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Are You Blind to Clutter?

Nonnahs — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:39:35 +0000

Because I’m hosting a clothing swap this weekend, I put a clothing rack in my living room last week. I put it there temporarily in the least obtrusive place. Still, the rack is tall and the hanging items partially obstruct a window. Stage 1: Completely Annoyed Once the rack was in place, the loss of […]

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Get organized for the new year

Nonnahs — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 23:34:07 +0000

Happy new year, girlfriend! This is a special year for me because get organized already! has been (officially) in business for ten years now. Wow. To celebrate this milestone, I’m going to share ALL of our professional organizing secrets with you in a series of blog posts to get organized for the new year! Holy […]

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What is your clutter comfort level?

Nonnahs — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 22:42:28 +0000

Losing clutter is analogous to losing weight. Being organized is a lot like being in shape. And though everyone is unique, most people tend to fit in to one of these three clutter comfort levels. Which of the following weight loss analogies best describes your clutter? 1st scenario – Tummy tuck You could use a […]

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The Most Important Step to Organize a Kid’s Room

Nonnahs — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 22:43:00 +0000

When it comes to organizing a kid’s room, I’ve noticed a seriously sad trend. Every single child we’ve organized has so many toys they don’t even know what they have! First World Problems From high-end, professionally styled playrooms, to tiny little home offices turned into nurseries, a family’s financial situation doesn’t seem to affect the […]

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Not-so-extreme Home Makeover: Organized people need help, too

Nonnahs — Mon, 07 May 2018 19:01:17 +0000

I could watch Fixer-Upper on HGTV aaaalll day. I mean all day! Couldn’t you? It’s so fun to see a space go from neglected to stunning, especially when you don’t have to do the heavy lifting yourself! Our job as professional organizers is a lot like the show in that we get to transform spaces […]

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Clutter and anxiety

Nonnahs — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 20:45:44 +0000

Like any other topic, there are two sides to the story of decluttering. Some people can’t get enough while some people can’t be bothered. These are quotes from an online discussion (reddit) on clutter and anxiety: When I have a bad day, vacuuming, tidying up and throwing out significantly improves my mood. Physical activity helps […]

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A Cluttered Life

Nonnahs — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 20:25:52 +0000

People often fall into two categories when they hear the term professional organizer: OMG I need one of those right now! or Who would pay someone to organize for them? That is ridiculous. For people in both of those categories, the following videos are very helpful to watch. Created by three UCLA social scientists, the […]

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Professional organizing isn’t just for extreme clutter

Nonnahs — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:39:57 +0000

You don’t have to be an extreme clutterer to benefit from professional organizing. Even relatively organized people need help organizing sometimes. Not sure where your home fits in? Extreme clutter is overwhelming. It’s piles and piles of stuff — old bills, junk mail, damaged kitchen gadgets and unwanted clothes. Extreme clutterers regularly can’t find items […]

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Help! There’s a ceiling fan on my dining room table!

Nonnahs — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:54:58 +0000

There really is. There’s a mattress in my living room, propped up against the couch. There’s a filing cabinet out on my front porch and a rug rolled up against the wall of my bedroom. It’s all-out-MAYHEM! And it is making me mental. This fall we had a studio built out back for Jeff so […]

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How to Conquer Clutter: 3 tips for reducing clutter in your house

Nonnahs — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:10:58 +0000

Watch Video Thanks to Don Andrues, a realtor here in Pasadena, for having me as an expert on his “Instant Home Tips” series. This short little video contains three of my top suggestions for conquering clutter. Get Organized Already!

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