Professional Organizers

Posted by Caitlin

October 22, 2007

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If you’re deep in a clutter quagmire like me, I suggest looking for a professional organizer!

I tried one once, and it was a great experience! I’ll tell you upfront that the only reason I only had one session with her was because my cat ended up needing $$$ emergency surgery, which put the kibosh on any clutter-related expenses for the rest of 2007. I won’t apologize for the fact that my cat’s life is worth more to me than a clean house.

Anyway, the professional organizer I had was awesome. I hired Heidi Kachel of Harmonious Spaces, and I found her through the Professional Organizers of Canada. She was fantastic. Able to keep me motivated throughout the day, and savvy enough to know what to say to help me just let go of some items that I didn’t need anymore. By the end of the day, I’d filled 4 garbage bags with trash, and filled the whole back of her SUV with things to donate to charity.

I am considering calling her back when I move, so that I can start off on the right foot in the new place. However, I have a lot to learn (and a lot to get rid of!) before everything will fit neatly. We’ll see how I can do on my own first!