Love and Organizing
When it comes to organizing…remember it’s all about L-O-V-E. I think it is fitting that we chat about the role love plays in organizing. It’s quite simple really—your home will make you happiest when it is [...]
Stay on Top of Electronic Clutter
As you go about declutttering your home, remember to keep on top of electronic clutter, too. Unlike paper clutter, electronic clutter isn't so visibly noticeable, but if you're having a hard time finding your electronic files, it [...]
Slippery When Frozen: Slip-Ups When Organizing
Last week, we had an ice storm. It was nothing terribly dramatic—no power outages or downed trees—just your run-of-the-mill-thin-sheet-of-ice ice storm. It was enough ice for school to be called off and to make it tricky [...]
Try Before You Buy
Here’s a simple solution I use with clients when we’re trying a new organizing idea or system in their home. Instead of buying a storage solution and then discovering it doesn't work well or they don’t [...]
10 Ways to Add Creativity to Your Organizing Projects
Repeat after me: organizing and creativity go hand in hand. Organizing gives you space for creativity and creativity makes organizing more fun. This is the philosophy of my blog and my approach to organizing. Here’s why. First, [...]
Make Organizing Fun!
On New Year’s Day, my family and I participated in the annual event known as taking down the Christmas decorations. Maybe you’re familiar with this event and even participated recently yourself. If so, you’ll know that [...]
Organizing Holiday Mail
Holy cow...is it just me? Or is your mailbox overflowing with holiday magazines, catalogs and coupons, too? Here's my simple solution. Step 1: Really think about which holiday-related mail you need to keep. Which stores do [...]
Holiday Joy and Happiness
As we enter into the holiday season, keep this thought in mind: The best gift you can give your loved ones is your own joy and happiness. If you’re filled with joy and peace this holiday [...]
Enjoy The Comfort of Limits During The Holidays
Let me ask you a question. What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear the word limits? Is it deprivation? Not having enough? Feeling confined or restricted? Whatever words you chose, I’d [...]
Organizing Gift Wrap
I'm getting really excited about the holidays. Last week was Collin's birthday...so now I can officially turn my attention to the holidays. Hooray! Last night I went through my gift-wrapping supplies, took inventory (not literally) and [...]