Welcome to Our Home

I recently began working with a new client, who has given me permission to share one of our first conversations, an interesting exchange that has given me renewed appreciation for my own organization. During our first session, Nancy asked me about my own home and wanted an upfront and honest assessment of how organized I am.

Fair enough, I said with a smile. I continued... Being organized means something different to each individual. To me, it means that I am comfortable in my home and not afraid of the occasional unexpected visitor. I rarely spend more than a minute trying to locate something, whether it be a piece of paper, an article of clothing or a special memory item that has been tucked away.

I am happy in my home and lucky to have time to add the special touches that make it a fun, functional space for myself and my family.

Is it perfect? No. Our lives change too quickly, and my daughter is growing so fast, and so I am always making small changes to make sure that I can stay organized. I would be remiss not to mention, though, that I married the most amazing man, and he and I are complete equals in the task of keeping a happy home and family. He works hard as a culinary arts teacher, and here at home, he cooks almost every night. For that, I will be eternally grateful.

I would consider myself to be a private person, but I am so often asked about my own home that I feel it's time to share a few of my own tried and true organizing tips. Stay tuned, and we'll start with the all-important kitchen and the organizing challenge we faced with just one kitchen drawer...