With energy, compassion, and a sense of humor, I take you from the dread of tackling stuffed filing cabinets, chaotic kitchen drawers, and overflowing closets, to the calm satisfaction that comes from having a living space that reflects your unique organizational needs.
After reducing clutter in your home by thoroughly and strategically evaluating items for meaning and purpose, we implement systems that help you get organized and stay organized.
Together, we will accomplish what you might simply not have the focus, energy or desire to do on your own, and we will create a beautifully organized living space that works for you.
My approach is gentle.
When we connect to what we love, whether it is a an item, an activity or a person, it feels so good to prioritize the space and time it occupies in our lives.
I encourage you to focus on what you DO want, so that it is easier to let go of the "stuff" that is a distraction.
Home organizing does more than free up physical space. It creates emotional freedom to move forward in your evolution. My intention is that the items in your house truly support you, uplift you, bring you joy, and help connect you to yourselves and others, so that you can experience your home as a place of calm and ease.
I'll help you stay organized.
Even if organizing doesn't come naturally to you, I can help you discover your unique organizing style which makes staying organized so much easier.
When you learn to organize in a way that makes sense to you, a surprising thing happens: you find yourself eager to maintain the systems and approaches that bring you such peace and clarity.
Together we will create efficient systems that save you time, so you can focus on what is truly important to you.
-
What should I expect during a session?My calm, supportive and organized approach to downsizing is designed to make the process full of ease and connection. We’ll review your space, talk about your needs, assess the belongings you love, work together to decide what to keep, donate or sell, and then make a plan for moving forward. Sessions are three hours; I’ve found this to be just the right amount of time to remain focused and energized and bring projects to completion. You can expect gentle questions from me, some laughter, and a lot of focused attention on your space. What you decide to keep is completely up to you. I am here to guide you and support you through the downsizing process. Learn more about my approach.
-
Would you ever pressure me to get rid of items?I never push folks to pass along things before they are ready. I am here as a guide to support you as you make decisions that are right for you. In fact, I'll often suggest that you place your treasures on featured shelves for a while so that you can truly enjoy all the memories that the object offers. Sometimes clients discover that after a few weeks they are ready to let go of the item, other times they realize how much they love it and are grateful that it is now prominently displayed. Either way, the process gets you closer to creating space for what you love and for making space for your future. This is your process. You get to go at the pace that works for you.
-
When's the best time to start downsizing?Time is your most valuable resource when it comes to downsizing. I often encourage my clients to give themselves two or three years to go through all of their belongings so they have the spaciousness to determine what is truly important to them. Of course many people don't have the luxury of time, and in situations where a move is right around the corner, I bring calm and ease into the process.
-
I have so many things that hold such special memories. Any advice?I believe that memories of special times and loved ones are to be treasured. I encourage you to spend as much time as you need with all your belongings, retelling stories and sharing what the items evoke for you. Oftentimes my clients find that when they are able to connect with the memory and the sense of love and joy and gratitude that is sparked by an item, they realize that the memory is what is precious not the object. I also invite you to check out my blog post: Three Steps for Organizing Sentimental Items.
-
My parents need to move soon. Do you work with seniors?I love working with seniors! Downsizing is overwhelming for anyone and it can be especially challenging for seniors. I regularly support individuals as well as couples to downsize before a significant move. Together we make a plan, sort through belongings, share stories, handle sentimental items, and understand what will be sold, donated or brought to the new space. If the move is local, I can also help set up the new home so everything is organized and feels supportive for this next chapter.