Before & After photos of an entire studio apartment project in August 2025
Service Type: In-Person Tidying Services
Home Organization Categories: Clothes, Books, Kitchen Komono, Linen Komono, Sentimental Display
Project Time: 16 hours
Clients recieve discounts of up to 20% OFF on products and installations!
Check out the most recent sentimental photos project in August 2025!
Service Type: In-Person Services
Home Organization Categories: Art, Photos, Photo Albums, Framed Photos, Prep for Digital Photo Album
Total Time: 16 hours
This month, I traveled to Las Vegas to work on a project that was as meaningful as it was memorable. My client had something truly special: boxes and albums filled with photographs spanning her entire family history. But like many families, these precious memories were stored away in closets and boxes, unseen in daily life.
Our shared vision was to bring this treasure trove of history to life in two powerful ways:
Sorting through her entire family’s visual history was both practical and deeply moving. As we worked, stories came alive — weddings, graduations, everyday kitchen table moments. Each chosen photo represented a thread in the tapestry of her family’s journey.
The result was transformative: an organized, accessible digital archive paired with a beautiful home display that now radiates love and legacy. What was once overwhelming and hidden away is now something her whole family can enjoy and pass down for generations.
Projects like this remind me that organizing isn’t just about order — it’s about honoring stories, creating connection, and keeping memories alive.
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2025 Tidy Summer Freebies – tutorial videos on how to fold & free event!
I’m thrilled to kick off my updated Pocket Folding Video Series! 🎥✨ Over the next two months, I’ll be sharing a brand new folding tutorial every week on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook —each one focused on a different clothing item to help you stay neat, stylish, and organized. The series is already underway, and here’s what we’ve covered so far:
How to Fold a Long Sleeve Shirt & See LOGO
How to Fold a Short Sleeve Shirt
Our goal is to empower you with confidence and clarity to understand the downsizing journey so you can make informed decisions, not rushed ones.
Even if you can’t attend the event, perhaps your neighbor, friend, mom, aunt, or another loved one can benefit. We will dive into how to prep for a move, declutter, rightsize, and pack.
Estimate the organizing time for your next project. Before & After photos of closet organization, kitchen organization, dining organization, office organization and garage organization projects.
Nicole here.
One of my favorite activities is to shop at the local farmers markets! I find I spend less, eat healthier, cook more, and feel good about supporting locals vs. corporations. Win, win right?
When I’m not thinking about food… I’m all about organizing!
Perhaps one of the most intriguing parts of my job is seeing a space and evaluating how long it will take to FINISH a project.
Every estimate and quote is based on:
What are the most popular projects?
Ready to see some examples from clients? I gotchu.
Total time: 10 hours
For this particular project, I helped the client do a custom closet installation through The Container Store. Fun Fact: I get trade discounts from 20% – 40% off at The Container Store.
Total time: 5 hours
Quote from the clients partner after organizing, “I’ve never seen this office this clean!!” Happy partner = happy life!
Total time: 10 hours
After we finished organizing and decluttering, we spent time to make this home feel like a home. We brought precious artwork out from storage and finally hung it on the wall. We also purchased plants and installed a custom light fixture for extra light.
Total time: 15 hours
That pile in the before photo is a great representation of how overwhelming it can feel to start a project! The goal for this particular client was to help prepare them for an upcoming move.
I hope from these example photos give you a realistic concept of how long projects can take. Please note: every individual is beautifully unique and so is their time to finish a project!
Instead of spending months to years to finish. I recommend scheduling intentional time. For example, setting aside time to organize 1x a week over the next month.
If it’s been over a month since you started, feel free to snap and send a few photos to me 415-787-3865. I’m happy to give tips and advice, at no charge.
Your clutter is my bliss.
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Today, we pause to honor the women who shape our by offering some DIY tips for mothers.
Whether they raised us, mentored us, or simply nurtured us with their presence, mothers carry a love that anchors families and creates homes full of life, memory, and meaning.
Mothers are the ones who: Remember the tiny details that make our lives run smoothly.
They juggle schedules, soothe worries, celebrate achievements, and manage an invisible load that often goes unnoticed — but not unappreciated.
As a professional organizer, I’ve witnessed how mothers often carry not just the physical items of a household, but also the emotional and mental threads that bind it all together.
Today, we celebrate you, Moms.
So whether you spend your special day relaxing, laughing with loved ones, or simply taking a quiet moment for yourself — know that you are seen, valued, and deeply appreciated.
Contain small items like socks and underwear in mesh laundry bags. This keeps all the like items together for quick washing, drying, and putting away. It also prevents you from losing socks!
💡 Tip: Shake mesh bags before loading in the dryer so all items dry thoroughly.
When folding laundry, group similar items together first, then fold each category in bulk. It’s a simple way to save time and keep everything organized.
Make maintenance tasks like laundry and dishes as enjoyable as possible by playing music, making it a family event, or getting comfortable on your bed/couch and turning on your favorite show.
Each time you wear an item, simply turn its hanger to mark it as worn. After a month, take a look and see what you’ve reached for — and what’s been left untouched. For anything unworn, ask yourself: “Do I really need this?”
Store your essentials near the door you use most often. This helps prevent misplacing items and makes it easier to head out quickly when you’re in a hurry:
Alleviate some of your tasks by empowering kids to participate and take ownership of their things/activities.
💡 Tip: Involve kids by offering choices (“Would you like to put away books or sort the toys today?”) and praising their effort, not perfection. Systems work best when they match their developmental stage.
We hope these tips are helpful to your and your family!
Happy Mother’s Day! You are the heart of the home. 🌸
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Fun Fact: During my four years at college I was an elementary school after school teacher!
Even though I’m not a mom yet, I take my aunt duties seriously. You don’t have to be a parent to be a great role model for kids!
Involve Kids in the Process Make it Fun: Turn organizing into a game or a creative activity.
Start Small – One Area at a Time: Make the task manageable & achievable
Create Easy-to-Maintain Systems: know where everything belongs
Organize by Category:
Please share how I can best serve you! Your feedback and ideas are important.
Make it a Routine Daily Tidying:
Encourage Ownership:
Teach the Value of Experience over Possessions:
Model Good Habits:
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Before & After photos of an entire 2 bed duplex project
Service Type: 1:1 Coaching Services
Home Organization Categories: Clothes, Books, Papers, Kitchen Komono, Komono, Sentimental
Custom Systems in Rooms Include:
Clients recieve discounts of up to 20% OFF on products and installations!
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The long summer days are coming to an end with fall colors and vibes approaching. I really hope you made some amazing memories this summer!
I want to express my gratitude and appreciation for your presence in the Tidy Lifestyle family. As a family member, I think it’s important to check in and ask you – How are you? Really?
Is there anything I can share, talk about, or do to add joy in your life? I really value your input and want to ensure that the content I create is meaningful to you.
I am looking to improve and bring you the best content possible. But to do that, I need your help. Your feedback will help me address relevant topics and answer questions that truly matter to you.
What topics would you like to see covered in future blog posts? Are there any specific questions or challenges you’re facing that we can help with?
Thanks again for your support and time. I’ll be going through all your suggestions and can’t wait to start working on content that reflects your ideas. Stay tuned for exciting new posts based on your feedback!
I’m excited to continue this journey with you. Together, we can make this blog an even more amazing resource for everyone!
