Sandy and Fred (not their real names) are planning a move from their 3200 square foot home to a 1900 square foot condo.  They’ve raised their kids in this home, and have acquired an impressive collection of items from beautiful antiques and funky art (they love southwestern pieces) to 9 different sets of towels (not all of which match) to boxes of comic books and cheerleading accessories belonging to their children when they were in high school.  The home is lovely and welcoming, if a bit cluttered and worn.  Sandy recently had back surgery, and, while still active, isn’t quite up to facing all that needs to be done, and Fred is planning retirement shortly but is still working full time. 

This is where a fresh space comes in.  Fred and Sandy are typical of people who are competent and capable, but just need a hand in sorting through years of stuff that has accumulated in the natural progression of life. 

I can assist with…

• making decisions about items that truly have importance to you
• donating and gifting useful items to others
• storing and preserving items
• finding places for consignment and resale
• sorting through collections, functional and decorative pieces, as well as everyday items such as dishes, bedding, books, etc.
• packing, moving and settling in to your new place

Taking Fred and Sandy from their current home to their new home can be a process that takes a few weeks to several months, depending on how quickly they want to move.  We can start out slowly by organizing and streamlining what they’ve got, then stage the home when they are ready to sell.  By having things packed and knowing what they want to keep, and what they don’t, makes the whole process much less stressful and much more manageable.

You may need a professional organizer if…

you have a child going off to college you have a child graduating from college (and moving back in with you) you have an older relative downsizing, or moving to a retirement community you've recently been married or divorced you've recently added to your family through birth or adoption or blending you've moved into a different home, or are thinking about it you are retiring and thinking about the future you've had an illness… or anything else that has thrown a glitch into your normal routines and systems.

I’ve worked with seniors, college students, empty nesters and busy professionals who just need an ear, and a helping hand to move on to the next stage. 

Planning ahead is the smart thing to do… and what I do best.