Organizing
Clear out the junk!
“One of these things is not like the other…” Do you remember that song from Sesame Street? Keep that song in your head when you organize and especially when you think about your transitional space. Because transitional space, the launching/landing pad, is generally right inside the home (or office), it becomes a dumping ground for…
Read MoreCan you organize me?
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…
Read MoreLegos, legos, everywhere….
Why do Legos need a system? Whenever I give a talk or presentation, one of the most common questions is “How do I organize all the Legos?” Because of the sheer volume of Legos, there needs to be an organizational system for both storage and display. The good news is that there are lots of…
Read MoreDid you make a mess of your mudroom?
Why do I need an organizational system for this space? Transitional space is one of my clients’ greatest challenges to keep organized. Largely this is because it’s present in every home or office and it gets so much “traffic” every day. And because this space is so convenient, it can become a dumping ground as…
Read MoreWhat is an organizing “system”?
What is an effective storage system? For most of us, setting up an effective storage system is a challenge. Often, as a first step, we got out and try to purchase the “right storage” – the pretty boxes or plastic bins. But the reality is that getting organized isn’t about the box or the bin. …
Read MoreIt’s not just for shoes anymore….
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…
Read MoreHow much time did you spend hunting for your keys?
What important items do you always need? One of the most important items we are always looking for and should be stored in the transitional space? The KEYS. Oh, the crisis of the lost keys…is there a person who hasn’t run around looking for the car keys to get out of the house, all the…
Read MoreOne of these things is not like the other…
Why transitional spaces get so cluttered and disorganized. Cluttered and disorganized mudrooms or any transitional space is very common. We pass through this when we exit and enter the home (or office) and it’s common to just “dump” everything. The good news is that clearing out that space and “cleaning up the mess” is easier…
Read MoreBaskets, bins and bags – oh my!
Why we need storage in transitional space. Transitional space exists in every home and office and the right storage is critical. With either a traditional mudroom or entry hall/room or that transitional space you’ve created, you’ve found the right space. So once you’ve decided on your transitional space – or “launching and landing pad” as…
Read MoreBalls, balls, everywhere….
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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