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To my clients

February 21, 2017 by Gosia

My dear clients,
Something that I want to share with you .
When we are stepping into a role of Professional Organizer, or Stager, we become a consultant, coach, mentor, adviser and a therapist.
We take on a certain responsibility and it’s never about us; it’s about our clients that we serve and help.
My role as a Professional Organizer and Stager is to help my Clients and assure them that we can provide the best service and the best solution that works  for you.
No judgment but simply helping clients like you, with understanding that most of clients  are overwhelmed and stressed already.

I am here for you at every step of the project with a simple message and promise- It will change your life!!
Let’s talk about what your concerns ,  your goals and visions are and how I can help in order to achieve them.

Together, we will create a beautiful, stressed- free  and organized home.

Helping you, starts right from here.

Sincerely,

 

Maggie Page

The owner/Founder

 

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The truth about Clutter

February 14, 2017 by Gosia

 

As a professional organizer, I helped many people with lots of clutter. I believe that   many homes are more and more  cluttered every day and it truly becomes a huge problem. At the same time, however, I’m  getting sick of hearing the word “clutter”.  I think it’s becoming overused  to the point that people think every pile they see is clutter.  That’s not true!   I usually have a pile of paperwork of my active work on my desk and on my dining room table. Is it clutter? No way! I love to watch tv and being productive at the same time. My papers come and go, and that is not clutter.

The Shocking Truth About Clutter: It’s Not Always Bad: clutter, clutter not always bad, solutions for clutter. Read more

 

TWO REASONS CLUTTER IS OKAY:

  •  As long it does’t lack your productivity. I believe that being productive  allows us to accomplish our daily and long term tasks  and goals, and overall makes us happy.
  •  If some of your displays  bring you positive emotions. Some people think outside the box and come up with fresh ideas. I totally understand that concept of temporary displaying your work or ideas. However, If you do have true clutter, which are piles that have been there awhile that you aren’t using, don’t need, or make you feel overwhelmed or anxious,   You need to take some action  to work on these things.

 

  • FIVE REASONS YOUR CLUTTER DOESN’T HAVE TO REMAIN CLUTTER:
  • Some of your clutter is stuff without a home. Solution? Find a home!! I always believe in categorizing and finding home for all your items.
  •  Some of your clutter is created simply  because you bought it on sale or it was free. Someone passed away in your family and you took it. The next thing it is stored in your basement and it  doesn’t see a day light.  Solution:  Only buy it if you really need it or give away/sell it if you are not going to use it.
  • Some of your clutter is there because you hold onto too many sentimental items. Solution: It is the most toughest  to get rid off items when we have sentimental value. Solution: Bring someone that you can trust and ask for help, and someone who is not emotionally attached to your things.
  • Some of your clutter are things that you don’t need or you don’t use it.   Solution: Get rid of it! Donate, discard or to sell!
  •  Some of your clutter has to do with things you want to do “eventually” or the “unfinished projects you want to do someday. We are surrounded by crafts, books and magazines you want to read, etc.  Solution: Give yourself a deadline  to get it done if it’s really important. Again, ask yourself a question: ” Do I need it, do  I want it?

 

 

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Preparing your house for the Spring Market

November 14, 2016 by Gosia

Spring time is the busiest time for real estate.
Clients who want to sell their homes for the highest price, need to do some homework before they put their house on the market.
When I purchased my house, I did a lot of remodeling and many changes, like painting, remodeling my bathrooms,siding, doors, finished basement and so much more. I did all that with some thoughts on how it will affect selling my house in the future. As a professional organizer, Stager and Decor expert, I understand how important is to improve your home and make changes that will help you to sell your home faster and at the higher price.
First of all, Clear away the Clutter!
Most of us have some clutter in our homes and that’s ok if it doesn’t bother you. However, when you sell your house, having the clutter doesn’t help you at all.
But remember, at the end of the tunnel is the light!
STEP 1
GET ORGANIZED!
Sort through your closets, attic, basement, and garage to determine by using the quadruple system: What to keep, discard, donate and to sell. Boxing up items will make your space look larger and neater for showings.
My big favorite advice is also to rent a storage facility while your home is on the market.

STEP 2
CLEAR AWAY THE CLUTTER
You can use boxes or clear containers to put away all seasonal items, clothes that you will not wear now, kids toys and art, kitchen appliances and dishes that you barely use. Overloaded closets, kids art and toys placed loosely all over, pictures of your family, garage and basement full of “junk” and the list goes on and on.
Remember, potential buyers want to see a fantasy version of your house, in which they can envision living.
While your house is on the market you will need to keep it as neat as possible.
Noone said it will be easy!

But remember, at the end of the tunnel is the light!
STEP 3
IMPROVE YOUR HOME
While you don’t necessarily want to do a major, expensive renovation projects before you sell, you can make minor repairs and improvements that will make your home look fresher to buyers.
We may like painted walls in deep reds or dark browns, but would potential buyers?
Replacing the old caulk and grout in your bathroom, updating old light fixtures throughout your house, changing switch plates, doorknobs(change to door handles) and other hardware, will help you to create a neat and clean appearance.
Consider to refresh some rooms by painting them in a neutral color, like beige, light taupe or grey.

