to do […]

The sentiment of gifting is precious, but let’s be real, gifts can become clutter. In this post, I’m sharing my top clutter-free gift ideas this year. When it comes to no-clutter gifts, it’s safe to focus on consumables and experiences so no one ends up with a pile of things they want to re-gift at […]

Let’s talk about why now is the perfect time of year to organize your garage and how to do it!  Hopefully, wherever you are in the world the weather is cooling off a bit and you still have the advantage of the sun being up later in the day. I’m in sunny Los Angeles, where […]

As we move towards the Autumnal Equinox and shift into shorter days and cooler temperatures, we harvest what we’ve sown in spring and get ready for the slower pace of winter. We retreat back into our homes, watch the leaves fall from the trees, and reflect on ways to prepare ourselves for the long nights […]