What to do Post-Disaster

December 27, 2024 by Heather Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness, Organize, Tips & Resources Leave a Comment

No matter where you live, natural disasters are practically impossible to ignore! With the change in our climate, especially if you live along the coastlines, it pays to know what to do post-disaster. I’ve written on this subject for several years, given talks, and worked with many clients in preparation; yet, I’ve not previously written about what to do after a disaster.

Post-disaster recovery can be painfully slow.

Recovery is a marathon, not a sprint… sorry for the clichéd metaphor. As often as I’ve helped and had to bear witness to the recovery process, I’ve learned it can take months, if not longer, to get through the first and second phases, outlined below.

Even if you didn’t experience personal property damage, you’ve likely been affected by the impact on the whole community, infrastructure, friends, family, and neighbors. For many in Asheville (2024), the struggle isn’t just with property damage, insurance, and FEMA claims. Disasters impact people’s livelihoods and mental health. If you want to offer support, look for local resources (in NC, Beloved Asheville, and CA, LA Strong). It takes YEARS for people, businesses, and communities to rebuild. Keep this in mind as you consider ongoing support for communities affected by disasters.

How to navigate the aftermath of damage

Working with clients who had to navigate the aftermath of damage to their homes and properties, I’ve seen how people were hard on themselves for not having prepared better. We are dealing with storms and disasters for which no amount of preparation can steady us. Shame and/or shock tend to lessen over time as we come to realize that we may have been in this position or may be in a similar one in the future. Increasingly, insurance companies and FEMA are denying claims due to flooding or other disasters.

So, what should we do now? This post offers both practical advice and resources. More than anything, I hope it comes across not as an ‘I told you so’ but as a compassionate hand on your shoulder, offering my support. For many people, there was no way to know what was to come, no way to prepare for losing everything so quickly.

Phase One: Safety First and Documentation.

Storms and disasters displace many people. Accessing your situation might not be viable initially. You may not have enough information for months to determine the next steps. Exhaustion, decision fatigue, shock, and being overwhelmed are all too common during this phase.

Take a mental inventory of places, people, and systems in place to support you.
Find safe short-term housing, clothing, and food. Shelters (such as the Red Cross), local non-profit organizations, churches (even if you are not affiliated), friends, and family are all valuable resources to consider.
Don’t rely on technology or essential resources (such as safe drinking water and electricity). Be prepared to boil water, go without power, use a generator, and other similar contingencies.
Talk to your neighbors and know who else is staying or leaving.
Start a written list of resources and their contact information (get it out of your head!). Can you stay with friends or family, even temporarily, to rest and let your system reset before diving back into rebuilding?
From this list, begin to assess which resources you need immediately versus those that are mid- or long-term in nature. See the FEMA Emergency Preparation list at the bottom of this post to help you determine what you might have or need.
Evaluate the condition of your documents. Did you lose insurance policy information, personal identification, or other important documents? Create a list of what you currently have and what you may need to move forward.
Document damage (only when it’s safe to do so!). Consider damage to both the structure (the building) and its contents (what’s inside, or your belongings). If you don’t have good documentation before the disaster, don’t worry. There are ways to reestablish those. Thankfully, most of us take plenty of photos to recreate our content and structure.

Mental Health & Emotional Support

Post-disaster is probably the most emotionally and physically vulnerable time to ask for help.

Working through overwhelming tasks is much easier when you’re not alone. Offer your help in return. Community is vital at this time. Coming together will foster a sense of support and closure for your emotionally taxing tasks.
Reward yourself in some small way. Take a nap, rest, stay hydrated, warm up, or cool down.
Care for and pace yourself. Scream into a pillow, throw something (not at someone), and allow yourself to vent your emotions. Just don’t keep them bottled up.
If you cannot manage your emotions and need professional support, this FREE hotline is available to natural disaster survivors.

Phase Two: Evaluate & Document

Contact your insurance company to report the damage and initiate the process of filing a claim. You might not think you are eligible for anything if your property floods and you don’t have flood insurance. Still, it’s crucial to establish grounds for any denied claims or future disputes.
Document don’t destroy! Anything damaged should be photographed and listed. If battery use is limited, write lists on paper and take photos of specific items as you can. Details such as make, model, and serial numbers may be necessary. Be careful when walking around while doing this work. If the area has not had utilities turned off or the structural damage is unsafe, it’s best to do what you can from a distance.
Contact utility companies to request that they conduct a damage assessment. Turn off breakers and ensure utility access is safe to work around; then proceed with documenting damages.
Begin the process of filing for FEMA claims not covered by insurance. There may be general loss and structural issues, and you can file claims for other categories (short-term housing, food/clothing, etc.).

