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AFTER Photography by Yelena Yahontova, Photographer of Joy OK, you’ve moved and now you face lots of boxes to be unpacked. This blog focuses on your beloved books. Getting started: – Envision the space as you’d like to see and use it. – Be sure you have ample shelving because you’ll need a proper place […]
DIY Organizing and Repurposing Project with Professional Organizer Thalia Poulos
Date confirmed: Friends, you’re invited to a Free DIY Faux Finish (Shabby Chic) mini workshop at our ranch in Fallbrook (Rainbow), CA. Saturday, May 14. Time: 9:30am – 12:30. My husband is glad to give nature-lovers a 20-minute tour of the ranch – Cactus, Olive trees, Fruit trees. Bring something to paint (shelf, cabinet, side […]
Still have your Madonna gloves? Four steps to organize your closet: 1. Cull — too much stuff and you can’t find anything to wear: Consign – Donate – Discard 2. Quick fix — Switch to skinny hangers to maximize closet rod space (Joy Mangano makes great ones). If you have items you rarely wear, but must […]
Tending your garden is not just about growing flowers. It’s about taking time for things that matter to you, including nurturing yourself. Getting organized is a means to an end. What’s your end? My epiphany was when I made a decision not to be a workaholic anymore. Having been one for so long, I didn’t […]
Sometimes I think I really can turn anything into a Margarita Bar. What do you have in your garage or basement that could be a fun project for you? Decluttering can be a great adventure. This wood-burning stove was formerly used to heat my studio. The glass insert is a lone window left over from […]
I’ve always enjoyed and believed that statement “Dog is God spelled backwards”. That’s what it means to me. Spending time with our pets is one of the best things we dog-lovers can do. It really opens our hearts. Getting organized is a means to an end; not an end unto itself. Don’t spend all your […]
As a Professional Organizer, I sometimes wonder why I’m always in pictures with lovely blondes. Oh, yes — it’s because I live in Southern California! I had the pleasure of meeting and hearing Dr. Hope Umansky, Ph.D. who’s the Dean of Academic Affairs & Administration, Director Psychology Programs of the California Institute for Human Science. Loved […]
This Mobile Office Vehicle (MOV) was considered innovative about 15 years ago! Even the Chicago radio station asked us drive over there so they could send a reporter out to check us out. The stylist insisted I carry a golf club to help get across the point that this mobile office would allow the user […]
If you’re starting your day by dashing to your Smartphone to check your emails, you’re missing out on the most important appointment: the one you set with yourself. Begin your day in a calm state thinking about what’s really important and you will be guided to spend time on the right things. Set aside […]
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