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The Style Uniform you didn’t know you needed
Closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? We’ve all been there: staring at our closets at 7:45 a.m., grabbing the same “safe” outfit we’ve worn three times this week. Stop panic-shopping. Stop trend-chasing. Build an outfit formula that works Every. Single. Day. Your style uniform: • Core silhouette: t-shirt+ pants, dress + jacket, trousers + blouse • Neutrals first: sprinkle in trends later • One power layer: blazer or structured cardigan • Shoes that survive the commute •
Rashmi Nagraj Seshadri
Oct 14, 2025


From Chaos to Calm
If you are like most of us, you have a space in your house (or maybe many!) that collects cords. With all of our technology purchases and...
Keryn Shaffner
Aug 22, 2025


My Child, The Decision Maker
As a proclaimed “pack rat” growing up, I am blown away by my child’s ability to make decisions about items in his room that no longer...
Keryn Shaffner
Jul 8, 2025


Banish Clutter for Good: Family-Proof Tips for a Tidy Home
Practical tips to help corral items and maintain a tidy home.
Rashmi Nagraj Seshadri
Apr 10, 2025


Organize Your Home Before The Holidays: A Guest-Ready Guide
The Holidays are just around the corner, and with them come joyous gatherings, family traditions, and the unavoidable overnight guests....
Rashmi Nagraj Seshadri
Nov 21, 2024


Sentimental Debt
I have been thinking a lot recently about people who pass on items to their younger family members. Whether it’s a child, niece, cousin,...
Keryn Shaffner
Nov 4, 2024


Protecting Your Clothing from Moths:
Effective Solutions and What You Need to Know As we change seasons, the last thing anyone wants is to discover that moths have been...
Elaine Faria
Oct 23, 2024


Your Travel Capsule in a Carry-On
As easy as 5-4-3-2-1! Have you ever felt overwhelmed about packing for a trip? Have you had this need to be prepared for absolutely...
Rashmi Nagraj Seshadri
Sep 4, 2024


NTS
I was mystified when I saw this letter combination on a post-it note my son put out a couple of months ago. He’s 13, neurotypical, and...
Keryn Shaffner
Aug 15, 2024


The Annual School Paper Purge
Having the designated space for kids’ papers helps keep the counters clear of school work and allows the entire family to know where to look
Hillary Case
Jun 11, 2024


Favorite Organizing & Decluttering Podcasts - From an Organizer
Here are my go-to podcasts in the world of organizing and decluttering. They can act as a body double or motivational source when you are...
Elizabeth Valderrama
May 27, 2024


Spatial Awareness in Organizing
As a Professional Organizer, a common scenario I see with clients is difficulty envisioning how items will fit in a particular space. I...
Hillary Case
Feb 20, 2024


Is Selling My Stuff Really Worth It?
When deciding to donate or sell an item, it can be tricky to decide which path is right for us. Often, we value our items at their...
Elizabeth Valderrama
Jan 31, 2024


Car Trunk Transformation
It's fair to say there are just some items we need to keep in our cars all the time; jumper cables, first aid kit, umbrellas, and change...
Hillary Case
Jan 30, 2024


“Clean Up Your Room!”
I honestly wonder whether people are born with the ability (or not) to clean up a space. I think I was born with an orderly philosophy in...
Keryn Shaffner
Dec 12, 2023


There's Nothing Lazy About Susan!
Poor Susan gets a bad rap being called "lazy," when in reality, she's BRILLIANT! The functionality and usability of the spinning design...
Hillary Case
Nov 30, 2023


To Keep or Not To Keep? That is the Question!
Growing up, I was a pack rat. I am not sure if that was a “born in me” trait, or if it developed over time as a result of moving...
Keryn Shaffner
Nov 1, 2023


The Ins and Outs of Paying for Storage
When we start working with a client, it’s not uncommon for them to reveal to us that they have stuff in an offsite storage unit. And...
Wendy
Oct 23, 2023


The Quest for an Empty Car
Does your car feel like a second home to you? We eat and drink in our car; we store our summer chairs, blankets, sports equipment, and...
Tracy Scatterday
Oct 2, 2023


Powerful Motivators
My client: “I want to recycle a majority of these boxes in my basement.” Me: “What???!!!!” I was not overreacting to my client’s...

Gabriela Burgman
Sep 27, 2023
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