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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Oh, the places and spaces this incredible job takes me. Not a day passes by without blessings counted for the freedom to do what I absolutely love for a living. You may recall last summer when I spent a few days in the home of Dry Bar founder, Alli Webb. I’ve been back once to do […]
Filed in : Closet Organization, Professional Organizer, SO Clients
April 3, 2017
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A few weeks ago I shared a few organized spaces in the home of the most adorable senior couple. Remember this… They really have the most exquisite home. And when I say they are adorable…they truly are! I think I say that about everyone who hires me. Maybe I’ve been lucky, but they really are […]
Filed in : Office Organization, SO Clients
March 22, 2017
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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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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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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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With each client I work with, I fall in love with my job a little more and discover a new space I love to organize. How is this possible? I suppose it’s because I work in different, unique and lovely spaces…with different, unique and lovely people. Recently, I had a garage trend that I was […]
Filed in : Closet Organization, SO Clients
