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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Occasionally, I’ll organize a drawer with drawer organizers and miraculously end up with zero gaps and a perfect fit. It’s always a “parting of the clouds with angels singing” moment, for sure! This drawer is an example of that perfect fit. You can see here from side to side these drawer boxes fit perfectly… But […]
Filed in : Kitchen Organization, Professional Organizer
April 3, 2025
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Recently, I was quoted in a great article written by Elle Decor. You can see it here. Thank you, Elle Decor, for including me! The writer reached out to professional organizers to inquire about organizing products they personally own and love. I liked the idea of participating in this article because, as professionals, we really […]
Filed in : Press, Professional Organizer
January 30, 2025
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Where do I begin? Much to share and catch up on. But I’ll begin with a simple HAPPY NEW YEAR! Although the year has started with devastating events, I have a very good feeling about 2025. One thing I will share about this year is that it WILL involve more time here on the blog. […]
Filed in : In Other News
January 16, 2025
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If you have an under stairs closet, I’m going to step out on a limb to assume you are intimately familiar with this situation. You know, that angled wall / ceiling with no shelving to be found. AND therefore you have a huge pile of items sitting on the floor. Yes?… These are the spaces […]
Filed in : Closet Organization, DIY, SO Clients
November 19, 2024
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Earlier this year, I created and launched a digital course. In preparation for (and in celebration of) the launch, I hosted a free webinar. In case you missed the opportunity to join me, I wanted to make the content available because it’s SO good and really gets you thinking. We discussed the four most common […]
Filed in : Decluttering, Life Tips, Trust The Process
November 13, 2024
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This husband and father of two daughters has never had a closet of his own. Until now. And man, is this closet worth the wait! They moved out of their home for a whole house renovation, which took just about a year. When the interior framing was set, they had me swing by to see […]
Filed in : Closet Organization, SO Clients
