Posts by Lisa Dooley
REAL HOMES
REAL HOMES: With the busy real estate market, decluttering and staging for sale is even more important. I’m excited to be included with these tips for getting organized…
Read MoreKitchen Spring Cleaning
Everyone wants an organized kitchen. But one of the greatest obstacles to keeping that space organized is the sheer volume of stuff there. Between the appliances, large and small, dishes and glassware, and all the foodstuff, there’s a lot to maintain. Get a jump on your kitchen spring cleaning by focusing on these critical areas. …
Read More7 Steps to Get to Your “Happy Place”
Want to make your home more joyful and less chaotic? Start by following these simple steps to declutter your home and enjoy your space more… 1. Start in the kitchen, bedroom, playroom – whichever room feels most impactful for you. 2. Set the timer on your phone for 30 minutes and…
Read MoreNY Metro Parents: 9 Easy Ways to Organize Toys
NY Metro Parents: One of the most common questions I’m asked is “How do I organize all these toys?” Just in time for spring cleaning, I’m excited to be included in this great article on 9 Easy Ways to Organize Toys. Read on…
Read MoreThe story of the stuff
Why am I holding onto this? This is one of the most frequent questions I hear when I work with clients. “Why am I stuffing my already overcrowded drawers with my child’s outgrown ballet outfit?” “Why can’t I let go of Grandma’s china set, although many of the pieces are broken or missing?” “Why am…
Read MoreOutwit Trade: Stories on the Benefits of Minimalism
Outwit Trade. I’m often asked about minimalism vs organization and how they’re related. And no, you don’t have to be a minimalist to be organized – you just have to be able to find your stuff when you need it; that’s organization. You can read more about this interesting topic on Stories on the Benefits…
Read MoreMarried with a Business Podcast – Organizing Your Life
Married with a Business Podcast. Everyone can use a little help with organization, especially small businesses that have leaner structures. I was excited to join Allison and Craig on their “Married with a Business” podcast to share tips on staying organized in your business. You can listen here at: Tunin: http://tun.in/tk29vK spotify:https://tinyurl.com/sMWB28 iTunes:https://tinyurl.com/iMWB28
Read More15 Expert Tips to Help You Plan for a More Organized Home in 2021
RentCafe.com Getting your home organized is one of the top 3 resolutions each new year. If you’re renting, there are some additional things to consider. Check out 15 Expert Tips to Help You Plan for a More Organized Home in 2021. I’m excited to be quoted as #9!
Read MoreSetting up your home office? Here are the top 5 recommendations from a professional organizer.
#WFH? Check. Since the start of quarantine in March, many of us have been working from home. And in the beginning, we “made do” and improvised. We worked at our kitchen tables and islands; we created Zoom space in the bedroom and living room. The dining room became our makeshift workspace and we figured it…
Read MoreReducing your footprint
Downsizing your (commercial) space What’s one of your largest business expenses? Salary? Benefits? How about rent? And if there’s one consistent thing that businesses have been grappling with during the pandemic, it’s how and where employees are housed. Traditionally, businesses need office space for workers; and we’ve learned over the last few months that’s not…
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