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Efficiency is the New Organized: How to Clear Mental Clutter and Reclaim Your Time
It’s never a surprise when people learn that I’m an organized person—it kind of comes with the territory of being a professional organizer. But I think the real key to appearing organized is actually being efficient with your time. Efficiency is what allows us to be productive. All of my clients—and honestly, just about everyone I meet—have busy schedules. That busyness often leads to mental clutter. To help with this specific kind of clutter, I’m mixing things up and creatin
Making Space with Lily
Feb 54 min read


January Reset-Time to Get Organized
January is a time full of resolutions. Many people are ready to hit the ground running with self-improvement, and getting organized frequently tops the list! While holiday festivities are fun and cozy for many, it can also be a relief to get your house back in order by putting all your holiday décor away. Today, I took down my second set of holiday decorations for a client (third, if I include my own), and if you are like the many people still waiting for the “right time” to
Making Space with Lily
Jan 134 min read


Frequently Asked Questions as a Certified Professional Organizer®
How did you get started as a professional organizer? I’ve always enjoyed organizing—especially for other people! When I babysat in middle...
Making Space with Lily
Sep 29, 20254 min read


Organize for Back to School: Creating a Homework Zone
1. Ease In with Small Shifts As the school year kicks off, it’s tempting to go all in and overhaul the whole house. Instead, take my...
Making Space with Lily
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Organize Your Summer Like a Pro: Tips for Busy Parents with Kids
Now that Maycember is behind us, and the kids are spending more time than usual at home, having an organized home is more critical than...
Making Space with Lily
Jun 9, 20253 min read


Gifts That Don’t Add Clutter
With Mothers’ and Fathers’ Days (and various family) birthdays on the horizon, I have been asked several times for gift suggestions, and...
Making Space with Lily
May 3, 20253 min read


Getting Ready to Move?
I personally believe that 80% of organizational problems would be solved if you pack properly when you move. Here are some of my tips to...
Making Space with Lily
Mar 28, 20253 min read


Photo and Video Conversion
Photos and home videos are not only fun to look through, but they help us keep a record of our families and our personal legacies. This...
Making Space with Lily
Mar 10, 20253 min read


Is your ‘to sell’ pile holding you back?
Many times, in the decluttering process, my clients come across items of perceived value, and the only reason they hesitate to get rid of...
Making Space with Lily
Feb 11, 20252 min read


Celebrate the Journey: Be Proud of Every Step You Take
Today I want to talk about something that resonates deeply with me, especially as we head into the final stretch of the year. It's a...
Making Space with Lily
Dec 6, 20242 min read


10 things to get rid of right now
Many people struggle with clutter because they just don’t know where to start. Here's an easy list of things that you can get rid of...
Making Space with Lily
Nov 12, 20243 min read


How to Stay Organized during the Holidays and Party Planning
Most households have a selection of seasonal or occasional items that come out only once or twice a year. So, how do I keep them organized?
Making Space with Lily
Oct 24, 20242 min read


What to expect when working with me for general decluttering:
The first step to achieving an organized home is often decluttering. Even if you don’t think you have much to get rid of, most people are...
Making Space with Lily
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Do you really need all that paperwork?
For many sorting through papers is a daunting, unsatisfying task, but if you let it get away from you, it becomes something that can take...
Making Space with Lily
Aug 30, 20244 min read


The Book Lover’s Dilemma
I LOVE to read. I personally read close to 100 books a year and my “to be read” list never gets any shorter. That doesn’t mean I have...
Making Space with Lily
Aug 22, 20243 min read


Decluttering to Prepare for Back to School
If you are a mom like me, you are probably counting down the minutes until your little loves are back to school. Summer has been fun, but...
Making Space with Lily
Aug 14, 20243 min read


How Decluttering Your Home Can Improve Your Mental Health
Hey there, space makers! Lily here, and today we're diving deep into the connection between our physical environment and our mental...
Making Space with Lily
Jul 22, 20242 min read


10 Tips for Closet Organizing with Product Recommendations
Whether you are already a clothing minimalist or have just finished sorting and narrowing down your things, getting your closet to a...
Making Space with Lily
Jun 26, 20243 min read


Tips for Sorting and Storing Baby Clothes
There are 2 things that make organizing with babies difficult: 1. They require a lot of (often expensive) stuff, and 2. They change...
Making Space with Lily
Jun 11, 20243 min read


Cleaning out the Closet: Clothes decluttering 101
With the change from winter to summer upon us, I have many clients ready to finally tackle their closets, so I decided to share my...
Making Space with Lily
May 30, 20244 min read
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