It’s About Why

There are no virtues to “being organized.” I don’t think of organization itself as something to become. I think of it more as a practice. Something I do. And if practiced consistently, it becomes second nature. I have a habit of picking up our small house every morning. I call this my sweep. I follow…

My First Customer

I often get asked the question how I became a Professional Organizer. Was I always organized? The short answer is yes. I started when I was 10 helping other people transform their space. My first customer was only 11 himself. It was my brother, Brad. When all we could see was a narrow goat path…

Reality Check

Have you heard the expression life is too short? I know, who hasn’t, right? Well, over the years I’ve found myself taking it one step further. When faced with something that is tedious, redundant, or pulling me down, I think, “Now that belongs on The Life Is Too Short List.”  And there it goes. Right outta my…

The Sort

Sorting is a vital step on the path to organization. It must precede putting a system in place. It’s tempting I know, to think I really need everything here, I just have to find a home for it. The truth is, if you have space that is overrun with stuff, it is more than either you or the space can…