An Organized Lifestyle

Spaces I Love: Custom Walk In Closet

It is only fitting that during this month we have devoted to love that I share a space with you I truly love. As a professional organizer in the Washington DC area I get to see a lot of spaces as we organize and manage moves for families. We get to see everything from custom […]

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Primary Closet Reveal with California Closets

You know that old saying “the cobbler’s kids have no shoes”? That whatever industry you are in that area of your life is likely lacking? Chefs live off frozen pizza, accountant’s taxes are always filed late, an event planner kid’s birthday party is AmazonPrimed plates and pizza delivery? Well, in the professional organizer side of […]

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An Organized Lifestyle

Amazon Finds: Closet Organization

I have said it once and I will say it again: I am way more Amazon Prime than Pinterest. You know I have so many favorite small and local shops but sometimes you just can’t beat the convenience of Amazon . If you have been following along on Instagram, you know that we recently organized […]

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Not All Hangers Are Created Equal

Let’s be honest, you probably haven’t put too much thought into hangers over the years, am I right? Well in my line of work I see a LOT of hangers and if I have learned anything it is that not all hangers are created equal. Wire, tube, velvet, wood, suit, padded, skirt, oh my! When […]

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Before and After: Custom Built In Closets

It has been far too long since we have had a before and after blog post around here (check out some past B&As here and here). Our team has been working on a client closet design project recently and the transformations are amazing! The client moved into a new home in DC and is in […]

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Before and After: Organizing Men’s Closets

I am a brand ambassador with The Container Store and this blog was written in partnership with them. This month I partnered with The Container Store to organize this gentleman’s closet to create an organized space that feels like he is shopping in his own closet each morning. Now tell me, who doesn’t want to […]

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5 tips for transitioning your wardrobe between seasons

During the transition between seasons I find myself reaching for the “in between” items. The light jackets and sweaters are the items that I rarely shop for but honestly they probably get the most wear!I know I’m not alone, as we have several clients requesting closet organization and refreshes. The turn of the season brings the “out with the old, in with the new” mentality, but in my line of work I have seen time and time again that it is more difficult for people to practice what they preach. I get it! So, here are the tips that I tell all of my clients. There are no strict rules that you have to follow, and honestly very little time that goes into it if you keep up with the process seasonally.

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