Tag Archives: Chronic Disorganization

When to Apply Labels

Containers with Labels

In the world of organizing, we organizers LOVE to label.  Labels add clarity, reduce confusion and help others support the system you are creating.  But labeling should only apply to things. When we begin to label ourselves and others we often find the result to be harsh and limiting.  The language that you use to […]

Are you possessed by your possessions?

Cluttered with dishes

Possessions or Possession? As Americans, we live in a society that puts a huge emphasis on possessions. Whether it’s advertisers telling us that we should have more, or trends and movements that encourage having less, there is always someone telling us that possessions, or the lack of them, are what define us. In a sense […]

What Do Organizers Do?

Professional Organizers

  Professional Organizing What is it and how can you benefit from it?   As the owner of Sappari Solutions, I have been in this business for over 10 years. As our business has grown, it has been so rewarding to see first hand how organizing services can free people from clutter and truly help […]

Yes, Pamela Druckerman, Letting Go of Clutter CAN Bring You Joy

The Joy of Decluttering

This is your clutter wake up call.   In 2004–when I started working with people to create systems, letting go of clutter and excess, and taking control of their lives–you would see the occasional article on clutter.  It would likely show up in a spring cleaning issue of your favorite magazine, or maybe Martha Stewart would offer a few […]

Where To Start

Neat Kitchen

“I don’t know where to start, can you help with that?”  asks Annie as we talk on the phone about her upcoming organizing appointment.   “Absolutely.  It’s what we do.”  I respond.   Getting organized is not just about buying cute bins at Target® to hold all the little shoes that are cluttering the foyer. So […]

A Garage Makeover

chris garage 3

INTERVIEW WITH THE WINNER OF THE B’MORE ORGANIZED CONTEST This month we are talking with the garage makeover winner of NAPO Baltimore’s B’More Organized Contest.  Chris received organizing from Sappari Solutions, Arrange Professional Organizing and Home Organizing Made Easy.  She also received paper shredding services from The Shred Mill and junk removal from Bumble Junk.  […]