Peggy has lived in the same house for 30 years. (How many people can say that nowadays?) Considering where we might start, she’d been thinking about the kitchen. No, instead she wanted help with the hallway’s closet clutter. Okay! I
An Important Step – Clearing Closet Clutter
There are a few areas in Hannah’s apartment that could use some attention. Where to put items that might need storage? The front closet would be a good spot. First, though, it was time to clear its closet clutter! As
Making Sense of and Clearing Closet Clutter!
Wendy lives in a lovely apartment. Its utility closet was jam-packed with a jumble of winter coats, gloves, and scarves; cat food and litter box items; summer bedding; tablecloths, placemats, and napkins. There also were three big plastic planters, a
A Sweep Around the Room
How had three months passed since Willow and I were last together? Busy-ness, travel, COVID, and other delays got in the way. Finally together again, I asked where she would like to start. She walked over to the storage cubes,
Closet Clutter Clean-up
In many families, closets can become dumping grounds. In this family, Elizabeth and her two teenaged sons lead busy lives. Those two “conditions” meant that the closet clutter closest to the garage and the kitchen could use some attention. Suggesting
Clearing Linen Closet Clutter!
Often seen – a linen closet, crammed so full that it’s hard to see what it holds. Everything was pulled out and refolded. A couple of college alumni association stadium blankets went up top, with other blankets. A number of
A Bathroom Closet That Could Use Some Attention
A bathroom closet in Ann’s house could use some attention. Crammed onto the two top shelves were sheets and towels used on a sailboat she no longer owned, plus a variety of beach towels. Lower shelves held smaller towels and
A Birthday Present!
Kate emailed from Massachusetts. She had worked with a professional organizer there. She and her brother wanted to give their mother similar help for her birthday. Would I be available? We talked on the phone, she sent a check and,
A Shared Closet Cleared
Etienne and Paul share a closet, which could present some challenges. She and I decided to make the space work better for both of them. We started with Paul’s folded clothes on a shelf. We pulled out some items, refolded,
A Little Girl’s Closet Organized
Ava is a wide-eyed and artistic little girl. She doesn’t always say much, but it’s clear that she doesn’t miss much happening around her, either. Her dad, Mike, and I spent some time organizing her closet. First, we pulled items