Never did I imagine when I began organizing closets for a good friend back in 1990, that it would take me on this amazing journey now spanning 30 years. My best girlfriends gathered together and bought a typewriter (LOL) as a birthday gift on the 24th and on the 26th, I got straight to work…
How often do you take home the travel size toiletries from a hotel stay? We see many clients who not only take them home, but collect and store up more than they will ever use. Here are a few solutions: Organize: sort them out by eliminating what you know you won’t use, then by type…
A family called on us to digitize and organize their family history that was filling up boxes, totes, albums and plastic containers in many areas throughout the home. Thousands of pictures dating back to the 1800’s! Nothing was in order–no rhyme or reason. Our client was so overwhelmed with the magnitude of this project. They…
What began as a cluttered mess turned into organizational delight with the addition of a few bins and containers–and of course, Chaos To Order organizing! We started the process by going through the coats one by one, and weeding out what was no longer being worn. Heavy winter coats were brought down to a…
Christmas is over and it’s time to clear the clutter. It’s festive and wonderful to pull out all of the Christmas decorations, but once the Holidays are over, it’s even better to see them all get put away so you can have a clean fresh, clutter free space for the new year. Here are…
This is a video I love about time. Time is our most precious commodity and how we use it, I mean invest it, is critical to what we do with our lives and who we become. Take 60 seconds and watch this video. Think about how you manage your time and what you might want…
Here’s a terrific article that was published by Oz Moving and Storage. Our tip for bringing along clothes for all seasons and keeping them optimally organized was included. There are plenty of good tips about moving into and living in the city of Chicago, so read on… Thinking about Moving to Chicago? “The Windy City” is…
Are you a book collector? Do you love to read, and shutter at the thought of eliminating a favorite book from your collection? Books are wonderful. As long as you have the space and some system of order, there is no urgency to pare down your book collection. However, if your bookshelves are overflowing, stacks…
Sunglasses are as much a fashion accessory as they are an important part of keeping your eyes safe and comfortable in the sun. I have also seen “sunglass clutter”, so it led to the question, “how do you store your sunglasses?” Here are some ideas: I happen to store my sunglasses in a designated…
Is your Valentine in need of some chaos control? It can be a touchy subject to suggest that others need help getting organized. Here are some tips to help you encourage someone else’s orderliness: Create Simple Systems: Hang hooks accessibly and have bins for emptying pockets, collecting mail, etc. The easier it is for them…