Arranged By Erin

While the trend seems to be downsizing, alot of people are also upsizing their space( myself included). The most important thing to do when gaining more space is to “define” it. By defining your space I mean to designate what each closet, drawer, and area should be used for. Put like with like.

After 13 years I bit the bullet and bought a place. For a creature of habit it was quite an adjustment. The first thing I did was to decide room by room what I was taking with me. I evaluated the curtains, lighting, and furniture. After this, I either sold or gave away the items that I wasn’t able to use. I also packed up the items that I didn’t use on a regular basis. This made the move so much easier.

Well spring is here..or so we hope. Aside from the usual spring cleaning, alot of us are moving or get ready to move. So how do you make that move easier. Start by planning ahead.

1. Go through each room and decide what to keep, sell, and donate.

2. Start using up your food supply.

3. Use up your samples ie…shampoos lotions…ect

4. Go ahead and start packing items that you don’t use on a regular basis.

Happy Organizing!!

Erin

Its almost that time again. Spring cleaning will quickly be upon us. Its a great time to also do a purge. Start in one room and work your way around the house. Take your time and concentrate on one project at a time.

Its that time of the year again. We have been busy helping clients get their tax papers organized.  So get out your shoe boxes and give us a call!!!

January 2010 will mark the sixth year of NAPO sponsoring Get Organized (GO) month. GO month is dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of getting organized and of hiring a professional organizer.

In accordance with GO month, Arranged By Erin will be offering a January special. For every 4 hour session or gift certificate (4 hours) you purchase, you will receive the 5th hour free.

Winter is coming fast. We didnt even have a spring and now its time to give up those sandals and get out the boots. You can start by going through your clothes, category by category. Try everything on and make sure that it fits. Make of list of what you need(this will prevent duplicate and impulse buying).

When working with clients I find that they tend to be very overwhelmed by their projects. The most important thing is to set up a game plan. Break your projects down by room or category. Finish one project completely before starting on the next one.

Happy Organizing!!

Erin