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Being Organized


Being organized. Take your first step now.

Being organized is not minimalism.  Our team of organizers knows where everything in their house is and one will not find clutter on counters and workspaces, or in drawers or behind closet doors.  Zones in our kitchens are practical, such as coffee mugs are above the coffee maker.  Similar glasses are organized and lined up together.  All mixing bowls are nested and grouped.  The simple pleasures of being organized are not only having clear countertops but knowing items behind doors will be tidy.  

We are organized.

We do not want to throw everything you have away. Organizing allows you to:

1) find things easily

2) have less stress and enjoy a sense of peace

3) have items that are useful and/or that you love

Benefits of being organized.

Many friends and family members make comments such as, “you’d be so proud of me, I took 3 bags to the donation center yesterday.”  My reply is always, how do you feel after doing that?  The resounding response is ”I can’t believe I didn’t do it years ago. Those clothes have been out of date and have not fit me for a very long time. I always thought I would consign them.”  Right now, with covid, consignment stores are being more picky than ever.  Many of the ones we use are not taking formal wear such as dresses, mens blazers etc. because that’s now what people are wearing in the midst of this pandemic.  Letting go is a positive step forward to becoming organized.

Donation Centers.

Closing for several months, donation centers are now open.  However, some are not sending trucks for home delivery pick-ups; others have limited the items they are taking.  We love donation centers because our items are going to someone who will love and use them.  This not only benefits the new owner, but allows us to let go more easily because we are not filling a landfill and there is someone on the other end of the donation who will appreciate the item. NOW is the time to start because who knows what the future will be for donation centers. If they close again, you will find us crying in a corner somewhere! Today is a very good time to load up some bags or boxes. Get rid of items you don’t love or use. Enjoy that sense of peace that accompanies the “letting-go” process. And, find things easily!  The clock is ticking….

Professional Organizers of the North Shore Offer These Tips

images-3January is known for many things: short days, cold nights, slippery roads and often broken New Year’s resolutions – how depressing! There’s always another side, maybe January is a time to accomplish indoor tasks, get cozy by a fire, bake cookies and avoid going out in a snowstorm, and get to those New Year’s Resolutions. When it comes to New Year’s Resolutions, set yourself up for success. Sometimes the old adages are the best: baby steps, achievable goals, start small, one thing at a time, stay focused and you can do anything. If your goal has come and gone, try re-evaluating and set a new one. When it comes to organizing, we thought we’d share some words that we can’t attribute to one person specifically as most organizers preach the following. We will list all 10 Tips this week and delve into each one more thoroughly throughout this month and next.

1) Stay focused on the task at hand.
If your goal is to organize your kitchen, and you find a vase that you want to store in the attic, just put it aside for the time being. Many people might make the mistake of going to the attic and then becoming distracted with another project once they are there. Check out our blog on Page 3, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.
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It’s “GO” Month – Get Organized Month

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Deb and I are celebrating “GO” Month and in addition to busy days helping others organize, we are excited to be attending the National Association of Professional Organizer’s free organizing Expo on Saturday, January 25th. More

Are you organized?

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Are you organized?

What works for one client is different than another.

When tackling office organizing or any organizing project for that matter, ask yourself:

  • What currently works and what doesn’t: do you like the lighting, color, items displayed or hidden?
  • Can you find things easily?  If I was to ask you for your auto policy could you put your hands on it within less than a minute?
  • How does your mind work?  Do you remember where you’ve put things or not?  Do you like to have your papers in piles within sight or filed in a folder?

Solutions are individual.  There is no one prescription for an organized desk or space.  More

Organizers and Move Mangers Serving Boston, MetroWest and the North Shore, MA
Deb Stone 978.314.6410