Phase Three: Clean-Up & Mitigation

Once it’s safe to proceed with clean-up, determine the large and small tasks and assign them to the appropriate individuals.
Hire reputable professionals or enlist the help of mutual aid and community volunteers to tackle things as a team. Categories of professionals might include mold remediation specialists, electricians, plumbers, tree removal services, structural engineers, architects, public adjusters (to help with claims disputes), and other contractors.
Reach out to friends and family for help. Do you know someone great with administrative details or a carpenter who knows what things should cost (without being gouged!)? Now is the time to reach out and call on people, especially those outside your geographic region. They can and do want to help. Perhaps you can let them take some of the burden from you. Think about who wants to help you and how they can do so.
Board or tarp up damaged areas to prevent further damage in the days/weeks to come.
Work with volunteers and professional local, state, and federal agencies to begin filing repair claims.
Contact professionals to obtain repair estimates. You may or may not need detailed estimates to obtain relief funding, but if your damages are severe, you will likely need to hire professionals. Therefore, obtain estimates as soon as it’s safe.

Phase Four: Rebuilding or Relocating

You may have initially decided whether to stay or go. What you’ve learned may influence that choice, and it’s essential to recognize that changing your mind or reevaluating your circumstances is a significant part of moving forward.
If you can stay and rebuild, start with structural and mechanical repairs (engineers and architects, plumbers and electricians, roofing and carpentry, etc.).
Establish a realistic timeline for your living circumstances. If you are in temporary housing, is it available and affordable for the duration of your stay? Is it feasible for you to stay until you relocate or rebuild your home? Is there somewhere you can go if you’re unable to return to your home? Do you have a budget? Can you find a local spot, or do you need to go further? Is your job remote or flexible during this phase to support you?
Managing your claims (FEMA, Loans, Insurance) can be a nuisance and downright overwhelming for some people. Enlist help for remote tasks.
Pace yourself. Balance work, family, and reconstruction with breaks and rewards, however possible.
Break the process into manageable chunks or phases. Establish a timeline to help you set goals and anticipate upcoming tasks, making the process more manageable and less overwhelming.

FEMA Recommended Emergency Supply Kit includes:

3-day Supply of Food and Water (1 Gal/person/day, nonperishable food, can opener, utensils, cooler with ice, and make a game of eating all the food in the fridge, then freezer)-rotate out perishables seasonally
Pet Care (food, medications, bowls, water, leash, etc.)
Health Supplies (medications, hearing aids, etc.)
Personal Care Items (soap, wipes, toothbrush, TP, etc.)
Safety Supplies (first aid, flashlights, lanterns/candles, whistle, multi-tool like a Swiss army knife)
Electronics (cell phone, charger, extra batteries)
Essential documents are ready to go in a water-safe/transportable container (e.g., a Ziploc bag or a small file box); for more information on what to bring, see this post.
Books/music and games are ready to entertain you and your family in case of power outages.”

As you, your loved ones, and your community navigate this process, you will find other helpful resources and support, including mutual aid, community, and loved ones. If you are frustrated with institutions that seem unhelpful, I urge you not to give up. There may be considerable hurdles and loopholes to navigate, but ultimately, there is some reward at the end of the process. For many individuals, this is the only financial support available, and it’s not easy. If you need help, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Create a Productive Back-to-School Home Office or Study

August 26, 2024 by Heather Filed Under: Kids & Family Organizing, Organize, Paper management, Productivity, Systems & Techniques, Tips & Resources Leave a Comment

Creating and keeping a productive Back-to-School home office or study area is hard when you’re tight on space. When papers are everywhere, you can never find something when needed, and the piles on your desk can be exasperating and overwhelming! Below, I’ve outlined seven steps to maximizing space in your home office or study area for a productive Back-to-School season.

Create a productive Back-to-School season in seven easy steps

1. Assess Your Space

Before rearranging furniture or buying new items, take a step back and assess your current space. The most common mistake people make when they try to get organized is running to the store and buying all the cute containers and systems before sorting through things. (That’s understandable because we see it everywhere these days!)

