Balancing kids' schoolwork and parents' office work in the same space can be tricky. If you add in creative projects and supplies, it tends to get even messier. But keeping all of these related things together in one spot (instead of scattered throughout the house) makes sense for a lot of reasons. So let's talk tips for setting up and maintaining one space and one place for it all. If you make it organized and creative, this could end up being the most used space in your entire home. Separate parent and kid areas Having a space to call your own is important. Plus, there is nothing more annoyi ..read more

Making over rooms in our home with IKEA products is becoming quite common. So far, we’ve transformed our master closet with PAX wardrobes, turned a hall closet into a mudroom and have IKEA products in basically every room.  Seriously - the last time I counted years ago, my "IKEA #" was 171. Am I affiliated with IKEA? No, but being a Certified Professional Organizer who has kids and loves DIY, it’s a must have for me. This latest room makeover was a life changer because it was my office. It’s the hub of my home where I run 2 businesses and, you know, our lives. Nothing major. Hopefully thi ..read more

Laundry rooms are known for not having enough space. With so many tools, baskets, and products, you’re no doubt scratching your head, wondering how everything is going to fit. But never fear, laundry day will seem like a walk in the park after you check out these practical solutions. Grab that detergent and those dirty clothes. Soon you’ll have a serene and organized space! Because who wants to spend all day looking for missing clothespins? 1. Invest in a Movable Garment Rack If you prefer to hang up some clothes to dry for fear of them shrinking, consider getting a garment rack. We’ve all hu ..read more

I am a huge fan of paper versus digital for all sorts of things. I use both daily and see the value in each for different things. For instance, I wouldn't trade my Alexa grocery list for all the paper in the world. But paper is my favorite for to do lists, gratitude journals, project lists, taking class notes, and doodling. So I am very excited to start a daily paper challenge for myself that will combine ALL the things. I have many random cute notebooks with adorable covers in my office. I started them in the past for different reasons, but I've found that I get started... and then don't fin ..read more

*Guest post courtesy of WOW 1 Day Painting* The master bedroom usually has the largest closet in the whole house, which is good and bad. It's good because there's a lot of storage space. It's bad because that storage space tends to get filled up with disorganized piles of clothing and other items that can quickly turn it into a disaster. But taking your closet from disaster to master doesn't have to be as difficult as it seems at first. With some planning and organization, you can have a master bedroom closet that will be a pleasure to use. , The Cleaning, This is arguably the most difficult ..read more

*Guest post courtesy of Revelry Flats* Are you looking for a way to organize your apartment better? Of course you are! There’s hardly anything better than a clean and organized living space. The problem, of course, is that reorganizing your apartment can feel like an impossible task. It’s particularly tricky when you’re accustomed to living among clutter. Marie Kondo makes it look easy on her TV show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, but it’s a whole different story in real life. The key, therefore, is to eliminate the chore aspect of organizing and to integrate better habits into your day-to-day ..read more

Cleaning your home is necessary, but it’s not everyone’s favorite chore. To happily get into a cleaning mode in the spring, and all year, sometimes you need to become a big pretender. Here are 5 ways to trick yourself into having a cleaner and more organized home. Put Your House Up For Sale Pretend a real estate agent is coming over to assess your home to go on the market. Walk around your entire house with a notebook and jot down things that need to be fixed before the house is listed for sale. Make note of the broken items, put off projects, and even take out the home inspection list from wh ..read more

For the past several years, I've been been attending various national & international conferences on behalf of my professional organizing business. Sometimes I speak, sometimes I don't, but I always have fun, which is a nice bonus I didn't see coming. As a former teacher, I thought these organizing conferences would be an opportunity for live education outside of my local area in Austin. Taking a class online can be great, but meeting up with people in person is even better. However, I've come to find that these events impact me in many more surprising ways. They are educational, of cours ..read more

When you think about getting organized, clearing clutter, and creating a smooth schedule for yourself, the word creativity doesn’t always pop into your mind. But I’ve come to learn that creativity and organization can go hand in hand, especially when your life needs stress relief and a fresh perspective. There are plenty of Professional Organizers out there that have great systems for you to follow and they work wonderfully. However, I’ve found the happiest clients of mine have benefitted from an individualized, creative approach to solving their pain problems. So, let’s talk about the benefi ..read more

*Guest post courtesy of Jefferson Chandler There’s no doubt about it – the kitchen is the hub of every home, and one of the most important appliances in any kitchen is the fridge. Fridge space is valuable – and if you have a family with a hungry teenager or two, you know exactly how valuable that space can be. But what can you do if the fridge you have isn’t providing the space you need? Upgrading to a larger fridge can be expensive. And depending on the layout of your kitchen, it might not even be possible. So if a new fridge isn’t in your future, you have to figure out how to maximize every ..read more