2 Years of ‘Why the F*#! Am I Still Not Organized?’
I started writing my book in 2018. But it felt more like I was a Roomba than a writer, as I fumbled around, getting stuck and not really making any meaningful progress. I just couldn’t [...]
Organizing Made Easy:Build on What’s Already Working for You
You already have the foundation for EVERY organizing system that will ever work for you in your house at this moment. Sound far-fetched? It’s true! In your home right now, there are clues about what [...]
How a Little Research Can Help You Break Through Your Clutter Struggles
Rose stared at the pile of framed art leaning against her bedroom wall. She was so tired of looking at them. Plus, it was a total clutter catch. As long as they were there, clutter [...]
Create a Living Room You Love – No Perfection Needed
Gene wanted to have a dinner party. 🍽️ But she looked around her living room and thought twice… Stacks of magazines were on the couch, while mail crowded every inch of the coffee table. Workout [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
