A Professional Organizer’s Favorite Options for Ikea Trofast’s Metal Mesh Bin Labels What even are these Ikea Trofast bins? The IKEA Trofast system is an absolute staple in playrooms, craft spaces, and home offices. While standard plastic Trofast tubs take adhesive vinyl stickers easily, the powder-coated mesh metal Trofast bins present a unique labeling challenge….
Your Kids Have Activities. You Have… *Notifications* Ahhh… back to school. For 24 years of my life I looked forward to back-to-school time. Grade school, college, and then working as a teacher for eight years. (It still feels weird to let August roll by without an anxiety whiplash halfway through!) As my teaching career progressed…
Why Walls Are One of My Favorite Organizing Tools Y’all. I love a wall. More specifically, a windowless wall. Why? Because the organizing possibilities with it are endless. Whether you want to put more of your favorite things on display, add more storage to a tight space, or hang some art, walls won’t let you…
How a Professional Organizer Stays on Top of the Never Ending Family Laundry Cycle Why Laundry Was the Chore I Had to Systemize The dreaded constants- dishes and laundry. They really never end! In my household, my husband and I have decided to split these chores up. At the end of the day, he’s responsible…
How to Make Gifting Season Easier on You (and Still Keep It Sustainable) Gifting season sneaks up on us me every year! One minute it’s October and I’m already ahead of the game. I’m making shared gift lists with my husband and adding things to my cart. I tell myself I’ll circle back when the…
Mise en Place. Kitchen organizing who? Growing up all I wanted to do was (gasp) work in the food industry. At age 11 I would turn on Food Network as soon I got home from school. I would make dinner beside my mom every night (sobbing) and eat out at fanastic Columbus restaurants with friends…
Small, simple, and surprisingly powerful It’s my not-so-secret secret: I love a Lazy Susan. Just obsessed. Tuck one inside a cabinet or pantry and it’s almost an instant functionality boost to any space. These simple little spinning trays are one of the easiest organizing tools to incorporate — and they’re totally underrated! If you’re looking…
Out of Office, Not Out of Sorts 😏 So you’ve got your time-off request approved, the vacation countdown on your fridge is in single digits, and the group chat is buzzing with plans — you’re going on a trip! Whether you’re heading to a beach, a cabin in the woods, or just your in-laws’ house…
Things You’ll Probably Find In Your Home If You’re Interested in a Decluttering Service in Columbus, Ohio Here’s Your (Friendly, Guilt-Free!) Nudge to Let These Things Go Looking for a decluttering service in Columbus, Ohio? You’re not alone! We all save things we don’t really need. If you’ve got a cabinet full of mismatched mugs…
More Than Just a Nap Spot 💤 I’m kind of obsessed with historic homes. I think they’re magical. Knowing that there is just so much history and life wrapped up in a property just makes me happy! I grew up in a home built in the 1920s and always enjoyed its charm- and quirks. Recently…