Functional Om Organizing

06/03/2026

I've organized a few spaces in my own house recently and thought I'd do something a little different and post the step-by-step process and explanations to show others how they can apply these steps to their own projects.

First up is my tea cabinet. It was stressing me out! I was stuffing bags of loose teas wherever they would fit, I could never find what I was looking for, and other items lived in the back of the cabinet so long that I forgot that they existed.

Step 1: Pull out all items. As I put them on the counter, I grouped the like-items together(loose teas, box teas, honey and tinctures) so I could see what/how many of each item I had.

Step 2: Decide what new system would work for this space. I knew I needed my loose leaf teas to be contained - so I grabbed a couple of containers to see what would work best. This took some trial and error. I ended up having a lot of duplicates, so I put those in a container on the bottom and placed an open container on top with the teas I'm currently using for easy access.

Step 3: Declutter and discard expired/unwanted/trash items.

Step 4: Organize the items leftover. The items I use daily are on the bottom and middle shelves, the items I use less frequently are on the top. Everything is grouped by category.

I know it can be overwhelming to organize, but remember that every project is just a series of smaller tasks. If you are overwhelmed, I'm happy to help 😄

04/26/2026

Paperwork organizing isn’t the most fun work I do… but it’s gratifying to help someone with a project that has been hanging over their head for over a year. We tackled it today in less than 4 hours. Next steps are creating sub filing categories and setting up a system for future paperwork.

04/13/2026

Best case scenario is to sell those unused items and recoup some money. If you need help, I assist others with e-commerce!

03/21/2026

My most recent session is a perfect example of decision fatigue. At first glance, you might think “Oh, that’s not that much”… but these boxes of paperwork = THOUSANDS of decisions. Even as a seasoned organizer, I have never felt so exhausted after a session as I did with this one.

1st picture were the 4 areas to sort through.

2nd picture shows what was accomplished after the first session. Cleared 3 areas, sorted and boxed files, and have a big shred pile. Still have one area left to sort through.

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

This was a quick session. The goals were:

✔️Have a clear entry window in case of emergency
✔️Reduce clutter and increase floor space
✔️A system for paperwork so it doesn’t clutter table

02/20/2026

Closing the book on this project. From trash removal to painting…This was a very satisfying job. I’m pleased with the outcome and so is the client. (I did not replace the flooring or toilet)

01/06/2026

Check out this bedroom transformation I’m currently working on! This was a multi-step project so far involving trash removal, sorting and bagging items, deep cleaning, prepping and painting the ceiling.

Next I need to prep, prime, and paint the walls. The flooring will be replaced and the furniture can be moved back out.

08/18/2025

I don’t know who needs to hear this… but stop saving items for your children and/or grandchildren. Most of them don’t want that stuff anyway.

03/06/2025

I'm often asked what I do, and the answer is - a little bit of everything! My background and experience are vast and varied. I enjoy the puzzle that each individual situation offers, and finding the most efficient and functional way to complete it.

Each project is unique, as are the people I help...but here are the categories of services* that I offer and have significant experience with:

*I will break down each category in subsequent posts because I love lists 😂