As Seen in Maine Women Magazine By Sarah Holman – April 30, 2019 The Japanese declutterer is all the rage. But some of Maine’s professional organizers pre-date her. Others model themselves on her. Before there was world-famous Marie Kondo and The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, there was Dawna Hall. She started her Portland-based company…
[read more]Organizing Myth #1 : Decorating style and organization go hand-in-hand
A few months ago, a friend came over to my house with Thai food and open curiosity about what a professional organizer’s home would look like. Expecting a sparse, sleek living space, she was surprised to see I have “stuff” and lots of it. That, and the fact my 1930’s bungalow is funky and eclectically…
[read more]How To Be Objective When Purging Your (un)Wanted Clutter
We all know how overwhelming the prospect of sorting/purging can be. Making decisions is mentally exhausting! Especially when you leave them for later, and they start to pile up. So how do you make going through the piles easier, now that they’re noticeably taking over? Oh, and by this, I don’t just mean your space….
[read more]The Importance of Being Labeled
I know that we (or most of us) have been taught that labeling is not. nice. However! When it comes to your inanimate objects…your belongings…your stuff, I’m here to tell you… It’s the best! In my experience working in this field, so far, I am getting a general vibe that my people want (and need)…
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