Whether you are at the stage of social distancing where there is nothing left to organize, alphabetize or color code or you haven’t decluttered a single thing, all of our phones could use a little love. The average American spends just under 3 hours PER DAY on their phone but very few of us give […]

These days more than ever a home office or desk is so critical to most of our everyday lives and the difference between an organized vs. cluttered space can make a huge difference. For those that live in apartments or simply a smaller space without the luxury of a dedicated home office, a desk space often has to play multiple roles.

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 […]

I am a brand ambassador with The Container Store and this blog was written in partnership with them. Let’s talk food storage and organization! Sadly, we are not all lucky enough to have gorgeous, spacious walk-in pantries but we do all need a system for food storage in our kitchens. Whether you live in an […]

The pantry. Honestly, it is the biggest headache of many of my clients’ homes. It is that one trouble spot they just can’t figure out what to do and I get it. Our pantries, whether big, small, walk in or a cabinet, are where we spend the bulk of our time. And if you have […]

Getting organized with tweens really starts with a great calendar system and it is what we practice in our home. Truly developing good organizational skills is a key ingredient for success at home, at school and really in life. Having a system that is visual for keeping appointments, activities, reminders, schedules and more has really proved to be beneficial in several areas than just home. Creating and maintaining a calendar also creates more organization around morning and night routines, study skills and at for at school.

The ELFA utility door solution was such an easy system to use and a wonderful solution for really any door that you own. I am a big believer in taking advantage of vertical space and if you have a blank door, you have that much more storage space.

2019 was a tremendous year in some many different areas and I am extremely grateful for it all. I could not run this little business of mine without my team and I am so fortunate to have committed, enthusiastic, brilliant, organized, and loving team members that help make Rachel and Company the best organizing firm in the Washington, DC area (dare I say even outside the area?!)

As a professional organizer, you would think that I would have a Candy Spelling-worthy wrapping room but this has always been an area of my life and home that has struggled. However, as we are heading into the holiday season I am changing that-I took a trip to The Container Store and am setting myself up for success this year. Because hey, I have decided that this year, I deserve it!

You might not think you need to organize your fridge, but if you’ve ever found old, expired food in the back, don’t have much space, or have simply had to run out to the store for food you didn’t think you had, a little organization can help.