I’m Sam, a Certified Professional Organizer® from the Bay Area, California and I’m so glad you’re here! This blog is the heart of what I do. I absolutely love combining beauty with function to create homes that are simply organized, and I want to teach you how. Discover home organization tips for real life and learn how to declutter, design and create an inviting space.
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Can we talk about Black Friday for a minute? (I know! Already??!) With Black Friday less than two weeks away, the pressure to buy is everywhere. Social media is flooded with gift guides, affiliate links, and “must-have” recommendations. As someone who creates content myself, I understand the business side of influencer marketing—but I also see […]
Filed in : Holiday Organization
November 17, 2025
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Black Friday is just around the corner, and as the holiday shopping season kicks into full gear, there’s one task that often gets overlooked until the last minute: organizing your gift wrapping supplies. Between the crumpled rolls of wrapping paper shoved in closets, tangled ribbons scattered among drawers, and mysterious tape dispensers that disappear when […]
Filed in : Holiday Organization
November 10, 2025
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Hi! — long‑time readers and new visitors alike, welcome! If you’ve followed me for any amount of time since starting the blog in 2010, you know I care deeply about building an organized, intentional life — in my home, with my business, and in my wellness. So today, I’m excited (and a little anxious) to […]
Filed in : Health & Fitness, Personal, Productivity
November 5, 2025
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The holiday season is officially here, bringing with it all the joy, excitement, and—let’s be honest—complete chaos that comes with this time of year. Between holiday shopping, party hosting, family gatherings, cookie baking, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy for your home to spiral from organized to overwhelming in just a few days. But what […]
Filed in : Cleaning Tips, Holiday Organization
November 3, 2025
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The clocks fall back on November 2nd at 2 a.m., marking the end of daylight saving time for 2025. While gaining an extra hour of sleep sounds wonderful, the time change brings more than just an adjustment to your schedule—it’s also the perfect reminder to tackle important home maintenance tasks and implement strategies to manage […]
Filed in : Home Improvement, Time Management
October 27, 2025
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Halloween is just around the corner, and while the spooky celebrations are winding down, there’s one important task that shouldn’t be overlooked: organizing and storing your Halloween decorations properly. Whether you have a few pumpkins and string lights or an entire yard display that rivals a professional haunted house, now is the perfect time to […]
Filed in : Holiday Organization
