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Posted on Friday, April 27, 2012 12:43 PM
WELCOME TO OUR FRIDAY FIND OF THE WEEK Every woman needs a little black dress To stay organized with ... What woman doesn't have tons of fun and flirty jewelery they need to store, without the clutter of multiple jewelry boxes and the tangling of necklaces or bulky pieces that just don't seem to fit. Jewelry armoires are great, but finding space for yet another piece of furniture can sometimes be a problem, not to mention the clutter additional furniture can lead to. This little black dress by Umbra® is a stylish way to store earrings, necklaces and bracelets. The two sided organizer hangs on a rod or a hook to maximize space and swivels so you can see your jewelry collections more easily. This fashion forward and fun jewelry organizer features 39 vinyl pockets on one side and 24 hook and loop closures on the other. The Umbra TM Jewelry Organizer retails for $19.99 at local home organization stores like Bed Bath & Beyond and The Container Store. |
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Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 11:14 PM
WELCOME TO QUICK TIP TUESDAY'S Bins, boxes, cases, and containers ... They all work great, but are the products inside the real problem? image by: CoolFreeImages You may have found some great solutions for keeping your bathroom products organized, but most consumers forget to also keep their products healthy. Do you know what the shelf life is for the makeup products you store? When was the last time you checked the labels and expiration on prescription and over the counter medications? Most makeup products can be keep for up to one year, with the exception of faster dryer products like mascara, which maxes out at about 4 months. What about prescriptions and over the counter medicines? They too have a shelf life that needs to be disposed of in a timely manner. Where some medications may become less potent over time, there are others which actually increase in potency and can cause serious side effects or death. For this reason alone, keeping an organized bathroom cabinet, is a healthy way of keeping your home and family safe. image by: Real Simple It may seem like a great way to keep those household budgets down, but in reality, keeping expired products can be a costly mistake. |
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Posted on Friday, April 13, 2012 12:35 PM
WELCOME TO OUR FRIDAY FIND OF THE WEEK Looking for something unique and shabby chic? Tired of boring bargain basement shower curtains?  image: Ballard Designs This excluxive burlap shower curtain with off white bullion fringe from Ballard Designs, is sure to capture the attention of family and guests. Burlap gives texture and a sense of natural beauty. Best of all you can dress it up, for a formal look, or play up the shabby chic earthy quality, for a customized look that is all your own. For details go to: |
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Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 6:42 PM
WELCOME TO QUICK TIP TUESDAY'S Need a new way to store all those beautiful tablecloths you just cant seem to find room for? Why fold, stuff, crease, and wrinkle beautiful tablecoths, when you can just hang them. By using a standard pants hanger found in stores, you can hang even your most treasured family tablecloths in less space, while keeping them iron fresh and ready to use. |
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Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 4:09 PM
 Springtime .... It's that time of year again when flowers are starting to bloom, and warmer weather invites you to open windows and let the fresh air circulate your home.
It is also the time when Spring Cleaning gears up for a fresh and healthy start. If selling your home is on your Spring or Summer checklist, this is an even more important time to get those home repair and maintenance items taken care of, before your home goes on the market. Interior Maintenance: - Take out all refrigerator and freezer contents. Throw away old and expired items.
- Scrub down all interior surfaces, including rubber gaskets around the doors.
- Reorganize the contents as you put them back by dairy, meats,cheeses, produce, condiments and beverages.
- Wipe down cabinet doors and inside drawers
- Check pantry items for expired food, and items that may have gotten inhabited by tiny bugs. Now is the time to purchase airtight storage containers for pantry items for things like pasta, sugars, etc.
- Use vinegar rinse for dishwashers and cut up lemon wedges for your garbage disposal.
- Wash shower curtains, blankets, and specialty linens.
Exterior Maintenance: - Patch cracks in the driveway, patio, paths and sidewalk.
- Power wash wooden decks and surfaces.
- Lubricate the doors and windows.
- Have your chimney and furnace serviced.
- Caulk windows and doors.
- Trim tree branches that became broken or damaged from winter elements.
- Go through medications and first aid supplies, and toss any expired prescriptions.
- Steam clean carpets and furniture to clean and refreshen from pets and holiday entertaining.
- Change over wardrobe closets and/or donate unused clothing.
Miscellaneous: - Smoke detectors - test, clean, and change the batteries.
- Fire Extinguishers - recharge and check dates.
- Change the filters in the furnace
- Schedule any HVAC services now - don’t wait until the first really hot day.
