We will begin with a free half hour consultation. This allows me to accurately assess the project.  We can discuss different options and your goals.  I will draw up an estimate based on this visit.  It also gives you a chance to get to know me.  Remember, I will be in your home helping you sort through your belongings and papers.  You want someone with whom you feel comfortable. Also, please do not pick up before I arrive or feel embarrassed about your project!  That is why you contacted me and I commend you for taking the first step. 
 
 
 
There are many ways that a professional organizer may customize your organizing experience.  Here are just a few ideas that may be used in any combination:

  •       The Complete Package: I will work side by side with you throughout the entire project, from start to finish and everything in between.   

  •        Think Tank:  You may need some new ideas.  I will provide a plan to follow and you can execute it on your own.

  •        Assignments:  I will work with you during scheduled appointments while you do some assignments between sessions.  

  •        Maintenance:  I follow-up with you after the completion of the project to discuss how it is being maintained. This gives us a chance to make any changes to the current model and discuss any future projects that may have popped up.

  •        Shopping and Product Choice*:  I will assist you in choosing the right products and systems for your space or project.  I can go shopping with you or for you in stores, in catalogues or on the web.  I can also assist you in establishing a budget for these purchases and help you stay within its bounds.

  •       I receive no commission or payment for any products purchased.

  •         Repurpose and Reuse:  You might have all the products you need to reach your organizing goals.  Some creative intervention may be all that is needed.

 
 
There are some general organizational guidelines that I follow with most organizing projects, whether it involves your space, papers, or time.  They are as follows:
 

Assessment:
“The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don’t define them, or ever seriously consider them as believable or achievable.”  - Denis Watley
 

I will help you to:

  • Define achievable goals for the project so that we have a clear understanding of what we are working toward.

  • Determine what you like about the space and what is causing the most problems.

  • Explore the underlying cause of the problem, such as lack of time, difficulty making decisions, no homes for objects, attachment to objects, etc.
 
 
Sorting and Decision Making:
“The first step to getting the things that you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.”  - Ben Stein
 

I will assist you:

  • By physically sorting through your belongings and papers in an orderly manner.

  • In clarifying what is important to you so that you may keep the most treasured objects or items.

  • By encouraging you to be honest with yourself and only keep things that you feel are essential.  However, they are your things so you have the final say in what stays and what goes.

 
 

The Plan:

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”  - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
 

I will:

  • Develop creative and lasting solutions that work with your lifestyle.  This will help to keep you organized with a minimum amount of effort. 

  • Advise you on the appropriate products and containers needed for your project.  We will establish a budget for these items and get the best bang for your buck.  Often times, we can repurpose items that you already own.
 
 
Action:
“To will is to select a goal, determine a course of action that will bring one to that goal, and then hold to that action till the goal is reached.  The key is action.”  - Michael Hanson
 

We will:

  • Place all of your belongings in their respective containers and put new systems into effect.

  • Have  everyone that would be using the space or area do a “tour” of the newly organized region. For example, demonstrate how the new file system works, point out the different activity areas, or go through the new planner.

  • Determine if there are any last minute changes we need to make to the project. 

 
 
Availability:

I have appointments available during the week, as well as evening and weekends.  I will do my best to be available at times that are most convenient for you.
 
Rates:

I charge an hourly rate and may charge a modest travel charge depending on your location.  Discounts are given on the flat rate when time is bought in blocks.  Please contact me for specific information concerning rates for your project.