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Why You Don’t Use the Things You Own (And How to Stop Saving Them for Later)

I know this may sound strange coming from someone in the organizing world... but I don't like plastic. Like, at all. It’s everywhere. It’s in our homes, our oceans, our food. And while the organizing industry loves a good [...]

3 Simple Steps to Create a Mail System That Actually Works

This week, one of my best friends sent me a congratulations card for a course I recently completed. It made me feel seen and supported in a big way.  I love receiving handwritten notes in the mail. [...]

How to Organize Storage Spaces (So They Actually Support Your Life)

How are you using the storage spaces in your home?  Your garage, attic, closets, and basement…how do they get used in a day-to-day way in your life?  Not how you wish they were used, or how they could be used. [...]

By |2026-06-09T12:51:50-07:00June 2, 2026|Home Organization|0 Comments

Why My Laundry Keeps Piling Up (and what I finally did about it)

I'm pretty sure there's a clutter monster living in my building, [[contact.first_name]]. And lately, it's been stirring up lots of chaos with my laundry. Now, look...I adore my new apartment. I really do. I love [...]

By |2026-04-16T21:47:11-07:00May 20, 2026|Home Organization, Organizing Obstacles|0 Comments

Organizing Doesn’t Start With A System (It Starts With Trusting Yourself)

At the start of almost every new client organizing session, there's a moment where my client looks at me like they're thinking, "Ok, just tell me what to do." And I get it. Most people [...]

By |2026-04-16T21:35:51-07:00April 28, 2026|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Building A Village: You’re Allowed To Need Support Sometimes

Lately, a lot of my clients have been struggling. Almost every day, I receive a message from someone who feels like they're experiencing some level of crisis. Panic about work. Overwhelmed at home. A sense [...]

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