You know that feeling after a good summer rain and the fresh, crisp smells that go with it? The rain knocks the dust from the air, cools the blacktop, and drops the temperature. Streams that were low are flowing again. The world feels refreshed. The focus is not on the rain or the dust or the […]
In the world of organizing, we organizers LOVE to label. Labels add clarity, reduce confusion and help others support the system you are creating. But labeling should only apply to things. When we begin to label ourselves and others we often find the result to be harsh and limiting. The language that you use to […]
“I had been needing something my whole life,” Elena B, one of Sappari Solutions’ fantastic clients, said in a recent conversation. Elena shared that she had seriously lived a whole life of disorganization. Unable to get ahead of paperwork, it was a struggle to pull everything together when things like taxes needed to be done. […]
Possessions or Possession? As Americans, we live in a society that puts a huge emphasis on possessions. Whether it’s advertisers telling us that we should have more, or trends and movements that encourage having less, there is always someone telling us that possessions, or the lack of them, are what define us. In a sense […]
Professional Organizing What is it and how can you benefit from it? As the owner of Sappari Solutions, I have been in this business for over 10 years. As our business has grown, it has been so rewarding to see first hand how organizing services can free people from clutter and truly help […]
This is your clutter wake up call. In 2004–when I started working with people to create systems, letting go of clutter and excess, and taking control of their lives–you would see the occasional article on clutter. It would likely show up in a spring cleaning issue of your favorite magazine, or maybe Martha Stewart would offer a few […]
“I don’t know where to start, can you help with that?” asks Annie as we talk on the phone about her upcoming organizing appointment. “Absolutely. It’s what we do.” I respond. Getting organized is not just about buying cute bins at Target® to hold all the little shoes that are cluttering the foyer. So […]
Our August 10 Acts of Organization Contest winner is Lori from Aberdeen! Lori won two hours of organizing, working with professionals Karin Walker and Mary Ratzesberger. This is our way of giving back to the community in honor of celebrating our 10th Anniversary. Here is her story! Lori, a military wife and mother, has quite […]
Sleep Diet & Exercise lead to better organization! What do diet, sleep and exercise have to do with getting organized? Everything. Often, I hear from clients that they want to get organized or get a handle on their time in order that they may cook healthier meals, have time for exercise or manage their sleep […]
INTERVIEW WITH THE WINNER OF THE B’MORE ORGANIZED CONTEST This month we are talking with the garage makeover winner of NAPO Baltimore’s B’More Organized Contest. Chris received organizing from Sappari Solutions, Arrange Professional Organizing and Home Organizing Made Easy. She also received paper shredding services from The Shred Mill and junk removal from Bumble Junk. […]