First, identify what’s essential and what’s not. You’ll need to sort through everything that’s in the space already. This might involve going through your books, papers, and office supplies to determine what you actually use and need.

2. Declutter

Decluttering is a crucial step in maximizing space. As you sort through each pile, stack of paper, or box of clutter, use boxes or bags to create categories like trash, recycle, keep, and donate.

I recommend eliminating as much paper as you can. With more and more online information, we no longer need as much paper as we used to. Be sure to shred anything with sensitive information.

The bottom line? Remove items that no longer serve a purpose or can be stored elsewhere.

~ Expert Tip ~ Stay Focused!
It’s easy to get off track when you come across things that belong elsewhere in your home. Instead of walking around and getting distracted in other rooms, keep a box nearby labeled “Elsewhere” or “Other Rooms” and place things that don’t belong inside. This helps you remember to take care of it later but keeps you focused on the space.

3. Consider Your Preferences

Do you like everything tucked away and streamlined? Or do you need to see certain things for fear of “out of sight, out of mind” problems?

It’s important to consider how you operate before you set up any space. There’s no ONE way to organize! (Darn, right?!)

What works for one person might be the wrong approach for another, so you must consider what works best for you and your habits.

4. Create Zones

Whether you have an entire room or a small corner to work with, it’s important to create zones in your space.

Room Zones

If your home office or study area serves multiple purposes, such as working, studying, and relaxing, it is important to create distinct zones for each activity. This helps your brain transition between tasks and makes the space more functional. You can use rugs, furniture, or dividers to create different spaces in the room.

Category Zones

Within your workspace, you’ll need detailed categories depending on your needs. Think in categories like:

Office Supplies
Craft or Art Supplies
Active/To Do Papers or Activities
Archive Information (Documents to file or reference. Remember, only keep what you’ll use!)
Reference Information

Once you’ve established your zones, you can use containers to keep them within their categories.

A quick note about paper!

Paper management organization is a huge topic about which I’ve written multiple blog posts; you can find them here. After you’ve recycled or shredded what you can, set up a simple filing system—label categories based on how you would look for items when needed.

5. Use Your Space Efficiently

Sometimes, seeing what is missing in one’s home is difficult, but I often see underutilized space when working with clients.

Hanging shelves on walls, installing furniture that stores things efficiently, and hanging lights from above are just a few ways to save space if you’re working with a small area.

6. Consider Environmental Factors

It’s also important to consider environmental factors that impact your productivity.

How is the lighting? Does your space have any natural light? Could you move your desk closer to a window?
How is the airflow and air quality in your space? Do you need a fan, space heater, or air purifier?
Does the space represent you? Consider adding plants, candles, or decor to help you feel at ease in the space.

7. Maintain Organization, Tips for Staying Organized:

Once you’ve maximized your space, maintaining the work you’ve done is just as important. A clutter-free workspace feels great and improves productivity!

Daily Tidy-Up: Spend a few minutes tidying up your space at the end of each day. This prevents clutter from accumulating and prepares your space for the next day.
Use Containers: Drawer dividers, file organizers, and cable management solutions can help keep everything in its place. Labeling items also makes it easier to find what you need quickly.
Regularly Reassess: Every few months, take some time to reassess your space. As your needs change, so might your setup. Don’t be afraid to rearrange or reconfigure your space!

For more ideas and support for back-to-school organizing, you can find additional posts about tidying up for back-to-school and meal prep here.

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Creating a productive Back-to-School season is a all about maximizing space in your home office or study area and making intentional choices that work for YOU.

By decluttering, creating zones, and using your space efficiently, you can make a space that supports your work or studies and inspires and motivates you. Good luck!

If you’re short on time and need help getting organized, contact me to learn how it works.

Until next time, Happy Organizing!

Move Like a Pro-Organizer with these 5 steps

June 22, 2024 by Heather Filed Under: Move Management, Tips & Resources Leave a Comment

Whenever moving is mentioned in conversation, there are usually heavy sighs, groans, and eye rolls. No one likes moving, but below, I share 5 steps to move like a pro-organizer.

It’s often listed as one of the most stressful life events, and it’s no wonder — we have a lot of stuff in our homes! Getting organized before your move can make things run more smoothly and eliminate stress. And because summer is peak moving season, I thought I’d share a few steps to make your next move easier.

