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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If you’re new here, I’m Sam. A professional organizer who loves helping families simplify, get organized and save money in the process. Space planning and power tools will always be my #1 (and 2) products / go-to’s for the job. I love editing spaces as is to bring them to their full potential. Again, as […]
Filed in : Closet Organization, Kid Organization, SO Clients
March 5, 2020
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Nothing fuels my fire more than that of a frantic phone call from a stressed out mom or homeowner. When they need help, I find the time to fit them into our schedule. Last Spring, I received one of those calls from an interior designer. She had recently helped a mom turn an off master […]
Filed in : Closet Organization, SO Clients
August 2, 2019
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I’ve been waiting a long time to finally share this beautiful master closet and the story behind why I was called in to help. We’re heading back to Fall of 2017 for this space and sharing it brings back overwhelming memories / feelings. A lot of them are personal, but the timeline is one you’re […]
Filed in : Closet Organization, DIY, Professional Organizer, SO Clients
April 18, 2019
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You’ve seen me organize those challenging under sink cabinet spaces. And the most efficient method has always included stacking drawers we can design around the piping. Here’s a recent example… ( blog post | stacked drawers ) But a new trend in bathrooms I’m seeing all the time is under sink drawers that are wall-mounted. […]
Filed in : Bathroom Organization, DIY, Professional Organizer, SO Clients
March 22, 2019
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Recently, I’ve had the pleasure of working for the most precious family of 3. They built a brand new home with gorgeous views. Although their home is new and they have settled in, still the list of projects is endless. Why you ask? In general, most new homes are built with your basic, run-of-the-mill, builder-grade […]
Filed in : Kitchen Organization, SO Clients
July 30, 2018
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Every client and project gives me reason to pause in gratefulness. You have heard me tout this time and again, but it’s true. There will never be a day I don’t stop to completely absorb that feeling. Because Lord help me, the day I don’t feel that way, I have a serious problem. Ha! #noegosallowed […]
Filed in : Closet Organization, Laundry Room, Simply Organized Style, SO Clients
