Happy first days of summer! Our summer break started a few days ago, and we’ve already kicked it into high gear with our annual 2-week jaunt to my home state of Texas. It’s an opportunity for my son to grasp his 8th generation Texan roots (snakes, bugs and all!) and spend time with the grandparents, while I unwind, […]
When it comes to making your life better, professional organizers know how to do it best. They alleviate stress from clutter, create calm in chaotic environments, find creative storage solutions and help maximize your productivity, among many other positive benefits. Organizers also know their stuff, road-testing systems and products before recommending them to clients. I’m happy to report […]
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about living in LA, it’s convenience. With two working parents, a son with a full slate of activities, and a city that is gridlocked half the time, the trick is to simplify things and take advantage of every opportunity that will make life easier. I perfected the art of convenience thanks […]
Have you ever wanted to get to that t-shirt that’s at the bottom of your drawer, and you have to dig down through several layers of other clothing to get to it? Or more frustrating: when your daughter (or son!) can’t seem to find THAT PERFECT TEE and empties the entire chest of drawers looking for it? Well, […]
“You spin me right round, baby, right round, like a record, baby, right round round round…” Ever have a favorite song (OK, so it’s from the ‘80s and I’m dating myself) or a favorite thing that makes you want to sing and dance? Well, I’m back with another favorite organizing product like this that does […]
Do you like to be the hit of the dinner party, the belle of the potluck ball, the star of your Passover Seder? If so, I am going to give you the secret to making a splash wherever your dining adventures may take you: the dessert. In fact, this dessert is so amazing that your friends, family, other […]
Do you have an area of your home that drives you crazy? One that is too cluttered, too unorganized or just too scary to attack? A room that you keep meaning to get to, but a) you never have the time, b) you can’t even begin to conceptualize how to organize it or c) you […]
Vacation time is fast approaching and if you’re lucky, you may find time to get away to see the sights, hit the sand or land somewhere in between. Wherever your travels may take you, packing is the necessary first step of your journey. Have no fear: I’ve got a few tips to make packing your […]
As an organizer, one of the challenges I most enjoy is how to maximize storage in any kind of space. Fortunately, I’ve been given many opportunities in my lifetime to face this challenge – from carving a corner out for myself in tiny dorm rooms to sharing apartments or houses with roommates to living in the home I […]
One of my favorite spaces in a home is the kitchen, as I spend a lot of time there myself: it’s the heart of our home, it’s where everyone gathers and I love to cook! For that reason, one of my favorite challenges working with a client is re-engineering their kitchen: putting things in the […]