Nov 20Home Cleaning (truly) SimplifiedAmazon Affiliate — commissions earned from qualifying purchases. In the minds of most, cleaning and organizing are two activities that go together. We think of a messy place and imagine it as both disorganized and dirty. For this reason, organizers get asked if we clean, too. When asked this question…Home Cleaning8 min readHome Cleaning8 min read
Nov 20My Best Client Sessions Are In The Shower!It’s true. One way or another, my best client sessions are in the shower. It is interesting how consistently and naturally this happens! But let me explain. There is much to explore about how people use their space and move around in their homes. As an Organizer, I need to…Home Organization3 min readHome Organization3 min read
Nov 20Let’s Go Shopping*Amazon Affiliate — commissions earned from qualified purchases I’m thrilled to take you on a shopping experience with me — introducing Shop with Us* — my website’s newest development. But let’s be clear: I don’t recommend items because I sell them — I sell them because I’ve carefully considered them…Affiliate Marketing3 min readAffiliate Marketing3 min read
Jul 16How He Finally Found “Flow” at HomeYears Went By During a recent trip to Puerto Rico (I’m from PR, if you didn’t know), I listened to a good friend talk about his place- a condo with a killer view and more than reasonable space for a bachelor. …Mindfulness3 min readMindfulness3 min read
Jul 4The Foundation of Elevated LivingElevated Living I always refer to that elevated living we should all experience or my “Elevate Your Everyday” message. And we might immediately think of luxury, high-end brands, a richly designed home, or other things. But when I speak of an elevated life, I refer to much simpler yet meaningful things —…Professional Organizer5 min readProfessional Organizer5 min read
Apr 26Systems Take Organizing to the Next LevelThe Kitchen Cabinet Situation This cabinet had lots of cookbooks and recipe binders. It also had a myriad of serving items. The books were stacked sideways because some did not fit the space. Recipe clippings were sticking out of books and binders. Nothing was labeled or had hand-written Post-it notes.Home Improvement2 min readHome Improvement2 min read
Apr 17The Killer GuestroomWhen we have a dedicated guestroom, can we keep it ready to receive guests? It means keeping it empty of our stuff, decorated with a cozy atmosphere, and perhaps a couple of things to wow guests. Maintaining our belongings out of the guestroom makes it easier to control our things…Home Decor6 min readHome Decor6 min read
Mar 20Intentional Storage — Knowing Your WhyIntentional storage means considering what we keep to determine how to keep it. However, in talking about storage, we must discuss the difference between putting things down and putting things away. Putting Things Away A simple life with fewer things means that we can adequately contain the contents of the house and develop…Storage Solutions3 min readStorage Solutions3 min read
Mar 20That Buzz in Your HeadCould that buzz in your head be clutter chatter? Cheap Thoughts and Stuff Making that noise disappear requires a commitment to living a simpler life with fewer (higher quality) things instead of hoarding cheap, unnecessary stuff. Refrain from fooling yourself into thinking that you save money when you find something at a low cost…Home Improvement2 min readHome Improvement2 min read
Dec 1, 2022The Shame That Binds YouThe Shame That Binds You Many people, especially women, feel ashamed about being unable to keep up with a tidy home or an organized life. Is that the shame that binds you? But why does this happen? Where does such a thing come from? Well, it starts with some harmful beliefs society has perpetuated. …Shame4 min readShame4 min read