Hi, I'm Sam—a Certified Professional Organizer® based in the San Francisco Bay Area and the voice behind Simply Organized. This blog has been my passion project since 2010, and it's where I get to share everything I've learned from organizing hundreds of homes. You'll find real strategies that work in real life, honest product recommendations, project transformations, and the organizing philosophy that guides all my work: maintainable over perfect. Let's create a home that works beautifully for how you actually live.
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I’m equal parts shocked and not surprised by the fact I haven’t posted anything in 26 days. You have to admit, I was kinda on a roll for a while there – which felt incredible. Love this blog and sharing with all of you. Missed being here and loved feeling re-connected. Wish I had a […]
Filed in : Kitchen Organization, Pantry Organization, SO Clients
May 26, 2019
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Not every client project you see around here is on a grand scale. There are actually many small scale projects I complete that make just as significant an impact. I thought I would share a few of those to give you an example of how little updates in organization around your home make all the […]
Filed in : All Organization, Closet Organization, DIY, Garage Organization, Home Improvement, Kitchen Organization, SO Clients
March 9, 2017
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My typical client tends to be a busy mom with young children. But over the last year, I’ve had the pleasure of working for a few older couples / empty nesters. The home dynamic is much different than that of a family, so I’ve enjoyed being pushed a bit outside my comfort zone. This particular couple […]
March 1, 2017
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Last week I shared the details behind my organized freezer drawer in my garage fridge… Many of you reached out to ask about additional ways to organize a freezer…for example, a fridge that’s a top / bottom model. In my home, the kitchen fridge opening is super tiny. It’s meant for a 1960s size fridge. Clearly, […]
Filed in : Kitchen Organization
August 27, 2015
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When it comes to cramped living spaces, city living is at the top of the list. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, I hear about and see endless organization challenges faced by those living in small apartments, condos and homes. But have to admit, New York City may have us beat in this department. […]
Filed in : SO Clients
August 25, 2015
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With back-to-school upon us and calendars filling up, I love spending time cleaning out the fridge, freezer and pantry. Getting those areas organized not only helps with breakfast and lunch-making prep, it also helps get that dinner menu plan back in order. So hard to think about “planning” after a carefree summer meal schedule, huh? […]
Filed in : Kitchen Organization