Plan Ahead

As with anything, a little planning goes a long way. Imagine what can happen if you do a lot of planning!

A plan reduces moving stress because you know what to expect when things get busy.

Keep Information in One Place — Create a binder or folder to keep all information in one place. You’ll want a packing checklist [hyperlink to yours if you have one as a lead magnet], schedule, utility information, contact information, and more inside your binder.
Plan Your Time — Well before your moving date, use your calendar to work backward from your move day and create a general schedule. You’ll want to save packing things you use often for the days right before the move, but you can begin packing infrequently used items early. Decluttering before you start packing is essential. You’ll also want to call the utility companies before your move. Mark these timeframes on your calendar to stay on track.
Gather Supplies — Create a tote with labels, Sharpies, scissors, packing tape, and other supplies so you can find them easily. You’ll use these supplies when decluttering. Begin collecting boxes so you don’t scramble at the end. Here are a few ideas for creating a moving kit. I share my favorite organizing tips, tricks, and supplies in this short post.

Declutter Before You Move

No one wants to move extra stuff they no longer use, but when you’re feeling overwhelmed, the move date can come quickly, and you end up throwing everything in a box whether you need it anymore or not. That’s why the planning step helps so much.

Go room by room and declutter as quickly as you can. Open closets, look under beds — get as detailed as time allows, and be ruthless if you can! Moving is stressful because we realize how much we actually have when we begin pulling it all out. Use this time as motivation to let go of unused items by donating or selling them.

Packing

It’s time to grab your packing kit! Pack your home room by room, starting with the spaces you use least often. It’s ok to move to the next room once you’ve packed a room and only items you’re still using remain, but don’t mix items from different rooms in boxes. Keep rooms separate so the unpacking process can go much more smoothly.

Label everything! It may feel like overkill, but you’ll be thankful when you’re unpacking. List the room the box belongs in and a few notes on what’s inside. Label boxes on the top and side so you can see what they contain when they’re stacked.
Expert Tip! Use luggage to pack essential items you’ll need right away, like toiletries and clothes.

A recent moving job with Professional Movers of Charleston. What a great team!

Moving Day

The day is finally here—try to enjoy the momentous occasion if you can!

Ask your movers to place boxes in their corresponding rooms to make unpacking easier.
Keep your moving binder accessible for any phone numbers or details you might need.
Celebrate! After everything is unloaded, take a moment to celebrate the move. A lot of hard work has led to this moment!

Unpacking

After the big day, it’s time to begin setting up your new home. The task can feel overwhelming, but think of it as a way to arrange everything as you’ve always wanted.

Reverse Order. You’ll unpack everything in the reverse order in which you packed it. Begin by unpacking your essentials, and then move on to the next most frequently used items.
Organize as You Go. Group things together, create zones, and label. This will help you and your family remember where things go as you adjust to your new home.

Describing how to organize your home requires multiple blog posts (search by category or space for more posts). Use this as an encouraging nudge to organize as you settle into your new space. You’ll thank your future self later!

Remember, moving doesn’t have to be as stressful as everyone thinks. You can do this!

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Ready to move like a pro organizer? If all this sounds like more work than you’re willing to take on, contact us to learn about our move management and unpacking services. We can take all of this off your plate!

The Mental Health Impact of Clutter

May 16, 2024 by Heather Filed Under: Health, Organize, Organizing Projects, Productivity, Systems & Techniques, Tips & Resources, Wellness & Mindset Leave a Comment

Improve Your Mental Health – The Link Between Clutter, Stress, and Anxiety

Have you ever looked around your home and felt frustrated by the impact of clutter on your life? After all, stacks of paper on the counter, never-ending piles of laundry, and stuff covering every surface can feel overwhelming!

Certainly, you’re not alone. Clutter has become a major problem in our culture, and it’s even taking a toll on our emotional and mental health. You’ve felt it before, right? What impact can clutter around you have on your mind and well-being?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I thought this would be the perfect time to discuss clutter’s impact on our mental health — and how organization can help!

“High stress prevents us from organizing our homes, but the clutter itself can also lead to stress.”

-NATALIE CHRISTINE DATTILO, PHD

The Impact of Clutter

It’s not just your friendly neighborhood organizer (Hi!🙋‍♀️) who says clutter has an impact on your mental health — research shows it, too. Studies have found that when someone perceives their home as cluttered, their cortisol levels increase. What’s cortisol? The stress hormone.

