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Project 333: What I learned from Courtney Carver about my clothes, and about myself.
Closets, Decluttering, Inspiration, Minimalism

Project 333: What I learned from Courtney Carver about my clothes, and about myself.

Aug 8, 2016 | Closets, Decluttering, Inspiration, Minimalism | 3 comments

I recently had the opportunity to go see and hear Courtney Carver, of Be More With Less. Courtney is the creator of the...

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Bedroom, Cleaning Tips, Closets

Think You Could Never Learn to Fold a Fitted Sheet? Think Again!

Feb 23, 2016 | Bedroom, Cleaning Tips, Closets | 2 comments

Ever thought that you’d just NEVER get your folded sheets to look folded and neat, instead of taking over your linen...

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Week 8 of the Clever Girl Organizing Challenge:  All the Linens!
Bathroom, Bedroom, Closets, Decluttering

Week 8 of the Clever Girl Organizing Challenge: All the Linens!

Feb 22, 2016 | Bathroom, Bedroom, Closets, Decluttering | 0 comments

Welcome to Week 8!  When this week is done, we are HALF OVER with this fantastic challenge, which I have heard from so many of...

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Week 6 of the Clever Girl Organizing Challenge, All the Clothes, part 3
Bedroom, Closets, Decluttering

Week 6 of the Clever Girl Organizing Challenge, All the Clothes, part 3

Feb 8, 2016 | Bedroom, Closets, Decluttering | 0 comments

It’s Week 6!   We’re still in the area of our wardrobes, but we’re moving past the primary parts — the...

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Week 5 of the 2016 Clever Girl Organizing Challenge: All the Clothes, Week 2
Bedroom, Closets, Decluttering

Week 5 of the 2016 Clever Girl Organizing Challenge: All the Clothes, Week 2

Feb 1, 2016 | Bedroom, Closets, Decluttering | 0 comments

It’s Week 5.  First, a shout out:  You’re more than 25% done with The Challenge!  Hooray!  High Fives for Everyone!...

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Week 4 of the Clever Girl Organizing Challenge, All the Clothes, Week 1
Cleaning Tips, Closets

Week 4 of the Clever Girl Organizing Challenge, All the Clothes, Week 1

Jan 25, 2016 | Cleaning Tips, Closets | 0 comments

We’re spending the next 3 weeks focusing on your wardrobe and accessories.  But, we can’t really focus on that...

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My Favorite Products from the NAPO2015 Conference
Closets, Products

My Favorite Products from the NAPO2015 Conference

Apr 27, 2015 | Closets, Products | 0 comments

After a week of hosting family for a visit, then a week at NAPO2015 in Los Angeles, and then a week of trying to get my life...

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Week 12 of 15 in 15 in ’15 Challenge: Towels, Sheets and Blankets
Bathroom, Bedroom, Closets, Spring Cleaning

Week 12 of 15 in 15 in ’15 Challenge: Towels, Sheets and Blankets

Mar 20, 2015 | Bathroom, Bedroom, Closets, Spring Cleaning | 0 comments

Cleaning out the linen supply is not only a great 15 in 15 in ’15 challenge, but a fantastic one for our Spring Cleaning...

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Week 10 of 15 in 15 in ’15:  Socks and Underwear (I know; very sexy!)
Closets, Decluttering

Week 10 of 15 in 15 in ’15: Socks and Underwear (I know; very sexy!)

Mar 6, 2015 | Closets, Decluttering | 0 comments

Week 10!  We’re two-thirds of the way there! I’m embarrassed to say that this week’s 15 in 15 in ’15 is...

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Week 3 of 15 in 15 in ’15:  Clean Out That Closet! (Or dresser. Or Armoire. Or totes. Wherever You’re Hiding All Those Clothes.)
Closets, Decluttering

Week 3 of 15 in 15 in ’15: Clean Out That Closet! (Or dresser. Or Armoire. Or totes. Wherever You’re Hiding All Those Clothes.)

Jan 16, 2015 | Closets, Decluttering | 0 comments

Well, you read yesterday’s post, so this shouldn’t be a surprise.  You’re in your third week of  UnShopping 15...

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Top 5 Rules for Reviewing Your Wardrobe (and letting go of the items that fail the test)
Closets, Decluttering

Top 5 Rules for Reviewing Your Wardrobe (and letting go of the items that fail the test)

Jan 15, 2015 | Closets, Decluttering | 0 comments

Clothes in your closet, your dresser, your armoire, wherever they are. This is a top topic I work with clients on all the time....

