Family Organization

When people hear I'm a professional organizer, they automatically assume I make people get rid of things. On the contrary, if you love it, use it, need it and can justify keeping it, I won't argue with you. I don't push people to get rid of...

Moving and relocating is stressful no matter what time of year it is - or even during a pandemic crisis! I've been unable to assist clients in their homes during the shelter in place orders, but I have been able to assist two families that...

There's nothing I love more than children's books! I loved them when I was little and I still love them today as an adult. It might also be why I'm working on my own kids book series on organizing (7 manuscripts of 20 titles written -...

In my former career in the Fine Arts Industry, I specialized in fine art photography from its invention to the modern era. Contemporary Photography belonged to another department, quite literally, which was ok with me; I preferred the older stuff anyway. Sadly, I found the...

In October 2018, I flew down to southern California to work with the parents of a client (that I work with regularly in San Francisco). I had met the parents before, and knew they were eager to downsize and have less to clean/find/worry about, giving...

One of the biggest tips I share with clients revolves around the concept of Family Tidy Time ©. It even works for couples without kids, or if you’re single and live alone (drop the family; or do it with a friend/family member virtually). You really shouldn't need...

Happy Ash Wednesday! The 40 Bags in 40 Days challenge was brought to my attention back in 2012. I found it a great way to declutter my entire house. Instead of giving up one thing for the 40 days of Lent, try giving up a bag of clutter each...

I was recently hired to work with a 9 year old who (in her mother’s words) displayed hoarding tendencies. The idea was to get her motivated about organizing, and work with her to show her that the process is not as daunting as it initially...