Frequently Asked Questions

Organizing philosophy:

I can ROYGBIV all day and could happily spend all my dollars at The Container Store. HOWEVER, Pinterest and Instagram perfection are not always necessary to have more Time, Space & Energy. I always shop clients’ homes first. What can we use, reuse and repurpose for your goals? If we need products, let’s utilize Target sales + Bed Bath & Beyond coupons first. Container Store is awesome for finishing touches...or all the touches if you want. You just let me know, and I will happily make it happen. Overall though, we will maximize every resource for your refreshed and renewed sense of Time, Space & Energy. I also believe maintenance is key to even the best systems. A couple minutes a week of upkeep is what keeps a space giving you more Time, Space & Energy…but, it you don’t want to, you don’t have to…just let me know when you want me to come on back over to refresh your space.

When I arrive to organize:

You can help or not help…totally your call. I will never throw anything away without your permission. It helps if you can have trash/recycling/donation receptacles nearby. You can also typically expect “Homework”…items to go through once I have finished for the day or the overall project. Most of the time we find items you don’t want to put back into the space and you will need to find a new place for them…or you know, book a time for me to come back…

Favorite spaces to organize:

Pantries and fridges because I think that is where families can save the most money in their overall budget. When you know what you have, you use it well and buy less. I also love to do kids' spaces because I think having systems helps kids learn early on to take good care of their things. This saves money too but also time and energy when the kids’ stuff cleanup is quick and efficient. I also really enjoy creating systems for families regarding the “others” of everyday: Mail & paperwork, backpacks & homework, kids’ artwork etc. I find that putting some time into creating systems for these daily tasks gives families back a lot of Time, Space & energy.  

Current Fav Story from the field:

A friend asked me for help with her family’s “Dump Zone” (We’ve all got at least one of those amirite?) AKA a desk located near their home’s entrance. It had become heaped with all manner of odds and ends. We dug in one Friday evening, and as we sorted, edited and contained, we found enough money for all the organizing products we needed to buy to complete the project. In the form of coins and small bills we found close to $200. She had more Time, Space & energy AND cash than when we started.

Most disorganized place in my house:

Because I truly believe imperfection is human, I can share that my closet is not great because my clothes refuse to hang themselves. I don’t know what I have against hangers…My closet is sorted and contained and waiting for me to follow through on the promises of my good habits. Alas, my clothes are in a pile, and my husband has finally decided to just love me for me. (Also, don’t even get me started on his nightstand...that’s the second most disorganized place in our house, but I am not allowed to touch it. I love him for him too)

How Does a Typical Organizing Experience with TS&E Go?:

So glad you asked! From your initial interest email, I will get a feeling for your project and make a list of questions to ask during our 20-30 minute video call/consultation. During our video call, you will walk me around your space and show me all the ins and outs. Please don’t be shy during this call! I am so energized by seeing your space. I promise I will go to bed that evening thinking about how I can help. We will discuss how you would like the space function and how the space can best serve you. Bonus points if you can gather and show me any containing products you already have during our consultation. From here, I will suggest a time frame for us to work in and offer further product suggestions. We will decide whether you would like to order products (and handle potential returns/exchanges) or if you would like me to order them. Then we will choose a date to get to work! I offer evening and weekend hours September-May and weekday hours June-August. I typically book for 3 hour sessions.

Post project Check in call:

I will give you a call about two weeks after we finish to see how the space it working out. I can help with any tiny tweeks and changes you might need/want to make sure you are feeling and loving your newfound Time, Space & Energy

Why the donation with Every booking?

Good people are doing good work, and I want to support. I have worked in nonprofits and sponsored community service efforts during my teaching career. I know the beautiful difference nonprofits are making in the world. I am so grateful for my clients, and this is a way I can pay that gratitude forward.

My Family Life:

I have Andie who is 4 four and loves all things glitter, craft and princess. I also have Hadley who is 2 and loves all the things her big sister does along with goldfish crackers. My husband Ben works in digital marketing (whatever that is), and we were college sweethearts and have been married for 11 years.

Organizing Guru I most look up to:

My Gammy (AKA My mom’s mom). Her home is sorted, folded, stacked, categorized and organized. The funniest part is, she saves items that should be clutter, but they are stored SO neatly you can’t tell it’s clutter (Trash?) For example, she rinses and saves yogurt and sour cream containers...but they serve a purpose.  She sends us home with leftovers in them after holiday gatherings. We are not allowed to use her good containers...Tupperware from the 1980s. Point being, she is purposeful with her belongings. As a kid, when she would come over, I remember my mom telling her not to rearrange our kitchen cabinets. Gammy always did it anyway, and it was always better when she was done. She planted an organizing seed in me early on…