The key word, however, is ‘perceive’. Clutter weighs on people differently. To some, a stack of paper on the kitchen counter is organized. To others, it’s a taunting pile of agitation.

Understanding how you relate to clutter is the first step in identifying its impact on your mental health.

5-Step Solution to Clutter

Once you better understand your clutter’s impact on your well-being, it’s time to decide what to do about it. This varies for everyone, but there are a few universal steps I’d suggest you take.

Find Your Biggest Stressor

As we’re talking about mental health, I suggest pinpointing the space in your home that stresses you the most. Find the low-hanging fruit that will impact your daily life, like the entryway you go in and out of each day or the dining room table that’s always covered.
Start Small

Though you might find your overflowing garage or basement your most stressful space, those are huge projects. Instead, choose a smaller space that will allow you to see results immediately. Examples include a kitchen drawer, bedroom nightstand, or single shelf.
Set a Timer

You’d be amazed by how much better you feel after 15 minutes of decluttering. If you find you have more stamina, feel free to keep going. But remember that progress is better than perfect! (Because Perfect isn’t real:()
Sort Your Stuff

Starting in your small space, go through the items and decide what can be kept, tossed, donated, or recycled. Even in a small space, you’ll be amazed by how much you can go, and you’ll quickly feel a little lighter.
System Set-up

Systems sound big and complicated, but they can be simple, too! Hanging your keys on the same hook every single day is a system. Putting your shoes in the same spot when you get home is a system. Once you’ve sorted the items in your small space, put them back in a way that works for your habits. Think about how you use the space and decide whether items belong there. If they do, contain them in a way that can help you find them when you need them next.

Support and Resources

As with anything that feels overwhelming, it can help tremendously to have someone at your side along the way. I would love to support you through your organizing journey, but I understand there’s a time and place for everything. I’m here when you’re ready to declutter and organize. I’ve got other organizing posts about clutter and decluttering, so please also check those out.

Some professional organizers specialize in chronic disorganization, frequently related to neurodivergence. If you struggle with ADHD, hoarding, or other challenges, you may find the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD) a helpful resource.

If you or a loved one needs additional mental health support or services, please visit the National Institute of Mental Health website for the resources listed.

A (not so) surprising examination the origins of ‘the pantry’

September 30, 2023 by Heather Filed Under: Organize, Tips & Resources 1 Comment

Are some pantries rooted in racist and sexist social structures? I recently considered the origins of the pantry after stumbling across articles examining ‘Pantry Porn.’ What a loaded question. Perhaps we’re wading into unexpected territory for a professional organizer.

I like to get theoretical. To look at things from a deeper, critical place. While slowly considering the history of spaces and the roles we “play” in the theater of our lives. This is especially important, considering the role of white women, since I am one.

Kitchens, generally, are steeped in gender-prescribed roles, as are other areas of domestic spaces. The objects and actions of kitchens are marketed towards women, who historically spent the most time in them. Therefore, it makes sense to me that;

Gender and race are hugely consequential in domestic spaces, whether we are conscious of it or not.

For some of you, this topic and the articles that prompted this writing might be too pithy, critical, or theoretical. I love topics that reach the heart of the spaces we live and work in! While in grad school, I did a LOT of reading on the history of space. Especially the structure of the Euro-American home as rooted in European history. The spaces we live (and work) in are manufactured, constructed, and forced, too formal, or downright uncomfortable for many of us.

I’ve also read a lot about domestic space. I recommend the following books if you want to learn more about how the modern-day Home has evolved. Home: A Short History of an Idea by Witold Rybczynski and AT HOME: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson were both very enlightening.

A more recent Dilettant Army article, ‘Merchandising the Void,’ has me thinking about the space next to or in the kitchen, called the pantry. Social media influencers and celebrities have recently shared voyeuristic views. I find this strange. Who wants to be in competition for the best-looking pantry space? Apparently, influencers, professional organizers (their clients), and some celebrities. I might pay more attention if these spaces were more interesting, not just replicas of what we see on supermarket shelves. The SAMENESS of what is shared has grabbed my attention.

Austere modern whiteness is rooted in classism and racism.

