Home Organizing

Home is Where the Heart Is

Many times our daily lives and clutter can take over our home which throws us and our whole family into disarray. By starting with an organized home you have a clean slate each day to live your life to the fullest. You are creating harmony for your family and taking control of your life versus letting your stuff take control of you.

Gretchen works with individuals and families to declutter, create sustainable systems customized for each unique unit and adds style that fits your lifestyle.

Decluttering

We start with sorting, grouping and guiding you through what to keep and what to let go. Gretchen leads the process with onsite coaching, coordinating donations or items to sell and helping you physically removing the clutter from your home.

Sustainable Systems

Once the clutter is gone expect a one on one coaching session with Gretchen so she can understand how you desire your home to operate. With this information, Gretchen will personally work with you to put systems in place to help your home run smoothly.

Style

Gretchen helps you determine what is practical for your life while also helping bring out your personal style. This can include using items already in your home or heading out for a shopping trip together.

Vacation Rentals

Gretchen loves vacation! However, when she steps into a vacation rental that isn't organized or missing critical kitchen items she just can't stand it.

Owning a vacation rental can be a great investment as well as a place to relax with your own family. Creating a home with organization and ease of use is critical to keep guests coming back year after year.

Gretchen can help you design the rental space creating the best experience for your guests. This includes space design with furniture, kitchen organization, and checklists to help you keep on track. -Blog post "Lessons Learned"

Moving & Unpacking

Gretchen can help you unpack and get organized as you move in. Organizing your home as you move in helps you design your new home with intention. Gretchen can help identify ways to maximize space, organize for this stage of your life and take the stress away from going through all your boxes.

Thinking about moving soon or downsizing? Gretchen can also help with this too. She helps you toss what you don't need and pack up what you decide to keep. Only take what you want to keep instead of taking old baggage with you as your are adjusting your lifestyle.

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Are your looking for Grocery Delivery or Meal Planning? Check out our sister site at Grocery Concierge!

Every Day is an Occasion to be Celebrated! And every Occasion is the best when Organized!

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How We Accumulate and Organize Items in our Homes

By Gretchen Carter | Sep 8, 2020

I think it is safe to say, we will never SHOP the same after the 2020 Pandemic. Many stores that have struggled to survive the past couple of years (Pier 1, JCPenny’s, Neiman Marcus, JCrew) are going to permanently close. Some have already started clearance sales and store closings. Items that we previously purchased …

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Cycles of Decluttering: B Phase

By Gretchen Carter | Jul 21, 2020

When I wrote my post Cycles of Decluttering, Organizing, and Cleaning (Dec 19, 2019) I mentioned there is an A Phase (late Dec through Jan and into May) and a B Phase (June through December) during the year and that when we got to the B Phase I would write a follow-up post. WOW—I don’t …

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An ultimate closet design showing great organization by color and style.

The Ultimate Closet Design and Organizing Guide

By Gretchen Carter | Jul 7, 2020

As published on Porch.com, June 16, 2020 Since we’re spending more time at home, now is the perfect opportunity to gain control of your closet. No more clothes shoved in, no more unsuccessful searches for that tie or belt. An organized closet is a thing of beauty and functionality, and it’s within your reach. It …

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Tips for Making the Most of a Small Kitchen

By Gretchen Carter | Apr 24, 2020

Tips for Making the Most of a Small Kitchen April 20, 2020 – By Lexi Klinkenberg What’s more frustrating than a cramped and cluttered kitchen? If even your love for cooking isn’t enough to make up for the lack of counter space and storage, leaving you rummaging through disorganized drawers and cabinets, we have a solution for …

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40 Days – 40 Items Challenge

By Gretchen Carter | Feb 20, 2020

Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020, is the first day of Lent. I have a challenge for you! Each day of Lent (40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday) remove 1 item from your closet, cabinets, desk, and garage that you no longer wear, use or need and put it into a large black trash bag. …

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Ways to Preserve and Organize Photos

By Gretchen Carter | Jan 28, 2020

In my December blog post I mentioned that this is a great time of year to organize photos; it is cold outside so we’re spending more time indoors, and we took photos over the holidays, so it just seems to be a good time to organize all these photos. To be honest, I have photos …

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