Whether you are organizing the kitchen drawer, a closet or an entire room. the process of getting the work done can be simplIfied into a basic five-step process identified by the acronym “SPACE”. This approach, first established by Julie Morgenstern, is only slightly modified here: SPACE = Sort – Sort all items into basic categories… Continue Reading
I believe in matter and energy. I believe that everything, all of us and everything around us, is some form of matter and energy, spinning together, evolving and all connected. Human beings are a lot of energy and only bits of matter (ask a shark!). A tree, on the other hand, is more matter than… Continue Reading
Most, if not all, organizing projects do not start with shopping for containers. Indeed, that is almost the last step. The process actually begins with sorting and purging, then you choose where to put things based on usage, accessibility, proximity, etc. Only then, once you know what you have for a space, is it time… Continue Reading
Just as a Feng Shui practitioner helps to remedy energetic imbalances in a space, so too can a Professional Organizer help you improve the energy in your space where clutter is a block. I was taking care of some business at City Hall and was asked what do we do at BALANCE. When I explained… Continue Reading
If you are procrastinating on getting organized, read this. Here is what my client said to me Friday before beginning our session to continue organizing her home (something she has been wanting to do for years!) This client is a busy, single, working professional. So far, we had organized all of her clothing, accessories and… Continue Reading
About a year ago, someone gave me the gift of a lovely little memo book encased in silver. It has a red leather front and silver pen that clasps the notebook shut. Yes, I’m organized, so I put it in a small drawer in my office that holds my reasonable collection of note pads. (I… Continue Reading
Nancy will be appearing on Blog Talk Radio with Dale Little and her program: Business Strategies That Work! Dale regularly hosts speakers who empower Small Businesses with practical tips and techniques to increase small business profitability. Her shows cover the topics of Marketing, Social Media, Web Presence, Communication, Administration, Motivation and much more. Tune in to… Continue Reading
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My sweet Boxer Kenya lost her battle with stomach cancer on July 28th, 2011. Her photo through the years adorns this site, as she has and will forever adorn my heart. Rest in Peace Kenya, my sweet Boxer. June 26, 2000 – July 28, 2011 Continue Reading
I was listening to talk show a while back on NPR where the respected commentator asked a panel repeatedly: “What are you doing to affect sustainability in your everyday life.” For a long time, the educated and interesting members of the speaker panel could NOT answer this simple question. It was evaded, ..ignored. Finally a… Continue Reading