We all have them and if you're short like me even more shelves fall in the hard to reach category. They are great in theory (extra storage!) but in reality, this space is inconvenient and underused. As a professional organizer, I see this all the time and with the holidays coming up, it’s the perfect moment to put that space to good use. 1. Store once-a-year holiday items. Those upper cabinets are prime real estate for things you only need seasonally, Thanksgiving serving platters,...

This week, I had the privilege of helping one of my senior clients downsize for the second time this year. Each move has meant adjusting to a smaller space and this one came with a unique challenge right at the front door. When I arrived at his new apartment, I immediately noticed that his dining table took up nearly the entire entranceway. It was a beautiful, well-loved piece, but far too large for the layout. Every time he came or went, he had to squeeze by. It wasn’t safe or practical, and...

As a professional organizer, everyone wants to see the before-and-after photos. It makes sense, people want to see transformation. And...