It seems like even when we plan ahead like professional organizers in NYC suggest, we always need one or two last minute holiday gifts. Instead of relying on stand-by items like candy, wine or flowers, check out these NYC professional organizer suggestions for last minute holiday gifts with an organizing twist. The recipient will appreciate… Continue Reading »

There seems to be a lot out there about simplifying your holidays. But for some of us, more is what the holidays are about – more time with family, more celebrations, more food, more giving. Maybe you don’t want to make it simple, but just more manageable. If the season already has you stressed and… Continue Reading »

Preparing for Thanksgiving in NYC this week? It’s likely, then, that you may need to do some refrigerator cleaning and organizing and will find the following tips based on a NYC professional organizer’s personal experience helpful. Whether you’re preparing the Thanksgiving meal or are bringing home leftovers to enjoy later, you’ll be thankful that you… Continue Reading »

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced late last week that it would resume collecting items for recycling this past Sunday, just in time for America Recycles Day on November 15. The regular collection had been halted since Super Storm Sandy hit on October 29 so that trucks could be directed to assist in… Continue Reading »

Nearly everyone is familiar with Goodwill. As we undertake decluttering and organization projects, most of us have dropped off bags of clothing, boxes of household items and electronics at Goodwill donation centers. You also may have shopped in Goodwill retail stores for clothing, books and more. (It’s one of my favorite places to find gently-used… Continue Reading »

Does your bedroom have Peter Pan Syndrome – does it just refuse to grow up?! If so, this organizing a NYC closet case study will be of interest. One of my clients, a media company producer, admits that she really needed a closet organizer as she was “still in that college dorm-esque routine of shoving… Continue Reading »