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Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:10 PM
WELCOME TO QUICK TIP TUESDAY'S No room in your bathroom for installing towel bars, maybe the back of the door is a well designed place to towels to hang neatly and discreetly. Installing rods on the back of closet doors makes it easy to add needed space for hanging towels, as well as keeping other linens like tablecloths and runners free from wrinkles. Whether you're looking for more space, or simply need to find a way to keep towels and linens more organized, consider your doors to help with your home's need for function and organization. |
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Posted on Saturday, January 14, 2012 8:31 PM
As a Professional Organizer, I've seen many people struggle with letting go of "Stuff". Although there are many reasons why we get into habits for holding onto things we do not need, there are basically only 2 main reasons for not "Letting Go". "Stuff" that holds emotional value, which holds you back in the past, and "Stuff" you keep because you believe you will use it someday in the future, which holds you onto a series of unpredictable maybe's and what if's. The only way to cut through the clutter and live the life you want and need, is to make choices based on the here and now, and if that choice brings you closer to your goals or vision. The process is not always easy, but the help of a Trained and Experienced Professional Organizer can help you uncover your "stuck zones" and help you find a "clear path" to your dreams. |
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Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 2:16 AM
WELCOME TO QUICK TIP TUESDAY'S  For busy families, refrigerators and freezers can sometimes bean un-organized mess of small unstackable items that take up space and become hard to find or sometimes even forgotten. Maximize your freezer space with heavy duty plastic bins to keep freezer selections handy and organized. Note: Heavier weight plastic will withstand freezer conditions and give you long term organizing assistance. |
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Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2011 2:21 PM
I have been a Professional Organizer since 2005. I have many previous years experience in life coaching and psychology, as well as Industry Training through the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). This coming January 2012, I will have earned my designation as a NAPO Golden Circle Member, for the number of years served in the industry. Over the years I have worked with many levels of homeowner projects, from simple decluttering and space planning, to various levels of Hoarding, including appearing on A&E TV Show Hoarders. That being said, it's not about the money. Being a great Organizer comes from a passion to help others overcome certain challenges in their home and in their lives, along with experience, training, and patience. I recently received a request from a someone who desperately wanted to help their mother with hoarding issues that have gotten out of control. At first you may think, what an opportunity to charge for what could very well be many hours of work. But ... it's not about the money. For many experienced, and passionate Professional Organizers like myself, it is about ethics and the ability to help connect someone to a better life. After hearing the various circumstances surrounding this person's mom and her challenges, I knew this was something that required more than just simply organizing assistance, that ethically would be unfair to attempt solo. As a Professional Organizer we can help many types of people who are "open" to change, but there is little we can do for those who are "unwilling" to recognize their challenges. In this particular situation it was necessary to look into resources that could provide a Psychologist as part of the process in overcoming her mom's challenges, so that a Professional Organizer could work together as a 'Team" in helping her mom move forward with the process of reaching a new and more healthier chapter in her life, both physically and mentally. Our jobs as a Professional Organizer is to help recognize and address situations, and advise from experience and training, the best solutions on how to assist the people in our communities, achieve a better life for themselves and their families. Getting paid to do this, is a perk and blessing, for sharing our talents, passion, and wisdom with those in need. |
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Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 6:53 PM
WELCOME TO QUICK TIP TUESDAY'S Lack of space does not mean lack of organization or function. Consider a stackable washer and dryer, and install a shelving unit in the space next to the unit. Ultimately you will achieve more storage space that is also easier to reach than traditional storage shelves or cabinets installed above full size washer and dryers. |
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Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 10:55 PM
Join us for a Special "Treat" as we post "13 Days of Ghostly Creative Tips for your Home" on Facebook each day starting October 19th !! Ghost 1 - October 19th Closet Basket Donations Ghost 2 - October 20th Candle Protectors Ghost 3 - October 21st Halloween Decorating Ideas Ghost 4 - October 22nd Envelope Funnel Ghost 5 - October 23rd Scratch Free Skillets Ghost 6 - October 24th Halloween Decorating Ideas Ghost 7 - October 25th Stay Put Pants Ghost 8 - October 26th Steamer Storage Bins Ghost 9 - October 27th Fall Decorating Ideas Ghost 10 - October 28th Halloween Decorating Ideas Ghost 11 - October 29th Halloween Decorating Ideas Ghost 12 - October 30th Pantry Organizer Ghost 13 - October 31st Elegant Skeletons Keep checking our Facebook everyday thru Oct 31st, for more "Ghostly Creative Tips for your Home" |
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Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2011 10:31 AM
What's the difference?
Choosing the right professional for the right job in order to maximize your results, can sometimes be an overwhelming decision. While many Home Stagers are excellent at decluttering and creating visual appeal, a Professional Organizer takes organizing matters to a higher level. Professional Organizers and Productivity Experts are trained to implement systems and processes, as well educate on organizing solutions and time management skills. Professional Organizers are also extensively trained in psychology, chronic disorders such as (ADD, ADHD, OCS, Hoarding), organizational techniques, time management, space planning, productivity skills, and more. Home Stagers and Professional Organizers are Specialists in their specific fields and are trained to assist clients with their expertise. When determining your needs, choose the right professional for the job, for maximum success with your goals.
Patricia Marie Kelly Certified, Insured & Experienced - Home Stager & Professional Organizer |
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Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2011 1:21 PM
As a Professional Organizer, I deal with many clients who struggle with letting go of "stuff". Although there may seem like many reasons for holding onto things, basically there are only 2 main reasons. "Stuff" that holds emotional value, which holds you back in the past, and "Stuff" you keep because you believe you will use it in the future. Truthfully the only way to cut through the clutter and live the life you want, is to make choices based on the here and now, and if that choice brings you closer to your goals or dreams. The process is not always easy, but the help of a Professional Organizer can assist in helping you uncover your "stuck zones" and help you find a "clear path" to your dreams. |
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