Organizing Blog

Recently I had the opportunity to help a client who was remodeling her bathroom. She had little time to pare down her stuff, so all of the contents of the bathroom were dumped in a spare bedroom. This actually worked in our favor as we could concentrate on one space...

Here are 3 simple habits you can take to make decluttering a way of life. Of course you can have many long decluttering sessions but these are some easy habits to incorporate into your life. Start with the one that resonates with you and add another when you are...

Often we don’t think of all our paperwork or on line documents until something happens and we need them. I have listed some important files that I think are important to have for someone else if they had to step in and help you. Whatever way you like to organize your...

When I meet other crafters and quilter one thing we all have in common is books and magazines dedicated to our passion. Make sure you are leaving room for books and magazine storage in your crafting area. Magazine holders (plastic or cardboard) you can find at office...

If you are an avid quilter you will have a large stash of fabrics to choose from. Most quilters have their own method of organizing. For my larger pieces of fabric I will store them in a large clear plastic storage box. For my smaller pre-cut pieces I have them stored...

Top 3 things I have been doing around my house: Organizing the pantry, refrigerator and freezer – now is a great time to see what I have and what might have expired. Once I have a list I can do better at planning my meals. When I do get to the grocery store I will...

I love to quilt. I make small quilts (crib to twin size) for the Linus Project and other children’s charities. One thing I have to keep under control and well organized are the supplies I use to quilt. Like other crafters, quilters need to have things in place so when...

One of my clients sent me a link to this article published in the New York Times: What Professional Organizers Really Do, and How They Can Help You. I thought it was very interesting and I wanted to point out some of the important parts of this article. Professional...