Posts by Lisa Dooley
Make Your Holidays Merry & Stress-Free
The holidays are a time for joy, but they can also bring stress. A little preparation can help you stay organized and focus on what matters most. Plan Your Calendar Wisely. Before saying “yes” to every invite, review your commitments with your family. Prioritizing events avoids double-booking and leaves room for quieter moments at home.…
Read MoreHow Professional Organizers get organized…
Here’s a little secret…everyone needs a little organization – even professional organizers! I loved contributing to this article on my organizing “go-to’s”. Happy reading!
Read MoreOrganized and Safe: Tips for a Senior-Friendly Home
We all want our senior loved ones to be safe in their homes. I recently presented at the Senior Safety and Health Fair in Braintree and shared some of these tips. 1. Eliminate Clutter on Floors Clear pathways by removing tripping hazards such as loose rugs, wires, and unnecessary furniture. Ensure there’s enough space to…
Read MoreSeasonal Refresh: Top Fall Organizing Tips
Fall offers an opportunity to get organized before the busyness of the holidays. A clutter-free, cozy space can help you enjoy the season even more. Here are my top 5 organizing tips to prepare your home for the fall season: 1. Declutter Summer Items Pack away summer clothing, gear, and accessories that won’t be needed…
Read MoreThe underconsumption trend…and how it can help in decluttering your home
Purchasing trends are real – just ask a professional organizer who sees MANY overstuffed homes. So it was exciting to learn more about the underconsumption trend and how it can help you declutter. I was happy to be included in this recent article – check it out here because less really is more…
Read MoreHome Organizing “Golden Rules”…from professional organizers
I was excited to be included in this recent article “Home organizing golden rules – the 7 rules experts have written in stone”. Check out this great collection…Happy reading!
Read MoreHere’s to finding more space, more time and more joy in your summer!
Summertime and the living is easy. Well, sometimes anyway…Being organized goes a long way in making your life simpler and less stressed. In honor of the upcoming summer solstice, here are my top tips for a summer with more space, more time, and more joy! Confirm the details. Hours change for stores, recreational venues, and…
Read MoreWhat can you let go of on World Organizing Day?
Happy World Organizing Day 2024! Didn’t know that was a thing? You’re welcome! This is the day that professional organizers celebrate the impactful work we get to do with our clients. So, today, ask yourself what you can let go of and move on from. Do you feel that your stuff adds value to your…
Read MoreA Chair is not a Wardrobe Holder (and other tips from professional organizers)…
We’re all guilty at one time or another of allowing bedroom clutter to build up, creating a ‘chairdrobe’ or a ‘floordrobe’. But are there any practical ways to avoid this? In this article, fellow professional organizers and I offer tips to avoid a ‘chairdrobe’ – tips for navigating the dreaded messy chair in your bedroom. …
Read MoreTools for organizing like the pros…
Whether you’re working with a professional organizer or trying to DIY for your decluttering project, basic tools make a HUGE difference. I was excited to be included in this article with other professional organizers on some of the tools we use to make your organizing projects successful. You can read the full article on Homes…
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