What’s the benefit of working with you?
I can bring you clarity of mind, a sense of purpose, and an efficiency of space. I’m able to see patterns in your clutter and break down the project into more manageable tasks. I’ll be by your side to help you make the best decisions about your possessions.
I have professional packing experience, an eye for detail, and a sense of what works in visual design. I’ll work with you to craft your ideal living space, surrounded by the things you love.
What’s your work style?
I’m patient, non-judgmental, and accommodating to your needs. If you need me to push you to let go of what you don’t really want, I can do that. If you want me to ‘hold your hand,’ I can do that, too. You tell me how much you want to be involved and how I can best serve you.
How long will it take to organize my space?
It’s hard to give you an estimate because of these factors:
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- Your involvement. I can certainly do it for you and speed through the piles, but I’m more passionate about helping you make decisions so the clutter doesn’t come back.
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- Your decision-making skills. Wherever you’re at is a great place to start. If you’re really attached to your items and are not in the head-space to part with them just yet, things will go slowly.
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- The state of your possessions. How mixed-up are your items? Do you have clothes in your paper box? Or toys in with the tools? If your items are generally separated by category, sorting will go a lot smoother.
Are you going to toss all my stuff?
No. I won’t make you get rid of anything you don’t want to, and I won’t toss items without your consent.
How does the KonMari Method™ work?
The KonMari Method™ works best when you want to thoroughly refresh your space. We start with your least sentimental items and finish with your most sentimental ones, organizing by category. You’ll build your decision-making skills as you work through each category. After sorting, we will put your items back in a way that sparks joy for you and fosters a higher sense of stewardship towards your possessions. (If you keep what you love, you’ll treat your items better.) Plan for sessions of 3-5 hours so you can feel a sense of momentum and accomplishment.
Watch this video to see Marie Kondo in action.
How much do you charge?
Over-the-phone consultations are free, and I don’t charge for an in-person consultation within Utah, Salt Lake, and Davis counties (a $10 travel fee will apply to more distant areas).
As far as the price for organizing sessions, give me a call and we can discuss it.
What do I need to do before we start?
The most important thing you need to begin tidying is a vision of where you want to go. What do you truly want to focus on (hobbies, career, people) that will bring you the most joy? How will having a tidy living space help you achieve your goals? How do you want to feel when you come home? Take the time to be as specific as possible. We will refer back to this vision during the sorting process to help keep you on track and focused.
Do I have to buy my own supplies?
In a word, yes, but as we sort through your items, we’ll come across containers and solutions that you can use without buying new items. However, if we come to the end of sorting and you want to buy additional containers, you’re free to purchase them yourself.
Don’t worry about buying any supplies before we start.
I’ll be bringing my markers, post-its, and tape to our organizing sessions.
Will you donate my items for me?
Yes, I can haul away items you don’t want and donate them to the nearest thrift store. If you prefer a specific charity, then you can hold onto the items and donate them yourself.
What’s the best way to pay you?
I prefer a check at the end of each session.
You can also pay by credit card when I email you your invoice.