Let’s be honest: life gets busy, and sometimes organization takes a backseat to everything else. But here’s the thing—when our surroundings are chaotic, it’s easy for our minds to follow suit. Taking steps to create order in your life can make a massive difference for your mental health. How organization boosts mental health is more […]
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The turkey timer is ticking and Thanksgiving day will be here before we know it with the rest of the holidays right around the corner. It might be the most wonderful time of the year but it can also be the most stressful time of the year! There are so many details to keep track […]
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As you may have seen on Instagram, our theme this month is Mental Health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and, for far too long, stigma and discrimination has been placed on those livingwith mental health conditions. It is not something that is often talked about, however, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience a mental […]
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A few weeks ago on the blog we talked all about getting your spices and baking supplies organized for holiday baking (here) but they are not the only part of your kitchen that can use a refresh before the latke or gingerbread men making beings. So today, in the spirit of preparing for holiday cooking […]
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I am all about seeing the bright side in things: I choose to look at my Hashimoto’s diagnosis as the push I needed to live a healthier life and learn how to take care of myself, I look at my divorce and time as a single mom as a period of growth and this time […]
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I’ve mentioned before that sentimental storage is the most difficult category to declutter, and as an organizer I’ve learned that what’s sentimental to one person is not necessarily the same for another. I have clients who have no problem donating or selling a household of their grandparents furniture, but they won’t budge on discarding an old college sweatshirt in their storage unit (even if they forgot that they had it in the first place!). I see, hear, and am witness to a lot of people’s personal items, which includes the sentimental items that are near and dear to their hearts. I think that there is a misconception that getting organized equates to…
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As a professional organizer, I’m always asked if I “make” my clients get rid of stuff while helping them declutter. In case you’re wondering the same thing…the answer, in short, is: absolutely not. In recent years there has been a growing interest in minimalism and a greater emphasis on “less is more”, but before you jump on the bandwagon and rid your home of anything that doesn’t bring you joy, take a moment to carefully review a couple of categories before letting them go.
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I hope that you all have a great Thanksgiving! I’ll be spending today eating leftovers for lunch (they are the best, right?) and am looking forward to a longer than normal weekend with family. Before I hop offline I’m going to snag a couple of items that are on serious Black Friday sale right now.
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Have you heard of Hygge? The Danish word that translates to “cozy” has been popping up everywhere in design magazines and in the home decor section of nearly every store I go by. I find myself gravitating to this style more often than others as the simplicity and beauty can truly transform the feeling of a space.I love incorporating functional pieces (like furniture and bins) and home staples (like blankets and accessories) that tie into my home’s aesthetic.
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One of the reasons I love my job is that it ensures that no two days look the same. While most of my days are full of client walkthroughs and overseeing organizing projects and designs, some days I’m out of town for work and other days I’m flexing my expert skills in front of an audience. Last week I had the honor of joining Responsibilty.org at the #TalkEarly Summit in DC. I was brought on as the organizing expert to discuss how organization can help to reduce stress, and this topic is something that I couldn’t wait to share on the blog because I know that so many of us are in the same boat.
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