The Laundress is one of my favorite companies for clean, non-toxic laundry and cleaning products. When they asked me to partner with them to spread the word about their new closet accessories line, I didn’t hesitate! Since we have only two closets in our entire home, our girls’ closet does double duty as a storage…
Posts Categorized: Home Organization
Virtual Workshop w/ New Minimalism
Back by popular demand! I’m so excited to partner again with my friends, New Minimalism, to host a live virtual workshop for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs. The Details: The workshop will be live on Tuesday, October 23rd @7pm PST and a replay will be instantly available for those who can’t make it live. The content…
Kitchen Reno Reveal with Real Simple Magazine
It’s been so hard to keep this a secret, but the big day is finally here: Our kitchen reno is complete, and I’m sharing my top, budget-friendly kitchen makeover tips with Real Simple Magazine! You can read the story with all of my tips right here, but I also wanted to share some extra images…
Ask Shira: Should I Sell or Donate?
A question that’s been coming up a lot – both in the virtual program and in my in-person work with clients – is how to handle the items you want to let go of. Should you sell or donate the items you no longer want? I’ve given this topic a lot of thought, and I…
The Two Reasons You’re Not Organized
When I meet new clients for the first time I always start with a tour of their home. I’m looking for two things: volume of clutter and presence or lack of systems. These are the only two reasons that people struggle to stay organized and the good news is that they are both simple to…
5 Simple Ways to Declutter Your Digital Life
Do you feel overwhelmed by the constant buzzing of computer alerts and mobile phone apps calling for your attention? Digital clutter can take a toll just as much as physical clutter. Here are a few simple ways I’m trying to quiet the noise and declutter my digital life: Clear Your Desktop When I open up…
5 Ways to Survive a Home Renovation
Renovations can be a major source of stress, especially if you decide to stay in your home through the construction process. Home improvement projects frequently exceed projected timelines and budgets, and can come with a whole host of surprises and challenges. By preparing yourself mentally, and being organized from the start, you can help make…
3 Steps to Improve Your Relationship with Your Stuff
Have you ever considered what you want your relationship to be like with the things you own? If you and your stuff were dating, how would you define your relationship? Needy? Dysfunctional? Erratic? Neglected? What do you want your relationship with your stuff to be like? Assuming there’s room for improvement, read on for three…
The Before/After I’m Afraid to Show You
I’ve asked everyone enrolled in the Virtual Closet Makeover Program to share their “before” photos in our private community. Posting pictures of your home, especially ones that you’re less than proud of, for a group of perfect strangers to view, takes real courage. I’ve been blown away by the dozens of women who accepted my…
Closet Makeover Program: Last Chance!
Registration is closing soon, and I wanted to give you one last reminder in case you still want to get in on the action! Here are a few details about how the program works: Starting on June 1st, you’ll begin 6 weeks of instruction. Each week you’ll get access to a PDF workbook, and a…