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Always Learning . . . Organizing Conference in Washington DC
October 17th was highly anticipated by me, and was just as much fun (and as educational) as I’d hoped. The Washington DC NAPO Chapter was hosting its 11th annual Professional
Barbies, Legos & Crayons, Oh My!
Attack of the Runaway Playroom! Playrooms can be a fabulous part of your home, but for so many people, they can quickly become a nightmare. Kids aren’t naturally inclined to
Bills, Pills & Gold Records: Identity & safety concerns when selling.
I’ve had the “deer in the headlights” look from clients so many times when I explain to them the need for privacy in their home when it is on the market. I don’t want to scare them, but it is really important to de-personalize the house.
Hey, Listen To Me When I’m Giving A Staging Consult!
I had a client recently for a staging consult. It was a nice little condo, vacant, that had been on the market for about a year. The client’s ex-wife actually called me in as he was a bit resistant.
How Many Bottles Of Salad Dressing Are In Your Pantry?
Pantry Organization made simple… I recently organized a pantry with a client and she had a lot of bottles of salad dressings & marinades. A lot. She kept buying them
Priority Setting: FREE Special Report!
Having trouble setting your priorities and getting things done? Get this FREE special report and use the 40+ tips from experts around the country (including me!). I was asked recently
Org Junkie “Command Central” Round Up
Org Junkie (one of my favorite bloggers) is doing a round up of “Command Central” ideas. I haven’t done a post on this recently so I thought I’d participate. It’s
No headboard in the Master Bedroom? Make One for under $50!
I often run into clients on a tight budget who want their house to look terrific when it sells (that’s why they hire me!). But, as is so often the case, even while much of the house looks really nice, the master bedroom is the last place to get spruced up.
Hiring a Professional Organizer as a gift.
Hiring A Professional Organizer as a gift… sometimes a great thing… sometimes not! Every once in a while I get a certain type of phone call from someone who wants
Is there value in a home staging consultation?
Really good post by Karen – I’ve had the same type of experience and she really speaks to what staging consults are all about in the this post. Enjoy! Via
Back To School: Tips for Organizing Your Day!
Back to school time can be easier if you put routines in place. Having set schedules is very helpful, and so is taking the time to set up stations for
Back To School: Routines Make Your Day Easier
Planning is Key! We’re heading back to school soon, and days can get chaotic. I was teaching a class about back to school organizing recently, and one of the participants
