After my first few years of working with clients, it’s become more and more clear that each stage of life has unique organizing challenges. Transitioning from one life stage to the next is often when we organizers get called in to help lighten the load. Today I’m sharing some key strategies for each life stage to help ease the strain and bring more organization and peace to your life; no matter what stage you’re currently experiencing.

We are surrounded by a wealth of products in the beauty industry. But all this variety can quickly get overwhelming when it starts to overflow our space. How can we organize these products and their related backstock for an easier and more enjoyable routine at home? Let’s explore some helpful storage solutions for skin care, makeup, hair care, nail treatments, and more!

One of the most challenging categories for many families to organize is their childrens’ clothing. It’s a moving target of sizes, seasons, and special occasions requiring proactive management at a time when parents are maxed out on their mental energy. The ease with which we can purchase clothing is a mixed blessing, because we are bombarded with an influx of items requiring regular cleaning, maintenance, and management. Some kids even have wardrobes in multiple homes due to split custody, time spent with grandparents, or vacation homes. A higher volume of clothing requires a more thoughtful approach to organizing. Here’s my 4 step process to get things under control moving forward:

It’s one thing to get your home organized, but keeping it that way takes a whole different skill set. Whether you call it chores, “notice-and-dos,” or maintenance, it’s essential to regularly reset your spaces. If you start with an organized space, and then build routines to maintain it, you will reduce the mental load and make it possible to delegate to others as well. Let’s talk about three reset routines that are essential for every household.

The holiday season can be a beautiful time with loved ones, celebrating meaningful traditions. And it can also feel like a series of mini emergencies with last minute shopping, complicated recipes, and wardrobe angst. Instead of the dread, try a new strategy for streamlining your holiday prep. With a little advance planning, you’ll maximize your presence in the moments that matter.

Whether it’s a new season of the year or a new season in your life, change is inevitable. The way you use your time and coordinate your schedule can turn on a dime. A proactive response to crisis—or shifting stages of life—is key to keeping your family on the same page and up-to-date. When your calendar is coordinated and organized, it leads to reduced stress and conflict.

When organizing your home, you don’t have to choose between function and beauty. Good news, right? While it can seem like a struggle, form and function don’t have to be at odds. The key is mapping a clear path of organization that helps you achieve a more beautiful and functional home environment. Here are some ways I help my clients merge their goals of organizing and aesthetics.

If you’re fortunate enough to have a dedicated mudroom in your home, you know how useful these spaces can be. However, they can also quickly become the family’s dumping ground, causing chaos, clutter, and stress. But that only happens when you don’t have a plan. Today I’m sharing tips for organizing and systemizing your mudroom to make the most of this useful space.

While fall is just around the corner, here in Southern California the weather is going to be warm for some time to come. We’re never quite sure when it’s time to pack away this swimwear and break out the sweaters. Today I’m going to be sharing tips for editing, organizing, and simplifying your seasonal swap—no matter what the weather is doing!

Back to school season is upon us, and now is the perfect time to reset and re-organize the garage. This multifunctional space can go a long way toward streamlining your routine—when it’s working FOR you! Most suburban garages contain at least five separate zones of storage, and those zones will fluctuate over time. That’s a lot of zones for one big room! When you maximize this space through solid organization, you can free up a lot of room in the main living areas of your home.

When considering any changes to your home design, it’s important to consider how your home space can evolve or transition through future stages of your family’s life. Today I’m going to be sharing tips for designing your home organization systems with the future in mind.

When you return home from work trip, do you find that your family has been overspending, missing appointments, or getting behind on laundry? Do your kids text you with questions during your business hours? Or do you live alone, and have to manage all household tasks as well as your career responsibilities?

Did you know that organizing your non-physical life—such as your digital files, your calendar and your finances—might be just as important as bringing order to your physical possessions? Let’s jump in and explore some of the non-physical ways you can bring the beauty of organization to your life starting right now!

If you’re facing a big life transition such as moving, retirement, welcoming a baby, or becoming an empty nester, you know how overwhelming these changes can be. While organizing isn’t a magic fix, it can help create some order in your life amidst the chaos.

If you’re planning to move or renovate in the near future, you might find yourself thinking “this is a great time to get rid of some of our stuff!” Decluttering reduces the amount of items you need to pack and it also makes space for the life you’re currently living. Before you pack up for a move, stage your home to sell, or even prepare for a renovation, it pays to have a plan that doesn’t leave you ripping your hair out. Getting organized is almost always the first step toward calm and clarity.

In this day of digital books, music, and movies, we have less and less of a need to keep physical items on hand in our home libraries. Styling a built-in or existing bookshelf to be functional and practical can be a great way to transform your space. Books take up a lot of real estate and you want them to pull their weight in the style department as well as being on hand for actual reading and enjoyment. Here are four steps you can take to curate and maximize your bookshelves.

An organized home looks fantastic, yes, but that’s not the only benefit! Mental peace, clarity, and relief from stress are just a few of the common side effects of getting organized.

Are you ready to revive the look and feel of your home with a paint color update? Choosing the right color can be tricky, but giving thought to lighting and decluttering can help you choose the right color for your room. Here are a few steps you can take to cut back on the frustration and guesswork inherent in the decision making process.

Whether you homeschool full-time or not, your kids probably need a workspace for their homework and projects. Incorporating this space into your home can be a big challenge and today I’d like to share tips for structure, productivity, and creativity in designing a home workspace for your kids’ educational needs.

Imagine opening your linen closet to beautifully folded towels, sheets, and bedding. Your backstock of toiletries and cleaning supplies are all lined up and ready for your use, providing that little boost of encouragement as you prepare to tidy up the rest of your home.