How to Turn Your Clutter Monster into a Friend
I’ve always loved fall and the exciting energy around Halloween. As a kid I would tell my cousins scary stories, and revel in dressing up for Halloween. 🎃 As an adult, I still love it. [...]
How Imperfections Lead to Growth and Connection
I have a little confession: I absolutely love making mistakes. I know it might sound odd coming from an organizer, especially since we're often seen as needing to have it all together and be perfectly [...]
Awakening Intuition: Transforming Doubt into Strength and Harmony
Have you ever heard that Cherokee story about two wolves? A grandfather tells his grandson about a battle between two wolves inside us all. One is evil. The other good. The grandson asks, “Which wolf [...]
Decluttering When You’re Downsizing
I’m sitting under a glorious tree in my best friend’s backyard near Boston watching the clouds pass by. 🌤️ After months of planning, packing, and moving, I’m finally taking a huge breath after my big [...]
Tackling the Room of Doom: 4 Simple Solutions for Clutter-Free Shove Space
Imagine this...you’re in your kitchen, finally taking a moment to make yourself a cup of tea, when suddenly there’s a knock at the door. You freeze. The kitchen counter is covered with stuff—where did it [...]
Museum-Worthy or Just Sentimental? How to Determine the Real Value of Your Stuff
Think your stuff belongs in a museum? This weekend I went to the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in San Francisco. They had a great exhibit called The Art of Noise (if you’re in the [...]
Self-Care Practices to Help You Get Organized
One of the most annoying things I do in my organizing sessions is to ask my clients to breathe. Mind you, I’m not trying to be annoying. But when people are dealing with the many [...]
Travel Tips: How to Unpack Like a Pro Unpacking Quickly and Easily After Your Next Trip
Just got back from a road trip with one of my besties. It was one of my favorite trips because we had no plans. 🗺️ I picked her up from the airport and we just [...]
Make Back to School Easier Than Ever
As summer winds down, it’s time to get ready to send the kids back to school. ✏️🍎💻 One of the best things you can do for yourself when it comes to getting back-to-school ready is [...]
How to Stop Biting Off More Than You Can Chew When Organizing
Have you ever bit off more than you could chew when it came to an organizing project? When I decided to move, I made the decision to get rid of any clothes that didn’t fit [...]
