Yesterday, I enjoyed a lovely family gathering. I hope you were able to spend your day with loved ones. Before dinner, one of the kids went around and asked each person to list a few things they are grateful for and put the slips of paper in a basket. After dinner, we each pulled a … Read more
Often, we find interesting items when helping a client organize. Last month we helped a client organize her husband’s den. He had passed away a few years ago and she had been unable to tackle the room, with all the sad memories, on her own. As we worked, we created a box for any personal … Read more
This week my team coordinated a move for a wonderful couple. We were so impressed with their attitude to all the chaos and change around them. I don’t approve of the way words like “bravery” are often thrown around but that is what I witnessed this week. They were leaving a home they built 41 … Read more
Ellen DeGeneres did a very good job of describing how hard it is to go through a closet and not make excuses to keep things “just in case.” Her idea of having a special day where you wear all the lonely items – bridesmaid dresses, “bargains” you never found the event for etc. is hilarious. … Read more
Professional Organizers often offer clients suggestions for simplifying their holiday shopping and gifting. The article below is currently being forwarded around through email. I think a lot of the ideas for supporting local businesses are sound. Enjoy ! As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide us with … Read more
If you take a long time to assemble all necessary documents to prepare your tax return think about being better organized for next time. Here’s a few useful tips from Omnibus Organizing in the San Francisco Bay Area: As with all filing, the important questions isn’t “where should I put this?” but “when I need … Read more
After 5 years in business, I was recently talking to a friend and realized how lucky I am. I get to work with so many interesting people and every day is different – one day I’ll be sitting in a nice air-conditioned office, doing nothing more strenuous than making file folder labels then the next … Read more