The secret to a calm living room isn't less life. It's a place to put it. Read on my website / Read time: 4 minutes Hi Reader, My living room is the first room people see when they walk in. It's also the room my family actually lives in + my little gentleman's playroom. We have one room with three functions: hosting, living, and playing. And for this season of my life, I wouldn't have it any other way. Toys. Blankets. Stuffies. 2 remotes that my little gentleman thinks are his. The most...
6 days ago • 8 min read
You don't have to be the only one who picks it all up. Read on my website / Read time: 4 minutes Hi Reader, It's 7 p.m. and my living room has been three different rooms today. A playroom. A family room. A living room. All the same room, because that's what I've got, and maybe you do too. So by evening the floor is a layer of toys, a couple of throw blankets that migrated off the couch, cups, and a random pair of shoes. Here's the part I had to get honest with my organized self. I had to...
13 days ago • 6 min read
A home that supports your family doesn't start with bins. It starts with a vision. Read on my website / Read time: 5 minutes Hi Reader, Picture your living room at 7 p.m. The toys are where they landed. A blanket is half off the couch, there are empty cups nobody will claim, and a basket of laundry you’ve been meaning to deal with since Tuesday is still resting on the recliner. This is usually the time of day, I just can't put another thing away and I'm way to tired to figure out how to...
27 days ago • 4 min read
It's rarely about the stuff. It's the weight underneath. Read on my website / Read time: 4 minutes Hi Reader, I spent three weeks arguing with a stack of books. Not out loud. In my head, every time I worked in my office and looked at my bookshelf. Old acting books from my New York years. Chekhov. Tennessee Williams. The scripts I built a whole identity around. I kept telling myself I would deal with them later. But the truth is, I was scared and overwhelmed at the thought. If I let those...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
You don't have to fix the whole house.You just have to start where you're stuck. Read on my website / Read time: 5 minutes Hi Reader, There’s a spot in your house you’ve been avoiding. You know the one. You walk past it three or four times a day, something in your chest pulls tight, and you keep moving. Because there’s dinner to make and a lunchbox to pack and your little cutie needs a bath. It’s been like that a while now. If you’re wondering how to declutter when you feel overwhelmed, I...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
Because letting go isn't just about the stuff. It's about making room. Room to breath. Read on my website / Read time: 5 minutes Hi Reader, The kiddos are back in school. Even though my little gentleman isn't in school yet, we do have a new schedule forming, new toys and games, a whole new season. It has me thinking about this beautiful podcast I recently guested on. Can I tell you something I don't usually say out loud? I organize homes for a living. I help women turn chaos into calm. And...
2 months ago • 4 min read
What Do I Do With Old Laptops?(Don't Just Throw Them Away!) Read on my website / Read time: 5 minutes Uuugghhhh. You know that feeling. When you're in the middle of decluttering and making lots of progress and then you come across an item that you don't need or want. But, then all of sudden, it gets confusing. What is the next step? What do I do with this? Where does it go? Questions, questions, questions. I came across this exact scenario recently with a client. We're working in her garage,...
4 months ago • 7 min read
Actual scientific research shows that gratitude practiced regularly can lower levels of depression, reduce anxiety, decrease the risk of heart disease, and lower blood pressure! Read on my website / Read time: 5 minutes A Summer of Gratitude Hi Reader, Summer is here. The days are hotter. The sun is out longer. The kiddos are out of school and there's a fresh energy in the air. You have vacations planned, summer projects you want to tackle, and probably a running list of things you hope to...
5 months ago • 5 min read
Decluttering Isn't Always About the Stuff. Sometimes it's about making room for the life you prayed for. Read on my website / Read time: 5 minutes New Season. Have you ever suddenly felt like you were entering a new season of life? New ideas, new dreams, and new rhythms secretly calling to you? I felt this exact thing at the beginning of March, right as my son turned one and started entering a whole new season of his little life. He’s only 14 months old, but he’s officially a full-blown...
6 months ago • 4 min read