Marie Kondo has sparked a movement. “Spark Joy” and “KonMari” (the name of her tidying method) have become fixtures in the media and now with the recent Netflix hit, Tidying up with Marie Kondo, Kondo has become a household name. People are downright giddy at t

Happy fall! When the temperature starts to drop and it’s time to move your hats, gloves, and scarves back into “prime real estate”, take the opportunity to give your coat closet a makeover. Here are 7 steps to help you refresh your closet for fall. Edit your belongings – Sort like ite

You’re probably familiar with the phrase ‘your home is your castle’. And it’s true – your living space should act as a serene sanctuary where you can completely escape from the weight of the world. Of course, it’s difficult to relax and unwind when your palace is cluttered with boxes,

Let’s face it: New York City apartments are tiny compared to their counterparts in other parts of the county. But, living in a small apartment doesn’t mean you need to go minimalist. Here are five storage hacks for your NYC apartment that will allow you to effectively organize and sto

Packing up and moving can be overwhelming on its own, but the unpacking always seems to be the hardest of all. It’s usually late and you’re exhausted from the process. After stressing about the entire moving process and the big move, unpacking is just about the last thing anyone wants

How do you prepare for houseguests in a NYC apartment? If you are hosting out of town guests this holiday season, a little advanced planning will go a long way. Start early so when your guests arrive you are organized and can enjoy quality time together. Here are some tips on how to p

What is the best way to unpack your kitchen after a move? Moving is stressful and time consuming. Unpacking and setting up a new kitchen can be particularly overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be though – below are some tips so that you can unpack and set up your kitchen like

What is the best way to unpack after a move? The answer depends on what is most important to you. As professional organizers specializing in helping clients unpack and set up their new homes we apply best practices with input from the client to unpack in the order that is most importa

Whether you are a gourmet cook or an “eat out, take out, delivery” kind of New Yorker, chances are you have at least some spices in your kitchen. When my team and I are setting up a new kitchen for a client, we take the opportunity to provide them with fresh spice storage solutions. T