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Whole House Organizing often requires many hours of decluttering

Getting organized for most people who hire us requires editing, decluttering and releasing items that no longer serve them. We simply have too much stuff to get and stay organized. It’s not easy to make those decisions and we understand that. Connect with a charity that speaks to you and donate items that will help […]

Make an “Aggravation List” as you walk through your home. Then get organized and decide what to do about it.

Many years ago a colleague of mine came to my house to help me create an Aggravation List — anything that bothered me about my home. Then, as we did the walk-through, we addressed what to do about each issue.   It’s part of self-care. I use this walk-through method with my organizing clients today. […]

Turn Your Home into a Self-care Sanctuary

  15 Ways To Turn Your Home Into A Self-Care Sanctuary   Thalia PoulosThalia Poulos is a nationally renowned Professional Organizer, Speaker and Author with over 20 years of experience in the Professional Organizing field. She offers organizing services in Temecula, Murrieta, Rainbow and Rancho Santa Fe in California. Contact Thalia about your organizing project […]

Quick Tips to Cut Clutter and Improve Your Life

http://www.closetworks.com Thalia PoulosThalia Poulos is a nationally renowned Professional Organizer, Speaker and Author with over 20 years of experience in the Professional Organizing field. She offers organizing services in Temecula, Murrieta, Rainbow and Rancho Santa Fe in California. Contact Thalia about your organizing project today by calling 760-519-9975.

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Cubbies Organize Children’s Toys

This busy parent was feeling hopeless even though she already had a great idea with the cubbies. First we did a “discard and donate”. Then we collaborated to use the cubbies better. Steps to Organize Toys1. Discard and Donate. “When you bring in 1 new; release 2” (your new mantra).2. Group like-kind.3. Use cubbies, colored […]

Declutter Your Home before You List it

Redfin says Declutter Your Home before You List it.

A Professional Organizer’s Tips for Book Lovers — Unpacking Your Books

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 […]

Your Clothing Donations Help More than You Know

My organizing clients are clearing out their garage before they move. Their donations will come full circle in the community and help a woman get a job. Moving can be quite stressful. Make a list of everything you need to do for your move so it’s not overwhelming. As you check things off the list […]

Del Mar CA closet organization

Closet Reorganization – Cull, Consign, Discard, Donate, Done!

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 […]

Five Kick-Starting Tips to Start De-cluttering

  Your clutter is a daily message to yourself, “I am overwhelmed”. What’s your vision for your space? Ready to de-clutter and simplify, but not sure where to begin? Many people know in their hearts that living a de-cluttered life will help them spend more time on things that are truly important to them. They […]