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Organizing Scarves Vertically

3/1/2023

Have you tried storing your scarves vertically? The idea is to fold and 'file' them vertically so that you can see them all at a glance.

It can make it easier to get dressed if you can easily see which ones match your outfit. It also helps prevent 'losing' scarves that get buried in a pile or under others on a hanger. It's easy to take one out and put one away. If all of that sounds great to you, then this might be the way you consider organizing your own scarves!

Of course, one important part of organizing is to know yourself - what you are likely to do and not do. The potential downside with this method is if you know you won't fold them and put them back. In that case, this is the wrong method for you!

There are various ways you might store the scarves when folded in this manner. A drawer works nicely, as does a plastic bin. The key is to fold fold them in a way that they fit in the 'container' and that they hold each other up. You might add dividers to help them stay upright.

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What is the KonMari Method®?

2/1/2023

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"The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life."
-The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo
Japanese organizer, author of "Joy at Work" & "Spark Joy", and & star of "Tidying Up" on Netflix

Marie Kondo's method is based on the philosophy that we, as a society, own more things than we want or need, often accumulated over many years. Scientific research shows that clutter causes us both mental and physical stress.

Clark, M. (2018). How decluttering your space could make you healthier and happier. [online] Mayo Clinic.

Close up of bookshelf with plant in white plastic pot and several Marie Kondo books lined up

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Organizing Pregnancy and Maternity Clothes

10/14/2022

Pregnancy and postpartum are times of so much joy and expectation! While this is a wonderful time, it can also be filled with lots of change, many decisions to make, and plenty of extra tasks. The last thing you want to do is open your closet in the morning and be disappointed that you don't fit into your clothes and stressed because you don't know what to wear. Let me share the journey of one new mom that I worked with as an example.

Wooden chest of drawers with one drawer open and showing undergarments stacked haphazardly

Before Photo: Maternity Undergarments

Wooden chest of drawers with one drawer open with neatly stacked maternity undergarments and wet wipes.

After Photo: Maternity Undergarments

The client was a new mom who was frustrated with getting dressed each day. Her closet was overflowing, yet she couldn't fit into most of the clothes. Not only was it difficult to locate something that fit, but it was also taking an emotional toll knowing that the clothes didn't fit. She ended up wearing the same few items over and over as they came out of the wash.

How do you Organize a Whole Home? (client story)

10/7/2022

I often get asked some version of the following. "Exactly what do you do when working with a client?"

That's a great question! So glad you asked. Today, I'm going to share with you an example of working with a client organizing her whole home.

Every client is different, but here is the general process for going through your whole home. This process is based on Marie Kondo's method of tidying, The KonMari Method®.

The client had just moved and wanted to settle into her new home. We spent two sessions working on her clothes, "joy checking" them one-at-a-time. We began with her tops hanging in the closet: she picked them up one by one and paid attention to how her body responded when she held the item. How did she feel about each item? Did it fit and was she excited to wear it? We divided the closet into areas for different types of clothing and made sure that she could quickly find any item. We even made a drawer for swimsuits!

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