The Friday before last, I spent the entire day with a close family member, helping him declutter a kitchen stuffed to the brim. It was long overdue. We “refreshed” the kitchen a few years ago, installing a new countertop, sink, faucet, and backsplash. We also repainted. It made such a huge difference. At the time, … Read more
A plumber’s van might seem like an unusual topic for an organizing and design blog post, but it’s not. Let me explain. A local plumber who works with many of my clients bought a brand-new van. It’s a Ford Transit Cargo Van. Usually, I don’t find that very exciting. Even when I buy a new … Read more
I came across an article I’ve been saving that really has nothing to do with organizing: “I won’t, I won’t, you can’t make me” by Carl Duivenvorden. However, his point about the difference between “can’t” and “won’t” has everything to do with organizing. Many times, my clients say, “I can’t get organized; what’s wrong with … Read more
When you put something down as a reminder to do something, do you eventually walk past it without noticing it? Perhaps you have piles of magazines in your office to remind you to read them, but you no longer “see” them. In fact, they seemingly blend right in with the furniture. Maybe stepping over the … Read more
All the talk about the necessity for creative storage solutions in tiny houses is true. I have had to use some innovative thinking for a challenging storage project I’m working on. A friend has a small home (about 700 square feet) with tiny rooms. The only storage areas are a four-foot-wide closet in her bedroom and a … Read more
I can organize pretty much anything. The exception are cords and cables for electronic and computer devices. It’s as though I have a mental block when it comes to turning that tangled mess beneath the desk. Usually, when I see chaos, I can’t wait to dig in, sort, purge and set up a nicely organized … Read more