During the 1930s, the era of stark architecture, a movement labeled by MOMA as “International Style,” was not meant to be lived in. Yet, we continue to conform ourselves to this uncomfortable aesthetic of clean, cold, and hard…aka “simple.”

Red Hex with text; “If creating a simple-looing lifestyle requires more labor, it’s not simple” -CreativelyOrganizedSpaces.com

I can’t deny that most of the organizers I follow are white women. Most of them are the ones repeating this stereotypical aesthetic. The performance of domestic spaces shared via social media to yield influence is twisted (and that’s the world we live in!). Check the tags and article linked here for more on this trend. Hello, #cleanToc Gen Z and Millennials using hashtags: #PantryOrganization & #FridgeRestock. What was once considered ‘minimalist’ is no longer about simplicity or living without excess. It has become its own aesthetic driven by brands and performance (ASMR/Music Mashups), with a not-so-subtle marker of status.

“I suggest the design and contents of Khloé’s pantry point to an evolution in the contemporary public role of the American kitchen and the role of the homemaker who labors and performs in this space. The ritualized stockpiling and organizing of goods, the oversized scale and format of the shelves and bins-this is a space where the performance of logistics is as important as the performance of domesticity.”1

If your home or pantry looks like a warehouse, you might want to dial it back and ask yourself why. If it feels like labor keep up with everything in your home, you might want to reconsider your priorities. Perhaps simplify? To simplify is not the same as to stage. Speaking of stages…

Pandemic hoarding had its time and place.

For now, and for most of us, that time is over. I’m not going to delve into the privilege of ‘prepping.’ Dare I say; this topic extends to our current topic, though.

“…organization is not just cleaning. It is design, a shift that allows the logistics and labor of contemporary homemaking to be revisioned as a hobby and a lifestyle.”2

Does homemaking feel like a hobby to you? Yeah, me neither. I’ll be examining this more in future posts.

I’m not attempting to perform domestic perfection for my clients or myself. I love it when I get calls to come to help someone set up their newly moved-into or remodeled kitchen/pantry. I cringe when they focus on buying new products to make everything look like a store (row-upon-row of products, decanted to perfection). This is NOT what organizing is (or should be) about. I am not in the business of creating the illusion of perfection. Nor do I want to create more work for my clients or myself via revisiting overly manicured high-maintenance spaces.

I am asking each of us to consider WHY we need to see perfectly decanted, row upon row of stockpiled household goods.

I appreciate an aesthetically pleasing environment. Yet, I do not strive for greige, gridded, decanted repetition and hoarded household goods. This is akin to filling every void like an empty spreadsheet! Is this kind of minimalism a matter of taste? Or is it more like a white cube-sterile, austere-institutional, and classist?

Can you see the irony here? Are empty spaces and white walls refilled with more consumable goods than we need? There is so much hypocrisy in the ‘staged minimalism’ of the luxuriously rich. The term minimalism has been co-opted from the art world, an aesthetic originally applied to art in institutional spaces that were never intended to be lived in.

‘minimalism presents the illusion of intellectual simplicity — morally good, anti-consumerist — while being just as complicit in the problems of capitalism as anything else. Empty interiors often end up only emphasizing what’s left over as more valuable, more desirable’.3

Ask yourself whose aesthetic you are striving for.

Here are some questions that might help you decide what your priorities are.

Does living within a sterile white space make you happy?
How does hoarding materials make your life feel more abundant or simple?
Can taking the time to remove things from one container and put them into another simplify your life or make routines easier?

Containers, grids, and sparse aesthetics are not the solutions to simplifying our lives or bringing more joy.

Here are my takeaways:

Cleaning isn’t organizing.

Organizing isn’t design.

Homemaking is labor.

Cleaning and organizing are labor.

If creating a simple-looking lifestyle requires more labor, it’s not simple.

Overly manicured spaces are high-maintenance spaces.

Don’t believe the hype.

Beware of the aesthetics you are consuming.

Clearly, I am NOT an organizing influencer!

1 Kelly Pendergrast, Merchandizing the Void. https://dilettantearmy.com/articles/merchandizing-the-void

2 Kelly Pendergrast

3 Kyle Chayka, Why Does Kim Kardashian’s House Look Like…That?https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a30797108/kim-kardashian-house-minimalism/

*This post was first published on 8-3-23 on my Substack. Please join me there if that is your preferred reading app!