 Do you dream of a closet transformation, but think it’ll take way too long? I hear you! If you can’t bear the thought of tearing apart your whole closet, my quick tips will get you closer to your dream closet with a minimum amount of work. 1. Invest in new hangers
Not a frivolous indulgence, all new, matching hangers will make your closet instantly look neater. Read my blog about hangers to find the right ones for you. 2. Create Categories Arrange your clothes according to use, not color or length. Casual, dressy, summer, workout, lounge, etc. This makes it quick to find what you need. 3. Add hooks Placing hooks strategically along the sides of your closet makes use of overlooked space. Hang bags, belts, scarves, robes, caps, etc. 4. Don’t forget the doors The insides of closet doors are neglected spaces that will expand your closet space by much more than you could have imagined. Use a Container Store Elfa door rack or, my favorite, a clear shoe pocket organizer for more than just shoes. If you don’t like seeing the hooks over the top of the door, you can screw the pocket organizer directly to the door. 5. Corral in cube bins Inexpensive fabric cube bins are hardworking closet savers. Use them at the bottom of the closet to corral shoes. Put them sideways on the top shelf and they become cubbies to contain bulky sweaters and sweatshirts. 7. Heel-to-Toe or Front-to-Back Your Shoes Whether your shoes are just marching along the closet floor or stacked on shelves, here are my two favorite strategies for lining them up to make the most of your space.
Bins and drawer organizers that come with dividers add instant organization to your shelves and drawers. A honeycomb organizer in the sock or underwear drawer means you can still find each pair even if you don’t fold. Fabric organizer bins with compartments can fit in drawers or on shelves (that’s how I use mine). Instead of having a towering stack of t-shirts or jeans, file them into these compartments. They’re instantly tidy and easy to reach. 9. Turn your hangers around To help you pare down and get rid of clothes you’re not wearing, turn all of your hangers around so they’re backwards on the rod. For folded items, you can turn them backwards too. When you wear something, put it back in the closet with the hanger the right way around. Set a reminder on your phone to ping you in three months, then take a look and see which clothes are still backwards. Can you donate any? Chip away at these quick tips and see how much easier your closet is to use. Getting dressed and out the door in the morning will be a breeze!
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 Is there a room in your house that you’re afraid to enter? Do you open the door, look away, and just chuck things into it? Are you scared of what you might find lurking under the piles in there?
Even when it’s not close to Halloween, I get calls to tackle what clients call “The Scary Room.” Do you have one? Whether it's your basement, garage, attic, or that spare room tucked away from prying eyes, this space has become the go-to spot for all the things you don’t know what to do with. You probably don’t even know what’s in there anymore. Let’s tackle this challenge together!  My client, Jenny* has a pristine, beautiful home. If you walked into her house, you would never think that she'd have any need to work with a professional organizer. But open a drawer, cupboard, or closet and you will discover Jenny's secret. She is a stasher. I have a deep understanding and sympathy for stashers because my mom was one too. If she had something she didn't know what to do with, she would stuff it into a cupboard or drawer, thinking she could decide about it later. If it was something she thought could be useful, then she saved it “just in case.” It was hard for her to let go of things, so it was just easier for her to stash them away and never give them a second thought…until the drawer was so packed that she couldn’t open it or the contents of the closet came spilling out onto the floor. Use my free downloads about LETTING GO to find your pain points and learn how to take action. Questions for Letting Go Keys to Letting Go
 There’s something magical about vacation mode—that blissful escape from the usual rush. Whether it’s a sun-soaked summer break or a breezy long-weekend retreat, taking time away lets you hit pause, breathe deeper, and take life at a slower pace than your everyday life allows.
However, when vacation mode ends, we all have a hard time jumping back into the swing of the daily routine. When the vacation ends, do you have a hard time jumping back into the swing of the daily routine? Is your home still disorganized with stuff you brought home from your trip and haven’t put away? Is the family having trouble getting out the door in time? You’re not alone! Let’s rebuild the rhythm of your day — one simple habit at a time — to bring calm and simplicity to your everyday life.  Have you caught the decluttering bug, but your family is still clinging tightly to their excess stuff? Let me show you how to lead your family, understand their mindset, and make it easy for them to join you in streamlining the house.
1. SHOW THE WAY If you’re frustrated by clutter in your home — stuff on the counters, clothes on the floor, cosmetics all over the bathroom — the first thing to do is tackle your OWN clutter. Don’t point the finger at your family members because nagging never got anyone to make lasting changes. Stop playing the clutter blame game and focus on your own stuff. Once they see how decluttering is making your life easier, they’ll start to follow your lead. They might even ask you for help!  It's June! The summer sunshine is calling and all you want is to be outside! But hear me out — June is the best time to tackle that basement organizing project that you’ve been putting off.
Why? Well, first of all, you’ll be organizing in the cool comfort of a space that’s out of the summer heat. Secondly, the basement is where you store a lot of your summer entertaining and outdoor gear, so you’ll want to get it ready to use. Lastly, now’s the time to set up your dehumidifier to make sure your stuff stays fresh. So, trot down those steps and see what you’ve been stashing away! To make the most of your efforts, pay attention to my Do’s and Don’ts of basement organizing.  Believe it or not, I’ve helped clients organize their cars. Yup, cars pile up with excess stuff just like our homes. In fact, it’s pretty easy to clutter up a car because it’s a small space and you’re always busy when you’re in it, so you don’t typically take the time to tidy up.
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