Organizing
Hooks or Hangers?
To hang or not to hang? The organizing challenges in each home and office are unique based on the layout, organizational needs and items in the space. You need to set up the transitional space, your launching/landing pad, to meet your unique needs. So what’s the best solution in that space – hooks or hangers? …
Read MoreOpen vs closed storage
What’s the right storage? The launching/landing pad, your transitional space, is a critical part of your space organization. It’s the space that sets you up to get in and out of your home or office multiple times a day with less stress. Once you’ve selected the spot for your launching/landing pad and determined how you…
Read MoreIt’s not about the box or the bin
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…
Read MoreIt’s not about the stuff
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;…
Read MoreClear 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…
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