Home office space, before and after
Project: Abby works from home. When she was very busy papers and miscellaneous items would overwhelm her filing system and pile up all over her desk and printer. Abby and I examined piles of … Continue reading
Category Archives: Real Organizing Stories
Stories and before/after photos
Before and After in a Bedroom
Tamar’s family was coming to town for Thanksgiving but her room was still a mess from her recent move. She was eager to get the last few moving boxes unpacked and out of her new … Continue reading
Stealing ideas, or just inspiration?
Usually the time from the end of November through December is the time to travel, host meals, or attend parties. I get excited when I go to relatives’ and friends’ homes to see familiar faces, … Continue reading
Clothing from babies to toddlers
Elena, whose son is almost two, called me for help organizing his bedroom. When I walked into the room, I saw four huge bins filled with baby clothes that Elena’s friends and sisters had handed … Continue reading
Free pick up service!
When I was growing up, my mom always seemed to have one or two big garbage bags full of things we no longer used waiting in the basement until a local non-profit organization came to … Continue reading
Shoes Shoes Shoes
Honestly, I am not a fan of shopping for myself but when it comes to window shopping, shoes always capture my interest whether I buy them or not. Since I have a small bedroom that … Continue reading
Tackling the basement
From J. and M. Chicago, IL: After construction on our home, we had a new, expanded kitchen and family room, as well as an expanded basement. The basement became the repository for boxes of “stuff” … Continue reading
Save Time by Consolidating!
When working with Judy*, a client, I stressed how consolidation not only helps with being organized but also saves time. A couple of months later, she told me a personal story of feeling organized. Judy … Continue reading
Sample of Before and After of a Walk-In Closet
From Pam. Chicago, IL: I had a cluttered bedroom with a big walk-in closet that was poorly organized and hard to get into. I knew I could de-clutter the room if I took full advantage … Continue reading
To clean or to not clean (before I come over)?
When my recent client Amy* called me to come in, I told her not to clean up before I arrived. A number of my friends have shared their childhood memories of their parents always telling … Continue reading