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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Hey guys! Back with another challenging closet situation and a breakdown of how I designed / solved the issue. This closet has a very deep 30 inch wing wall. While designing this closet, the main goal for me was ensuring they were able to easily access everything. So my compass was set in that direction […]
Filed in : Closet Organization, SO Clients
April 21, 2023
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I was contacted last fall by a mom who follows the Instagram account. She was reaching out on behalf of her mom who had recently downsized from a 4,000 square foot home to a modest yet beautiful 2 bedroom in a senior living community. The guest room and primary closets were in need of some […]
Filed in : Closet Organization, DIY, SO Clients
August 24, 2022
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Last week as I was organizing and updating an Elfa closet (the one I shared in this post), I thought it would be a good idea to take a deeper dive into why I believe the Elfa system is the best closet system for children. Throughout my years as a professional organizer, I’ve seen the […]
Filed in : Closet Organization, DIY, Kid Organization, Professional Organizer
August 12, 2020
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A few of my favorite things include designing and organizing spaces for the best families AND saving money in the process. The beauty of an Elfa system, especially when placed in a child’s closet, is its flexibility and adaptability over time. It will grow with your child or in any space it’s added. I’ve even […]
Filed in : Closet Organization, DIY, SO Clients
August 10, 2020
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We’re all feeling the effects of Covid-19 and especially now as the new school year approaches. The high school students in our life (we have 2 in this house – 1 an incoming senior) are having a really tough time. We’re doing all we can to make the most of their final days of summer […]
Filed in : Closet Organization, SO Clients
August 2, 2020
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Professional organizers don’t suggest a product unless they truly believe it’s worth the investment and will unequivocally create or save space. With all the closets I’ve organized, I’ll be honest – it’s very few times I’ve done a complete hanger overhaul. Instead I like to streamline their collection to those similar in color or those […]
Filed in : Closet Organization
