Articles by Tailorly, Professional Home Organizing

If you are anything like me, turning the paper pages of a good book while relaxing on a beach chair or a comfortable couch is a total pleasure — one not quite matched by reading a novel on a hard, cold electronic device. For many of us, books and othe…

If you are anything like me, turning the paper pages of a good book while relaxing on a beach chair or a comfortable couch is a total pleasure — one not quite matched by reading a novel on a hard, cold electronic device. For many of us, books and othe…

The start of a new year often brings the urge to declutter and organize, but as January turns to February, that urge may begin to wane. Fortunately, there are other ways to motivate yourself to tackle the decluttering and organizing challenge. One is …

January can inspire a lot of energy and goal-setting — sometimes, with goals that can be difficult to accomplish, given our schedules. Many of us, for instance, don’t feel we have the time to tackle a whole house declutter. If that describes you,…

Do you feel burdened by too many belongings? Is your desk piled high with papers, magazines and unpaid bills? If so, clutter may be holding you back from living the life you had envisioned for yourself. As a professional home organizer, I’ve noticed t…

Remodeling is an opportunity to create a space that reflects your personal style — but just as important, it’s an opportunity to incorporate better functionality for your everyday living. As a professional organizer, I’ve seen homes that were aestheti…

Over the years, I have discovered that being the holiday “hostess with the mostest” is not about having the perfect home, the most delicious meals and the most inspired holiday decor. The best hosts are the ones who are relaxed, welcoming and seem to …

One of the big decisions you face during a home renovation is how to best live through it: Should you stay or should you go? If you decide that vacating your home seems like the best course of action, there are several steps you can take to make your …