Over the past ten years, I have edited and organized hundreds of homes, and I have formulated quite a few theories about hand-me-downs and how to handle them. Here are my thoughts in no particular order: It’s Ok to Say No Remember, you are the gatekeeper of your home which means it is your responsibility…
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A Pre-Holiday Edit: Kids’ Edition
Every year, before the winter holidays, our family does a major clean out to make room for the inevitable gift haul that will be entering our home. This is the perfect time for an edit, because the kids are incentivized to let go of some of their old stuff to clear space for the new…
You Don’t Actually Need to Own These 5 Things
In my work, over the past nine years, I’ve learned that most people own things just because they were told somewhere along the way that they should own them. Today is the day I break the news: you don’t have to own anything you don’t want or need! Here are the top 5 things that…
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…
How to Organize Your Busy Brain
Do you ever feel like you have so many things swirling through your brain you can’t keep them straight? I’m right there with you! Here’s a simple 3-step hack I’ve been using to eliminate overwhelm and stay on top of my priorities: Start with a Thought Download Take a few minutes to get all of…
Virtual Closet Makeover Program FAQs
I’ve already had such an amazing response to the launch of the Virtual Closet Makeover Program, and I’m so excited to welcome more people from all over the world to join the fun! Many of you have had questions, and since there are only a few days left to sign up, I wanted to make…
Your Closet Matters: Here’s Why
When I was in high school, I started helping my girlfriends edit and organize their closets. My process was simple: we would take everything out, review each category together, and only put back the items that fit and flattered. My favorite part was the reaction when we were done. My friends would walk in and…
BIG News: The Closet Makeover Program Launch!
Today’s the big day: I am launching my first ever Closet Makeover Virtual Program, and I hope you will come along and join the fun! This program can be done in your own home, on your own schedule, and it will help you: Learn how to organize literally anything through my signature four step process….
My Impossible Goal
A few months ago I wrote about goal setting and hinted that I was working on something big. I love setting big goals, but it’s also scary to share them because… failure. I think we all worry that if we go public with our dreams and goals, and then fail, it will be humiliating. I also…
A Closet Makeover Before/After
Happy Spring! May is the month I will be launching my first ever virtual closet makeover program! I have been working on this for a long time and can’t wait to share the details with you in a few weeks. I promise you’ll be the first to know all the details, but in the meantime,…