Ever wonder what happens when I organize a friend’s house, STAR?
I’m not the kind of person who doles out organizing advice to friends and family…unless they ask.
Much like a doctor at a party who has a random rashy wrist thrust in their face asking for treatment advice, I occasionally get asked to “read” someone’s space when I’m out in the world.
I’ve had several dates with guys who wanted me to “get a read” on their house (No, you don’t, my guy, no you don’t…I shouldn’t know that much about you on our third date).
There have been dinner party hosts who are curious about their “room of doom.” And I’ve had many friends who solicited furniture placement advice when they moved into a new home.
I never mind these quick bids for insight. But honestly, I don’t go around “reading” your rooms…unless you ask me to.
It’s a gift I only activate when asked.
So, it’s not often that I get to do a deep dive into a friend’s house.
But this week on the podcast, I get to do just that.
I sit down with my dear friend Kelsey and dive into her office. Along the way, we explore:
- Why beautiful homes can still hide invisible overwhelm.
- The surprising importance of a “dumping ground”
- The missing systems that cause clutter to keep coming back
- Why some people need their house to feel beautiful in order to feel calm
- The pressure to get everything “done” before we let ourselves enjoy our life
Kelsey and I had more fun creating this episode than we probably should have.
But my favorite part might be what happened after our session.
She had such a strong reaction to our session that, within 24 hours, she ripped her entire house apart to put what she’d discovered into action.
Listen to Kelsey’s Office: Making Space for the Messy Middle wherever you get your podcasts.
