Organizing Wisdom

08/23/2022

Happy to share my latest column

Last week my sister called me an overachiever, because I made a rhubarb pie that morning. It’s funny because it required little effort on my part and was in the oven in about 15 minutes. Later I realized that so much of what I do is built on life hacks. These hacks simplify my life

11/04/2021

Let the Dust Bunnies Fly!

In my house, the dust bunnies are as big as cats! Ok, maybe not that big but seriously, I am overrun with dust bunnies. He doesn’t know it, but my husband and I are playing chicken to see who will cave and get the vacuum out first. After 13 days he did

10/29/2021

So happy to be writing again for the Somers Record! Thanks to editor Tom Walogorsky!

Often people are overwhelmed by their homes after years of living and growing as a family. This spring I worked with a woman named Carrie who was an empty nester with a big house and 4 pedigree...

11/20/2018

As a professional organizer, you would assume that I am passionate about organizing. I am not - I am passionate about people. Given the choice between being at home and dealing with my own piles or going to Pleasantville and sorting out Mrs. Martin’s closet, I will chose Mrs. Martin and her closet every single time. I enjoy my own company but I know that story and at this point, I would much rather hear other people’s stories. [ 646 more words ]

As a professional organizer, you would assume that I am passionate about organizing. I am not - I am passionate about people. Given the choice between being at home and dealing with my own piles or going to Pleasantville and sorting out Mrs. Martin’s closet, I will chose Mrs. Martin and her closet...

07/17/2018

Weekly Wisdom: The Things We Keep -

Anything worth doing, is worth doing badly—at least to start. As a recovering perfectionist, I have learned to get started on a project, even if I don’t have all the pieces together. Sometimes just puttering, tinkering or moving the parts around will help me sort out my brain enough to give me a...

07/12/2018

Weekly Wisdom column resumes on Tuesday- thought you'd appreciate some wisdom from the field...

Over the years, there have been many quotes which have made a difference in my life. I hope these words inspire you as much as they have inspired me.

06/26/2018

Good grief- just went through a laundry basket of papers I stowed when company came over - some good stuff here, not sure I'll need it but LOATHED to throw it out. Maybe I should just CLOSE my eyes and chuck it!!

06/14/2018

Weekly Wisdom: Do it Badly -

Anything worth doing, is worth doing badly—at least to start. As a recovering perfectionist, I have learned to get started on a project, even if I don’t have all the pieces together. Sometimes just puttering, tinkering or moving the parts around will help me sort out my brain enough to give me a...

05/29/2018

Weekly Wisdom: Let it Go! -

Do you envy other people's ability to keep neat files? Keeping things like files simple easier in the long run. Envy is a signal for something that I want. I became a professional organizer because of envy, but that’s a story for another time.

05/08/2018

Weekly Wisdom: She Had File Envy -

Do you envy other people's ability to keep neat files? Keeping things like files simple easier in the long run. Envy is a signal for something that I want. I became a professional organizer because of envy, but that’s a story for another time.

04/24/2018

Weekly Wisdom: My Love Affair with Vera Bradley -

As you know, Americans like to shop and bring home stuff to decorate their homes, fill their closets and have toys with which to play. Speaking professionally, the number one issue is that people have too much stuff!

04/17/2018

Weekly Wisdom: The Power of Less Productivity -

Many of the people I meet are trying to do too much. I have clients who volunteer to join committees, run errands, do someone else’s job, or say they will show up for an event when they should just say no. Here's how I tune out “problems” on a regular basis to have a more productive and happy ...