Organizing By Olympia

Are you a go-getter who’s motivated to tackle clutter and get organized, but you’re stuck on where to start? Maybe hiring a professional organizer to come to your home to do the work, just isn’t in the cards right now. But you know you need guidance, structure, and expert input! You're not alone. Many people want to take charge of their own spaces, but the process can feel daunting. Without a clear starting point, strategy, or direction, even the most motivated among us can hit a wall. That’s exactly where  DIY Organizing  comes in.   WHAT IS DIY ORGANIZING? There are a couple of different ways that a professional organizer may approach DIY Organizing for a client: Virtual or in-person strategizing and planning. Virtual DIY organizing is through video conferencing (Zoom, FaceTime, Google Meet, or Teams). You will work one-on-one with a professional organizer who can “see” your space without stepping foot in your home. Together you will walk through your s...

Moving to a new place can be a very exciting time. It can be the start of a new chapter in life, new opportunities, new places and things to discover. And possibly even a reinvention of your space's identity. And with it comes so many questions... What do I need to plan & schedule? What supplies do I need to make this go as smoothly as possible? When should I start packing? How did I collect so much “stuff”?! Can I manage this on my own, or should/can I hire help? No matter how you slice it, moving is a big to-do. I want to help you to make it manageable, less stressful, and maintain the excitement for your new chapter all at the same time. I’m going to break the process of a successful move down to 4 categories: PLANNING DECLUTTERING PACKING  MOVING DAY When you’re settled into your new house, townhouse, apartment, condo, cabin, you’ll reflect and say “dang, that wasn’t as bad as I was expecting”. Then you will be able to help your friends and family with the k...

Summer inherently instills excitement for freedom, adventure, and fun. Summer can also be hectic and chaotic when you want to get to the fun stuff, but logistics aren’t going smoothly. I’ve put together a list of 5 ways, in order, to make summer vacation and time-off more enjoyable, by organizing everything in advance.  When it’s time to have fun, the stages are set; We can maximize enjoyment by minimizing potential logistical snafus.   1. PLAN AHEAD – Calendar Organization Before you start heading out on those adventures, and before the kids go into free-for-all-summer-mode, it’s wise to put together a detailed calendar of what will be going on for several months  when the normal structure is not there to follow. Things to Add to The Calendar Might Be: - Vacations - Activities - Chore schedule for all members of the household - Vehicle preventative maintenance prior to and during summer months  to  avoid any unforeseen breakdowns - ...

  As we enter the official celebratory time of Mothers and Fathers, I want to offer some support and guidance on how to address removing items from your home that contain  emotional value .   There is clutter we collect and obtain through the years that is more than just “stuff.” Some of it contains or evokes connection, memories, and love; for times gone by, loved ones lost, and memories that we cherish for and with people we love. Just the thought of parting with sentimental items can cause some folks to feel deep guilt and sadness. I promise, it is OK to feel this way, and it is also OK to let things go. Once “things” are removed from our space that we simply don’t want there anymore, the missing of it quickly goes away. Speaking from a lot of experience, I can tell you that there is a fresh breath of life when one declutters, even of items that I and others I’ve worked with thought would feel devastated about parting with.   There are 3 hurdles that we can face w...