The Organized Barn & Co.

08/29/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 — $350

Most organizing fails for one reason: it never had a plan behind it. You end up with pretty bins and the same problem six months later.

This is different.

🔹 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟭: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 (90 min, virtual)
We map out where you’re at across 12 areas of your life, and where you actually want to go. This isn’t fluff, it’s the filter for everything that comes next. You leave knowing exactly what you’re building toward.

🔹 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟮: 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (1 hour each, virtual)
You pick the two spaces in your home that drain you the most. I build a custom plan based on your photos and what came out of your audit. On the call, we finalize it together and start executing immediately, real changes made live, not just a list for later.

✨ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁: a clear plan for your life, and the two spaces holding you back the most, rebuilt to support where you’re headed.

Fully virtual — book from anywhere.

📩 DM me or email [email protected]

07/27/2026

07/10/2026

**Before & After: A Loft Reimagined**

This is my own loft, and I'll be honest, I've had a big vision for this space for a while now. But that vision is exactly what kept it stuck the way it was for so long. Sometimes we hold out for the perfect version of a space and end up living with the messy version indefinitely instead.

So one afternoon, I stopped waiting. No shopping trips, no budget, just an afternoon and what I already had scattered around the house.

Part of that vision was a corner for coffee in the morning, wine at sunset, a book in between. I used to have one, but it got lost in the shuffle somewhere along the way. So that's the first thing I brought back, the armchair went right by the window with that water view. My daughter needed somewhere to display her dance trophies and somewhere to actually find her gear instead of digging through piles, so the cubbies became that. And we both needed room to stretch, do PT, work out, so that corner stayed open.

The art supplies got set aside for now. They'll land in the home office when I get to that room next.

Nothing here is designer. Nothing here cost me anything. It's just a space that finally works for the season of life we're actually in.

If your space feels stuck right now, this is your reminder: you don't need the perfect plan or the Pinterest version. You need an afternoon and permission to just make it work.

Not sure where to start? I offer virtual planning, virtual decluttering coaching, and in-person help, whichever fits you best. Send me a DM or email me at: [email protected].

06/09/2026

My very first client hired me to organize her tack room and wash rack.

Then she asked me to help with the pantry.

Then the garage.

Because the truth was, the tack room wasn’t the only thing creating stress. The systems across the entire property needed attention.

My second client taught me something similar.

At first glance, it looked like an organizing project. But as we talked, it became clear the real bottleneck wasn’t the barn at all.

It was the paperwork.

The unfinished tasks.

The mental load of running a business and managing life.

That’s when I realized something important.

Most people don’t hire an organizer because they want prettier shelves.

They hire an organizer because they’re overwhelmed.

Because they’re tired of feeling behind.

Because they’re spending their time managing chaos instead of enjoying the things they love.

For horse owners, that often means less time riding, less time at the barn, and less time doing the things that bring them joy.

The organized tack room is wonderful.

The organized pantry is wonderful.

The organized office is wonderful.

But those aren’t really the goal.

➡️ ✨The goal is creating *systems* that support the life you want to live. ✨ ⬅️

Helping people reclaim time, peace of mind, and capacity for the things that matter most.

For many of my clients, that’s their horses.

And that’s why I love this work.

Maybe the problem isn’t you. 👏

Maybe you just need better systems. 👏

And sometimes, having someone help you build them can change everything. 👏

If this feels like your life right now, I help horse owners and busy families get unstuck by building systems that actually work in real life.

DM me on socials or email me at [email protected]

🐎 Cheers, Jess

05/22/2026

Great article, worth a read!

https://equestrisafe.com/spring-clean-your-horse-barn/

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your horse barn, eliminate winter buildup, and create a healthier environment for your animals.

05/21/2026

When your time is scattered, so is everything else.

Learning to manage your time isn’t about cramming more into your day. It’s about building your schedule around what matters most — your horses, your goals, your peace of mind.

At The Organized Barn Co., I don’t just organize your tack room — I help you organize your LIFE.

If you’re ready to feel more in control, not just at the barn but in your day-to-day, DM me for a free consult!

05/18/2026

Is your wash rack overflowing with buckets and clutter?

Here’s a quick fix: Install a couple of white wire closet shelves. After washing, place your clean grain bins on them to drip dry and keep everything tidy!

