It’s not about the box or the bin

organized pantry

Start with the stuff, not the box or the bin For most of us, getting organized is a challenge.  As a first step, we go out and try to purchase the “right storage” – the pretty box or plastic bin.  But the reality is that getting organized isn’t about the box or the bin; it’s…

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It’s not about the stuff

messy bedroom

Why can’t I keep my stuff organized? Have you ever wondered why you can’t get or stay organized?  Do you think it’s about all the stuff you have?  Honestly, it’s never about the stuff; it’s about why and how we keep our stuff that bogs us down.  Nothing comes into your space without your permission;…

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Can you organize me?

woman with mess of clothes

Why organizing needs to be intuitive… When people learn what I do, I invariably get the question “can you organize me?”  My answer is always yes, but you won’t stay organized.  Why is that?  Organizing isn’t about boxes and bins; it’s not about fancy organizing products or systems.  Organizing is about finding your stuff when…

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It’s not just for shoes anymore….

shoe hanging with other items

What’s the best solution for my storage space? In every home or office, there are unique organizing challenges. Finding the right storage solution to maximize the storage space needs to be unique and intuitive to you.  There are any number of storage solutions including boxes, bins, baskets, covered containers and many furniture storage pieces.  One…

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Balls, balls, everywhere….

photo of sports ball

What’s the right storage for my organizing challenge? In every home, there is a unique organizing challenge so finding the right storage solution needs to be unique and intuitive to you.  Can you guess one of the most unique challenges?  If you said something that’s round, bouncy and seems to multiply overnight in homes with…

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Use the vertical space!

hanging files

How do I use my vertical space? When touring a client’s home or office for the first time, I am always looking for storage potential. The most under-utilized space in any home or office?  The vertical wall space!  The back of doors, unused wall space, blank space over desks or beds are ideal for additional storage.…

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