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.
Sam
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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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The summer schedule with kids at home has made hands-on organizing work a little slower. Doesn’t mean work isn’t happening behind the scenes. I’ve been working on a few company partnerships, designing spaces, and fine-tuning business stuff. I’ve also been digging into the archives to finally share projects from years back – and the client […]
Filed in : Closet Organization, DIY, Kid Organization, SO Clients
July 24, 2019
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Excited to share a small office update with you – just in time for back to school! I got the kids all set up with a great new desk – on a budget and it’s organized! In my ongoing quest to figure out my side of the office (I can’t make a decision – help!!), […]
Filed in : Kid Organization, Office Organization, School Organization
August 13, 2017
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Twice a year, my friends Christy & Amy of 11 Magnolia Lane host a series called Operation: Organization. In August we focus on back to school and in January, as you would guess, we focus on the New Year. This is a fun way to see what my fellow bloggers are up to in January as they […]
Filed in : Garage Organization, Kid Organization, Laundry Room, Mudroom Organization, School Organization, Uncategorized
January 9, 2017
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When it comes to any “kid space” in your home, keeping organization simple and easy is the best way to get business done. Kids are messy and disorganized. Period. They just wanna have fun…and they should. Systems shouldn’t be fussy or difficult for them (or you!) to manage and stay on top of. Every client […]
Filed in : Closet Organization, SO Clients
August 3, 2015
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My kids love to get creative and I love having supplies on hand for those moments when their imaginations kick into high gear. With all 3 out of school for a couple months, a little creative quiet time is a nice addition to the go go go schedule of summer. Over my blog life, I’ve […]
Filed in : Art Organization
