You can learn more about my approach and organizing philosophies right there. But the short answer is...

If you're ready to take back your space, and truly get to the heart of your clutter, then we're probably an excellent fit - so schedule a call, and we can make sure we'll work well together.

If you just want new organizing solutions for all the stuff you already own, with no decluttering, then I'm probably not the right organizer for you.

We’ll have a video call using a platform such as Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime. From there, it’s just like a normal in-person session. We’ll walk through and take a look at your space (so make sure you use a portable device such as a laptop or phone), we’ll get a sense of what changes will make you feel more joyful right from the start, and dive into the process of reclaiming your space and getting it organized for your current season of life. Together, we’ll go through the whole decluttering process, and come up with an organization plan that is specifically designed for your life in your space.

Exactly how long your project takes will depend on a couple of factors including how quickly you make decisions about what to keep and what to let go of, how large an area you want to tackle, how much stuff you have, how much you put into the project between sessions, and the pace we work through that stuff.

Some projects can get done in a session or two. While some projects can take dozens of sessions to complete. (Example: a home with 4 bedrooms, basement and garage that has been lived in forty years.) In our first session together, we'll come up with an action plan which will include next steps and an executable game plan.

Each session is five hours. Over the years I have found that five hours is the sweet spot to get the most bang for your buck. We start at 10 am and finish at 3:00 pm, including a brief break for lunch.

That mostly depends on your schedule. We can do them one day right after the other, or spread them out as far apart as once a week.

I strongly suggest not scheduling sessions further apart than once per week. If clients schedule them further apart than that, they have a tendency to loose momentum. The closer together you sessions are, the more we can build up momentum and the less time you have to live in a state of being only semi-organized.

The KonMari Method® is an organizing technique pioneered by Marie Kondo and popularized by her bestselling book “The Life-Changing Art of Tidying Up”. This method is known for being thorough, fast, and intense.

"The KonMari Method® is a way of life and a state of mind that encourages cherishing the things that spark joy in people’s lives.

Belongings are acknowledged for their service and thanked before being discarded, if they no longer spark joy.

People are drawn to this philosophy not only due to its effectiveness, but also because it places great importance on being mindful, introspective, and optimistic."

— from KonMari.com

If you choose to work through this method, we'll go through everything you own by category (rather than by location) and keep only the possessions that truly "spark joy" for you. This process eliminates your clutter once and for all, meaning that organizing and enjoying what you truly love is a piece of cake.

Monday through Saturday. So if you work outside of your home throughout the week - we can still get you organized!

I'm based out of the San Francisco Bay Area.

I also work with clients outside of the Bay Area (across the USA and throughout Europe) - in these cases, there may be associated travel costs. If you're based outside of the San Francisco Bay Area and think you may want to work together - please do get in touch, I'd love to talk with you.

I also offer virtual or distance sessions by video chat if, for whatever reason, we’re unable to meet in person.

Yes, you need to be on hand.

Exactly how hands on you need to be depends on what we are decluttering and how we're organizing. If we're going through the KonMari Method™ of decluttering, then you absolutely need to be there for all of it. If we're going through a specific space then the more personal the space and objects are, the more personally involved you'll need to be; the more impersonal it is, the more I can do on my own.

If you need to reschedule or cancel a scheduled appointment, you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your scheduled appointment. Canceling a scheduled appointment with less than 48 hours’ notice will be billed at 50% of the agreed-upon rate.

Bags & boxes to collect trash, recycling, and donations. I also bring commercial strength bags (at cost). A dust rag or wipes for dusting. And water for staying well hydrated. That's it!

Please, please, please DON'T buy any more storage containers before we begin. Most of us have all the storage we need right at our fingertips. And if you really do need more bins or shelving you'll have a far better sense of how many bins or how much shelving, if you declutter first.