Clutter, disorganization, procrastination, and even a messy schedule can cause us and our loved ones incredible stress.

A professional organizer offers a different perspective or FRESH eyes on what is and isn't working in your home. You may have already tried getting organized on your own but simply did not have the time or ability to get it done. No matter how big or small the job is, a professional organizer should be able to work with you to make sure your home is organized, functional and comfortable.

You can expect me to arrive on time, with lots of energy and ready to work! After discussing our plan of action we begin with your highest priority room/space. I will take everything out, begin the sorting process and help you to decide what to keep, donate or toss. While we are working on the sorting and purging process your home will look worse before it looks better but don't worry, everything will look amazing at the end! Once everything has a place it will be much easier for you to keep your home organized.

I do not recommend purchasing any storage products prior to the sorting and purging process once it's hard to know how what items will be left and what items require storage. We also don't know yet where all items will be stored.

That depends on several factors including; the amount of space you would like organized, the amount of things in those spaces, your ability to make quick decisions, and your available time, energy, budget and more. My work sessions range from 4 to 6 hours and include the process of decluttering, sorting, purging, categorizing, organizing, wrapping up, scheduling the next session and collecting payment. I try to be as flexible as possible and work within my client's availability, budget and energy level. For some clients, it means going full force, nearly everyday for a week or more until everything is completed. For others, it means going slowly through things over a few months or even a year.

Initially yes! You will need to participate in the initial decluttering, decision making process. Depending on your available time and budget, you can choose to work along with me or simply direct what items stay or go and I will do the rest! To make the most of our session time, I usually ask that distractions be minimal for the sake of efficiency and productive progress of each session. I will often give my clients some “homework” in between service sessions, so time is used efficiently.

No! You will always make the decision on what stays and what goes but the success of getting and staying organized depends a lot on the size of your space and the amount of things it can actually hold. If you wish to have a home that functions well, you want it filled only with things that you truly love and need. I won't force you to let go of anything you don't want to, but I will guide you through making the decisions that will give you the home you want.

We will work with you to deal with donations and unwantedi items. Donations can go to local thrift stores, recycling goes to the depot and garbage goes to the dump. Unwanted items that are highly valuable can be appraised by a professional and sold accordingly

It depends on your budget and how much needs done. There is no commitment to how much you need to spend. I will help you to identify your goals and present you with inexpensive options on how to achieve them. I will not pressure you into spending more money than you are able to and will find the best solution to work within your budget.

Absolutely. Everything we discuss, as well as details of your home will be kept completely confidential. I will ask you to review our terms and conditions before starting.

Yes and no! You can simply prepare your mind for the coming day. Get excited! Look at pinterest posts. Read organizing books or listen to organizing motivational podcasts if you like!

As far as tidying up beforehand, please don't! It is best for your professional organizer to see your home exactly the way you use it, so no - please don't tidy up before we arrive. Remember, there are no judgments here so please don't feel nervous or embarrassed.

Yes! Clients often feel embarrassed when they are disorganized, however there is absolutely no reason to feel ashamed about your situation. As a professional organizer, my role is to help you to take a step back, breath and look at organizing tasks one step at a time.

No, I do not as it requires sprecialized help.

Visit the link bellow or call 3-1-1 to get help for a family member, friend or a neighbor impacted by compulsive hoarding.

http://vancouver.ca/people-programs/hoarding-action-response-team.aspx

If for some reason a client needs to cancel a session we require at least 48 hours notice to avoid a 2 hour cancellation fee. I will typically contact my clients 72 hours prior to our appointment to confirm.