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Organizing Challenge:  T-Shirt Fold-and-File  (revisiting one of my top posts!)
Bedroom, Clever Girl Solutions, Closets

Organizing Challenge: T-Shirt Fold-and-File
(revisiting one of my top posts!)

Jan 29, 2014 | Bedroom, Clever Girl Solutions, Closets | 1 comment

I get a lot of great feedback on the post I shared a few months ago about fold-and-file t-shirts.   It caused a lot of buzz when...

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Organizing Challenge: Socks and Underwear Drawers
Bedroom, Closets, Decluttering

Organizing Challenge: Socks and Underwear Drawers

Jan 22, 2014 | Bedroom, Closets, Decluttering | 1 comment

It’s the most boring task in the world, isn’t it?  Organizing the socks and underwear drawers is practically a...

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Organizing Challenge:  Linen Closet
Closets, Decluttering

Organizing Challenge: Linen Closet

Jan 10, 2014 | Closets, Decluttering | 0 comments

I launched the 2014 – Resolution to Get Organized with Clever Girl Organizing earlier this week.  For the month of...

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Before and After: Storage Room / Cedar Closet
Before and After, Closets, Decluttering

Before and After: Storage Room / Cedar Closet

Nov 6, 2013 | Before and After, Closets, Decluttering | 2 comments

Great project this weekend with a client to attack the home’s storage room/cedar closet.  Her family uses this space,...

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Storing T-shirts a New Way…  File Them Away!
Before and After, Closets, Decluttering

Storing T-shirts a New Way… File Them Away!

Oct 30, 2013 | Before and After, Closets, Decluttering | 4 comments

You know how T-shirt drawers are.  They’re not doing your t-shirt collection any favors.You only wear the stuff on the top...

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Before and After: Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Bedroom, Before and After, Closets

Before and After: Bedroom Walk-in Closet

Oct 24, 2013 | Bedroom, Before and After, Closets | 12 comments

I got to work on a GREAT space with a client this week. She and her husband share a walk-in closet, that has some tall built-in...

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What to do with that Wedding Dress….
Closets, Decluttering, Donations

What to do with that Wedding Dress….

Oct 3, 2013 | Closets, Decluttering, Donations | 0 comments

It may not surprise you to know that my wedding dress is not something I kept or am storing.  When I got married, “Trash...

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Organizing Your Home for Autumn
Closets, Decluttering, Garage, Seasons

Organizing Your Home for Autumn

Sep 26, 2013 | Closets, Decluttering, Garage, Seasons | 0 comments

It’s finally my favorite time of year: Autumn!  I know not all my readers experience New England autumn (you know, where...

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Before and After: Home Office in a Closet, revisited
Before and After, Closets, Home Office

Before and After: Home Office in a Closet, revisited

Sep 9, 2013 | Before and After, Closets, Home Office | 0 comments

One project I was excited to work on this summer was helping a woman with her home office in a closet. Having a home office in a...

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Before and After: Entry Way
Before and After, Closets, Entryway / Mudroom

Before and After: Entry Way

Jul 17, 2013 | Before and After, Closets, Entryway / Mudroom | 0 comments

I was so excited to work with my latest client!  She has a beautiful home, full of detail and charm, and a lot of great space....

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Why your closet should look like a rainbow
Bedroom, Closets, Decluttering

Why your closet should look like a rainbow

Jun 14, 2013 | Bedroom, Closets, Decluttering | 1 comment

In a conversation earlier today about closet organizing, someone asked “Sometimes I see pictures of closets where...

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The 12th Annual CGO Challenge is Here!

Twelve years ago, the Clever Girl Organizing Challenge started with just some posts on my blog. I couldn't have imagined that all this time later, it's still my favorite part of running my business! I love the feedback I get from first time participants, the "I can't...

The Magic of the To-Do List – It’s NOT about Productivity!

Every since I was a young girl, I always enjoyed a good to-do list. I loved crossing things off, and even was the kind that would sneak something on it after I’d already done the task just so I could cross it off. It’s easy to think of a to-do list as a time...

Last-Minute but THOUGHTFUL Clutter-Free Gifts!

With only days away from Christmas, it's easy to panic and to buy quick, grab-and-go, but not too thoughtful gifts, just so you can check the box.  It's not too late to get thoughtful, helpful, delightful CLUTTER-FREE gifts for your loved ones!  There is plenty...

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