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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* this post is written in partnership with The Laundress. all thoughts, opinions and advice are my own. thank you to The Laundress!   Depending on where you live, you may have children remote learning from home. The list of challenges with new-to-us homeschooling is long – and complex. No matter how much space you […]

Filed in : Cleaning Tips, Kid Organization, Professional Organizer, School Organization

Organized Remote Learning & My Top Tips for Success with At-Home Schooling

August 25, 2020

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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

Video: The Best Closet System for Kids

August 12, 2020

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The organizing expert webinar series from last week was a session not to miss. My new friend and fellow organizing expert, Adam Pratt, absolutely crushed it by delivering his photo organizing expert tips in this jam-packed 90-minute interview. If you are working on your photo collection during this time at home, you do not want […]

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How To Organize Photos & Videos

May 5, 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 […]

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The 5 Clothing Hangers Most Recommended by Professional Organizers

April 28, 2020

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As a professional organizer, I’ve worked in hundreds of closets – all shapes and sizes. I’ve re-built or edited an existing closet, designed and installed custom closet systems, brought in product, removed product and a lot more. But at the very foundation – the core of it all – I want to make something very […]

Filed in : Closet Organization, Home Improvement, Professional Organizer

5 Items To Remove From Your Closet Today To Create More Space

April 25, 2020

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