Voila! 🪄 Instant organization.

Photo: Freshly installed drying shelf at my client site last weekend!

05/15/2026

A common question I get from overwhelmed barn owners is where should I start organizing first? My answer is always to start with safety first. Maybe it’s the Marine Corps veteran in me, but I always recommend to start organizing with basic emergency preparedness. At a minimum,
you should have a plan for these 8 scenarios:

1. A plan for if you have to leave suddenly and someone else has to step in and care for your farm for a period of time. (Ahem, hopefully you won’t, but let’s say if you fell off a horse and had to go the hospital, or you had to suddenly go take care of someone/something else without any time to prepare in the moment.)

2. Evacuation plan with your animals. Transportation. Routes. Destination. Supplies. Identification. Do your horses trailer load calmly?

3. Evacuation plan without your animals. Have you thought through how you would best set them up for survival if you had one week, one day, one hour, 15 minutes to prepare and god forbid had to leave them?

4. Shelter in place plan. How long could you get by without leaving your farm for supplies? Without your regular human helpers?

5. A plan for a horse injury/sickness. Are emergency contacts to the vet, farrier, and owners posted? Do you have a trauma kit and emergency medicines? Do you know how to take vitals?

6. A plan for human injury/sickness. Where is the closest phone? Closest emergency room? First aid kit? Do you know CPR and First Aid? Do you have emergency contacts on file?

7. Specific plans for natural disasters for your area including: wild fires, floods, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, etc.

8. Barn fire prevention plan. Electrical inspection. Fire extinguishers. Where is the closest fire hydrant and can the fire department hose length reach your barn? Many fire departments will come out and make an emergency plan with you at no cost and they will note down ahead of time if they need to bring a tanker truck etc. so if the call ever comes in, it is deployed at the time of the call and precious minutes are saved.

Taking the time to think through each of these scenarios and make a plan to address them will go incredibly far to getting you organized. You will find as you move through this list that you will be checking off those organizational and maintenance tasks you’ve had in the back of your mind. You’ll get so much peace from knowing your farm and animals are safe and you’ll enjoy the jump start this planning process gives you on organization.

If you take the time to plan for each of these scenarios you’ll have a jump start on your barn operations binder as well! (This binder is the go to for how you run your barn. Someone should be able to open it and it will tell them everything they need to know to care for your animals and farm. More on this Barn Operations Binder later. Stay tuned!)

In the meantime, what questions do you have on becoming organized in preparation for an emergency? Drop them in the comments! Cheers!

Disclaimer: Please remember that I am a fellow horse owner who loves research, knowledge, planning, and organization, but I am not a professional emergency responder. Always consult your local fire department and emergency officials as well.

Want help getting prepared and organized? Message me today! I’m local to Snohomish and King Counties in Washington State, USA, but I also will travel worldwide. 🌎 🐎

05/11/2026

📣 Why “Tidy Barns. Clear Minds. Inspired Lives.” isn’t just a slogan—it’s what I do.

You might’ve seen my updated cover photo with my new slogan and if you’re wondering what it really means, here’s the heart of it:

I’m not just a professional barn organizer.
And I’m not just a certified life coach.
I’m both—and I bring both skill sets to every space I touch.

Because I’ve seen it over and over again:

✅ When your barn is functional, your mind is freer.

✅ When your gear is in order, your goals feel closer.

✅ When your space works with you, your life opens up.

What you may not know is that I’ve actually been a certified life coach for five years—long before I ever launched The Organized Barn Co.

While I’ve focused mostly on the organizing side here on social media, I’m excited to start sharing more life coaching content for equestrians in upcoming posts.

If you’re someone juggling horses, home, and a whole lot of life—you’re going to want to stay tuned. 🧠💚

So whether I’m transforming tack rooms or helping you cut through the mental clutter behind the physical chaos—I’m here to support your next chapter. One tidy barn and clear decision at a time.

The Organized Barn Co.
Tidy barns. Clear minds. Inspired lives.
(It’s more than organization—it’s life, rebalanced.)

👉 Drop a 🧠 in the comments if you’d love to see more equestrian life coaching tips in your feed.

Photo: Me and my boys.