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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When it comes to organizing anything, you need a system that’s in line with your lifestyle and habits. Or, if you’re feeling particularly ambitious, you can change your habits to make a new system work for you. Whatever the case, when you implement a new system, it’s always good practice to check yourself a few […]
Filed in : Office Organization, Paper Organization
November 15, 2013
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After living in 2 very spacious southern homes, adjusting to smaller storage spaces has been a challenge. Both of my homes in Arkansas had large walk-in closets in each room and ample closet space for storing linens and towels. This isn’t a complaint, don’t get me wrong. You know me, I’ll adapt and make due […]
Filed in : Bedroom Organization, Laundry Room, Life Tips
October 2, 2013
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Completely-over-the-moon-smitten-thrilled doesn’t adequately describe my feelings about the results of this master closet build-out. Nope, doesn’t even come close. Could be the fact I’m excited to have a closet after months of living out of suitcases and wardrobe boxes. Could be desperation after digging daily through piles and piles of clothing stacked on folding tables. […]
Filed in : Closet Organization, Home Improvement
September 13, 2013
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Most of us suffer from this issue – paints cans stacked away in the garage or storage shed…. I knew this would be a “top of the list” organization project long before moving into this house. With the painter here for a month and the amount of paint left behind, this was bound to get […]
Filed in : Cleaning Tips, DIY, Garage Organization, Home Improvement
September 6, 2013
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This morning i’m working on a big organization project in the garage. Yep, it’s a messy job that requires a garage location. Can’t wait to share soon! So I thought today I’d share the final move-in recap post. If you missed the two previous installments, here’s the first and second. At this point of move-in, I […]
Filed in : Home Improvement
September 5, 2013
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Now that I’m (somewhat) settled in the new house, and school starts tomorrow (woot!), it’s time to get routines back in shape around here. That includes getting organized in the office and kitchen. I’m not an extreme couponer, but I do like to save money where and when I’m able. last year, I kept track […]
Filed in : Life Tips, Paper Organization
