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Anything A Guy Can Do, A Chick Can Do Too

A very good friend of mine keeps commenting on how amazed he is at how I just get stuff done. To me I see something that I want to do or needs to be done, so rather than dwell over it, just do it. Done.
Home improvement projects are something I love to do. Sometimes the […]

Organizing Boobs

Now, that’s a title!
I broke down and went shopping today. Shopping is one of my least favorite activities. Though the time had come and I needed to go out for the dreaded… da da dum … Bra Shopping!
Funny I mentioned this need of mine to a couple women and they all had the same response. […]

Thank you Universe

It has been a good, crazy, busy week. Every day seems there was a cancellation, delay or some other change in plans. Though just as the change happenned, something extremely positive came about. Guess the universe is lined up for me….and I’m lovin’ it!
Twice this week, I finished a bit early with a client […]

Making Space Appear

Sometimes the space you want is right there in front of you.Finding it can be tricky if you are only looking at the problem and feeling the frustration caused by only seeing the problem.
“Anne” was frustrated with her laundry room. Her kids would enter from the garage, plop down their bags, shoes and coats […]

Closets, Cabinets and FLAJ?

Working with whatcha got.Sometimes you have no choice.Other times you don’t have to, but why get more.
Some organizers will have you buy all sorts of stuff to get you organized.The thing is: if you ain’t organized to begin with,more stuff isn’t going to help.
I’m a minimalist.Not in the form of visual art, architectural design or […]

Yeah, I can do that

My client, “Mary” called me up the other day. She was looking for some help getting a few items assembled that she purchased for her new home.
I had helped Mary move into her home in May, and I was more than happy to help her out again. She was looking to get her patio furniture […]

Some Assembly Required

One thing I love about my business is that every day is different.
Today, no exception.
I met with Leigh about 4-5 weeks ago to discuss her home office. At the time, her desk was in her bedroom crowded with papers and supplies.
“Every morning I wake up and just see this mess and think–blah.”
We talked about her […]