Entries by Ellen

Emergency Preparedness: Organizing Your Important Documents

    Your news is filled with weather-related emergencies, families’ homes being devastated, and natural disasters.  On any given day, we could be faced with the unexpected in a significant way.  In case of an emergency, we want to have access to the very important papers we need to assist those we love. To be prepared, […]

Stop Clutter Before It Starts: 5 Items to Decline Before Bringing Them Home

As a Certified Professional Organizer working with families and professionals across Houston, I  know that decluttering doesn’t start in your closet. It starts at the point of entry. The easiest way to keep your home organized is to thoughtfully decline items before they ever come through the door. Free items, samples, and well-intentioned giveaways often […]

Top 3 Areas to Declutter and Organize Every Season

A simple seasonal reset can dramatically improve how your home functions day‑to‑day. Focusing on strategic, high‑traffic zones can make your home feel lighter and more streamlined. Three areas in particular tend to collect clutter faster than we realize are the medicine cabinet, the pantry, and the infamous junk drawer. Because these are small, manageable spaces, […]