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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Much as I don’t want to accept the fact my kids are heading back to school this week, they are. Actually, the boys head back this week and Natalie heads back the week after…but still. Too early for me. Nothing dulls the pain better than a little organizing, right? It’s interesting just how little we’ve […]
Filed in : Kid Organization, Mudroom Organization, SO Clients
August 7, 2022
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While every August I’m sad to see my kids go back to school, there is something very exciting about this time of year. That feeling in the air – it’s here … Fall is on the way, temps are cooling off, football games have started, and holidays are coming. Maybe a little quicker than we […]
Filed in : Mudroom Organization, Office Organization, SO Clients
August 27, 2018
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By this point in the game, you’ve certainly come to know my organizing style and aesthetic. I love to organize simply and with purpose / functionality…but I really love to make it warm and beautiful. An ongoing goal has been to keep containment we purchase for spaces on a budget. It’s already a luxury to […]
Filed in : All Organization, Mudroom Organization, Professional Organizer, SO Clients
April 25, 2018
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As a professional organizer that works 100% with families, you can imagine my systems and ideas are tested hard in my own home. I have 3 children and love putting my (crazy) ideas, projects and build-outs through the tough conditions that lie within my 4 walls. Of course, I love sharing it here with you as well! A […]
Filed in : DIY, Laundry Room, Mudroom Organization, SO Clients
October 28, 2015
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I miss posting/sharing in here! Business has been busy (grateful) and the end of school year activities are ramping up big time. Oh, and I have some really big news to share about the upcoming NAPO SF Bay Area conference. As if I don’t have enough on my plate, I’m on the planning committee for […]
Filed in : DIY, Garage Organization, Mudroom Organization
May 28, 2015
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Before moving into this house nearly 2 years ago, every surface was freshly painted. There’s nothing better than moving into a home with a clean slate. But I knew with 3 kids living here, perfect walls wouldn’t last long. Even in the garage! In years past on the blog I’ve shared dreams of having a […]
Filed in : DIY, Garage Organization, Mudroom Organization, Product Review
