It’s time to stop trying to stay on top of your home, and set it up to run without you. Implement a few small, intentional shifts that changed how your home functions day-to-day.

If you’re finding yourself craving a house that feels calm, predictable, and easy to maintain - this is how you get there in 30 days.

We paired a wintery New York City Christmas with a beach escape to Turks & Caicos and it ended up being the perfect balance. From city sights and holiday crowds to quiet mornings on Grace Bay, this post shares our full itinerary, honest takeaways, and celiac-safe food recommendations.

A beginning-of-the-year home reset isn’t about perfection or starting over completely. It’s about pausing long enough to notice what’s working, what’s weighing on you, and what needs to shift so your home can support the year ahead.

Here’s how to reset your home in a way that feels intentional, manageable, and built to last.

Discover the biggest mistakes people make when trying to get organized and how to create simple, flexible systems that actually last and work for real life.

Spoiler alert: Most organizing systems don’t fall apart because people are messy, lazy, or “bad at organization.”

Creating a fully gluten-free kitchen is about rewriting the way your home supports your family. It’s about safety, yes - but it’s also about ease, confidence, and finding your rhythm again after everything feels disrupted.

So in case you’re standing in your own kitchen wondering where to even begin, here’s how we organized our kitchen to be celiac-friendly.

Every December, I’m reminded how easy it is to get swept up in the buying, the rushing, the “more, more, more” of the holidays.

So this year, instead of rounding up a gift guide full of links and products, I wanted to share something better:

A Holiday Bucket List filled with the things that actually make the season feel meaningful. ❤️

Inspired by Melanie Summers’ talk on the “Fundamentals of Organizing for Clients with ADHD,” here are some of the biggest takeaways and ADHD-friendly organizing strategies that have made a real difference not only in our home, but in the homes of our clients as well.

The magic of a truly organized home isn’t just in the bins or baskets, but in the language you use to define them. The right label brings clarity and consistency to your home. It helps everyone know where things belong.

This guide will help you label with confidence - and create a home that not only looks beautiful, but functions beautifully, too!

The holidays tend to sneak up on us every year, and our kitchens usually take the hit first. Between baking, hosting, and feeding everyone 47 times a day, it doesn’t take long for things to feel chaotic.

However, a few intentional tweaks now can make the busiest season of the year feel calm, organized, and (dare I say it) even enjoyable!

So before the gatherings begin, let’s get your kitchen and pantry working for you!

When life speeds up, clutter has a way of creeping back in. That’s exactly why I think fall is the best time to declutter! September gives us the push of new routines, and October is the sweet spot to keep that momentum going before holiday chaos officially hits. A little reset now means ending the year (and walking into the new year) with a home that feels calmer, lighter, and easier to live in.

So if I were going to declutter my entire house in one month, here’s exactly how I’d do it…

Travel is supposed to feel like an escape. A chance to explore, recharge, and make memories!

That’s why I approach trip planning the same way I approach organizing a home project—systems first. The more I set up ahead of time, the more freedom I have to actually enjoy the adventure.

So I’m walking you through my step-by-step system for planning a trip—organized so your vacation actually feels like one!

As a Professional Organizer, people never ask about my hourly rate or what bins I recommend. It’s always the juicy questions—the ones you’d only ask if you were genuinely curious about what it’s like to step inside other people’s homes and lives every single day.

So today, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the 10 most common questions I get as a Professional Organizer!

As summer winds down, it’s worth asking: is your home ready for the next season?

Because whether you’ve been traveling, juggling endless summer activities, or just soaking in slower days, the way you close out the season makes a big difference in how you start the next one.

Here’s how to pack up summer with intention—so next year is easier, and September starts with more calm than chaos.

Back to school doesn’t have to mean back to chaos.

With a few intentional systems in place, your home can actually support the rhythms of the school year. It can calm the morning rush, make space for connection, and help your whole family feel a little more grounded.

Here’s exactly how we help clients across Bellingham and Seattle get their homes (and minds) back on track before that first-day bell rings.

Discover a thoughtfully planned 3-week family adventure through Scandinavia, including Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Estonia. From fjord cruises and saunas to Lego dreams and medieval castles, explore the simple beauty, culture, and joy these Nordic countries offer.

It’s the middle of summer, and if your home is anything like mine, the kitchen is officially the busiest spot in the house. But your pantry doesn’t have to be chaotic just because life is. With a few intentional shifts, you can create a pantry that’s not only beautiful to look at, but totally functional—designed to support your family’s daily rhythms, even in the thick of snack season. Let’s break down how to do it!

Decluttering doesn’t always have to be a giant project. It can be 10 quiet minutes while your coffee brews. Or that short window between camp drop-off and your first meeting of the day. So if you’re craving more calm in your home—but don’t have the bandwidth for a full-on organizing marathon—this post is for you. Here are 10 spaces you can declutter in 10 minutes or less, so you can feel more in control, even when life gets busy.

Now is the perfect time to get ahead of the chaos and organize your summer essentials! With a few simple systems in place, your home (and your brain) can breathe a little easier—so you can make the most of these sunny days without the stress. Let’s dive into my favorite practical, easy-to-maintain tips to keep your summer organized, efficient, and FUN!

The consultation is where we get clear on what matters to you, ease any nerves about the process, and start building a plan that’s just as functional as it is elevated.

So whether you’re preparing for a move, refreshing a few key spaces, or dreaming of a whole-home overhaul, consider this your inside peek at what to expect—and how we can make it all feel a little more doable!

Behind every beautifully organized space is a meticulous process—one that begins long before we ever ring your doorbell on the day of your project. It’s intentional. It’s precise. And it’s designed to make your transformation feel effortless.

So if you’ve ever wondered what actually happens after you say “yes” to working with us—how we bring our signature services to life—keep reading!

Whether you're in Bellingham, Seattle, or somewhere in between, here's a peek into what really happens behind the scenes when you book with The Orderly Space.