“I can’t do it,” is a phrase I encourage my clients to abandon and yet that’s exactly what I said when my husband suggested I do a half marathon with him. The idea seemed overwhelming and impossible. I...
Organizing is easier when you’ve got the right tools for the job. As a professional organizer with more than two decades of experience, I have a list of tried and true products I’ve recommended and used with clients for...
Most rooms in your house receive regular attention. It’s not like you’d go the entire year, or even an entire month, without cleaning your bathrooms. It’s one of the most frequented rooms in the house, but because of...
When I stopped to take these pictures of the images on the wall at Disney, my family knew it wasn’t because I love a good fairy tale. It’s because I’m intrigued by what happens in between “Once upon a time” and “happily...
Organizing is easier when you’ve got the right tools for the job. As a professional organizer with more than two decades of experience, I have a list of tried and true products I’ve recommended and used with clients for...
Month by month you should experience more calm as a result of following these organizing tips. The back to school rush can disrupt the flow and the organizing systems you’ve worked hard to put in place, unless you...
This photo won’t win any awards, but it does capture my heart. At the beginning of each year I schedule time for vacations, long weekends and adventures with my husband. We travel together a lot, rarely without a camera...
As a professional organizer with two decades of experience, I discovered tried and true products I’ve used for years. I recommend these products to my clients and use them in my own home because of their durability and...
The key to organizing your home is to tackle bite-sized projects and avoid an all-or-nothing approach. This is especially true in the kitchen. If you can’t find what you need or feel like you’re always cleaning around...
When you’re on what feels like a never-ending road, it’s easy to lose perspective. We forget where the road is leading us and fail to look at our surroundings. This photo reminds me to stop and consider the space I’m in...
You’ve got plenty of options when it comes to finding products on the market to help you organize your space, but how do you know what you really need? As a professional organizer with two decades of experience, I’ve...
This month get inspired to redesign your closet and pantry to work for you. Just because a space has an organizing system in place, doesn’t mean that it’s the right one for you. If you’ve struggled to cram your wardrobe...
You’ve got plenty of options when it comes to finding products on the market to help you organize your space, but how do you know what you really need, or which products will make the most difference? As a professional...
Breathtaking scenery and majestic rock formations abound in Zion National Park, but it was this rock formation that caused me to pause and reflect. Carefully balanced rocks created a tranquil scene and reminded me of...
Organizing your home can be a daunting task, if tackled all at one time. That’s why I’m providing one organizing tip a month that keeps you moving forward toward your goal. When you feel good about the spaces you spend...
You’ve got plenty of options when it comes to finding products on the market to help you organize your space, but how do you know what you really need, or which products will make the most difference? As a professional...
When I need a reminder to take aim at my own dreams, this is the picture I’m drawn to. The aim needed to use a bow and arrow is only part of the message. The other is the importance of overcoming fears. The bow can be...
Each month I’m providing one organizing tip that’s part of a year-long plan. Follow the suggested organizing activities and by the end of the year your entire house will be organized. Resist the urge to tackle too much...
You’ve got plenty of options when it comes to finding products on the market to help you organize your space, but how do you know what you really need, or which products will make the most difference? As a professional...
Sometimes things aren’t what they appear to be. Take this picture, for example. What do you see? Perhaps the bark of a tree or even moss hanging from a branch. It’s neither. I took this picture in 2006 and you might be...
When your space is organized and clutter free, you’re free to be who you’re meant to be. You’re more creative, more productive and more inspired when you feel comfortable in your home or office. If your space has gotten...
Sometimes we don’t understand something until we get to the other side. It’s certainly true in my life. I’ve questioned the validity of the phrase, “you’ll never get more than you handle” more than once and wondered...
Linda Deppa
