Comprehensive home and office organization services

Many clients have issues with piles of mail and paper, causing lots of stress. Most mail is junk and can be quickly sorted out and recycled. A lot of the paper is extraneous and can also be recycled. What’s left is a tidy, much less intimidating pile. Some clients are satisfied with that. Others ask me to continue on and sort the mail and papers by category. I will then leave the organized mail for the client to address. As for papers, I can make folders by date and category and update the current file system, or create a new system altogether. I’m good with paper! 

I luv luv working in kitchens and pantries. My own studio apartment-sized kitchen is very user friendly and purr-fectly set up so that everything is handy. It has taken a long time to get it to where I like it. When preparing meals, nothing is worse than having to dig around to find a gadget or just the right size container or pot. Purging is a good starting point, followed by consolidation of likes with likes. Cook Asian a lot? I will containerize all the spices and sauces and grains. Have a tea fetish? I will create a tea station so that everything you need is in one place.  Turn your kitchen over to The Clutter Whisperer. I will make it magical! 

Wall units and bookcases should reflect who you are but tend to attract knick-knacks and look cluttered. To better showcase you and your family, I can arrange your books and décor for both easier accessibility and aesthetics. Organize the books by subject matter? Done. Arrange them by color? Done. As you like… 

There are several types of closets. Some remain as intentioned. Mostly, they become places to stash. If one closet is packed, chances are the others are, too. The way to tackle this is to pull everything out and deal – purge, consolidate, containerize, use one kind of hanger throughout, work creatively with shoes, try to keep the floors clear. And perhaps prescribe some inexpensive shelving. I get requests for closet organizing ALL the time. I have seen every conceivable situation. I am a pro at this! 

People who have clutter issues in their bathrooms (on sink tops, around bathtubs, on shower floors and more) most often have too much product. They like trying lots of new items but never use up the old. Besides the tried and true purging, I have other ideas for how to manage all the product so that it’s not so visible. Love dealing with toiletries! 

I normally do not recommend storage units, unless they are for seasonal items such as camping or sports equipment. The rent is expensive and with off-site units, prices seem to mysteriously increase every 3 months! But if you have one, my goal is to pare down the contents so that you can downsize the unit and save some money.  

Some people can work surrounded by chaos. But most cannot. I tell clients this all the time:  I can almost promise you that once we clear the clutter and set up organizing systems, your stress will diminish and your brain will free up to make a new friend, bring in a new client, generate a new idea for your employer. Try it! 

My face lights up when I see out-of-control craft and toy areas! It’s so much fun to organize! It’s best to get this under control when the kids are very young. The world gets more and more complex. It is difficult to maneuver without basic organizing skills, IMO. Creating systems will teach them to appreciate order and is an opportunity for them to learn new skills. I will show you how to manage their art projects, deal with those pesky Legos, and create a quiet place for them to create. 

I always highly recommend clients create a memorabilia box for the family, or for the adults v. the children. You will thank me! 😊You can’t imagine how many things you have that qualify to go into that box – photos, certificates, medals, letters/cards, mementos, old passports, graduation gown/cap, art.  Going forward, now you have a dedicated place for your keepsakes. And going down memory lane will be a rewarding experience.  

My corporate experience is primarily with storage and merch rooms. They tend to become messy quickly because multiple employees go into these rooms. The same strategy applies here as it does to home closets – purge, order items by type and frequency of use, make all items very accessible, and label where necessary. Your business will run a lot more smoothly as a result, and your employees will thank you.  

I find many entryways in NYC apartments to be somewhat chaotic, especially if there are children in the household. Shoes, boots, hoodies, coats, backpacks, sports equipment, packages coming and going. My strategy is to first purge, and if it’s summer, to put away all winter shoes/boots and jackets/coats. Dress shoes can also be put away. A large basket can be used to store small children’s shoes, as well as sports equipment. I have other ideas as well! 

I will bet you that I can find at least two cables that don’t belong in your mix. Probably more. Through purging, detangling, securing and labeling, I can tame the tangle of electronic cables and wiring and present them neatly and functionally. Once it’s done, you will be good for the next several years!