I know what you thinking right now! I understand how overwhelming and stressful this process may be for you, but remember by following those steps, You will successfully sell your house and that’s what matters the most!

Filed Under: Blog, Decluttering, Office Organizing

Organizing Lives and Love

November 7, 2016 by Gosia

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Organizing Lives and Love. Not too long ago, I went to a Network event to meet with other businesses at a local restaurant in Stony Point, NY.  It was a nice event and I met a lot of great people and contacts. Few hours went by quickly!

I noticed on the other side of the restaurant there was another event being held. There was a big sign saying: “Charity event and fundraiser” for a little girl fighting cancer.

I decided to step inside and find her parents. My first thought was to give her some toys and clothes that I often receive from my clients when I organize their homes. However, meeting her parents was so much bigger and overwhelming for me once I started to speak with them. Immediately, I wanted to do more, to use my expertise in organizing and staging, and give back to that girl and her family.

How could I give it back?

That was simple! I decided to organize and furnish this girl’s bedroom, or at least make some positive changes in her bedroom. So, I asked my friend Bob to paint her room in her favorite color pink. We used some of her existing furniture and add some elements to beautify her room. We added some pictures and painting on her walls with fun lighting, toys, baskets and more. We did all that when she was at a hospital doing some tests.

And finally, that day came. She was back! I was invited to see her reaction when she saw her room. I was not surprised when she screamed and jumped from being so overwhelmingly happy and excited to see her organized and decorated room.

My heart felt full from joy, tears and a big smile on that 7 year old girl’s face.

So let me tell you a secret:
I love to do what I do!
I love to help others and make a difference in so many peoples lives.

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Filed Under: Blog, Decluttering, Home/Office Organizing

The beauty of Fall Season and organizing

October 19, 2016 by Gosia

I just love this Season!
Every time I drive during Fall season, seeing changing foliage of colors amazes me. Apple and pumpkin picking, colorful mums, corn mazes, early morning fog and crispy air, the smell of roaring fires at night, the smell of freshly baked apple pie with cinnamon. And so much more!
Fall is also a very exciting time for many organizers. It’s the best time to go through all closets and deciding what to keep, donate or discard. In states, with distinguish 4 seasons, now it’s time to say goodbye to our summer clothes and say hello to fall and winter clothes. Now, think about it, you are just about to put away all your summer clothes, but you realized that half of it you didn’t even have a chance to wear.
Not a problem!
Ask yourself 2 simple questions: Do I like it and Am I going to wear it again?
Believe me, there is a reason why You didn’t wear that flowery skirt, the cute blue summer top and those lovely shoes.
Whatever reason is, it doesn’t matter because you can resolve it by organizing, downsizing and letting go unwanted clothes, and clothes that you didn’t wear several seasons.
I believe that now it’s a great opportunity to make these simple changes that will allow you to feel accomplished, less overwhelmed and become more productive.
So lets do it! Push all your summer clothes in the back of your closet or containers for those small space closets, and put your favorite and mostly used clothes in front of your closet. Color code your clothes and create your own rainbow!
If you have any questions, please give me a call or email me. I’m here to help!

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Moving services

September 11, 2016 by Gosia

Moving is expensive and very stressful as well!!

You have to pay your professional movers and funding everything that goes along with it. I know,   sorting through all belongings  and deciding what what to bring and what stays behind it’s not easy.

Last week I had a client that moved from Texas to New Jersey into a beautiful house in Marlboro. Surrounded by about 100 boxes, my client Betty was very overwhelmed by this move and didn’t know where to start. She contacted me to help her with moving -In service. Since I only spoke with her over the phone, I didn’t know how big this moving service was but based on my experience I knew it will probably will take about 3 days.

When I arrived with my other associate, we discovered lots of boxes and clutter through out the entire house. I wasn’t surprised  that about 30 percent of her belongings should not be packed in the first place.  It took us additional time to go through what to keep, donate and discard.

Here is some  advice:

It’s very important to go over clutter and all your belongings  before you move and only take what you need. Please note that it will cost you so much more for packing unwanted clothes,  paperwork, unwanted furniture and then moving all those additional boxes.

The best thing to do is first unclutter your spaces before you move by organizing moving sale/tag sale and give away to your friends and charities. Believe me, at the end it will cost you less stress and money to move to your new home.

 

 

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Overwhelmed by clutter? Working by the small steps!

June 13, 2016 by Gosia

I constantly hear from my clients:

“My husband dumps everything all over the house when he comes in.”

“My house is a total disaster!”

“My kids make the mess faster than I can pick it up  after them”. 

“I don’t even know where to start .”

If you think that some of these comments apply to you, first of all, you are not alone, and there is always a solution for eliminating clutter.

I know that you may ask yourself:” How did I let it get like this?”

As overwhelming  as you may feel right now, give yourself permission to accept what is, knowing that you will create a plan to conquer the clutter for good.

First thing first!!!

  1.   I would like you to take a notebook and your phone and take a      tour of your home. Make a list of all areas you want to work on.  Take some pictures as well and create a folder for organizing.

2)    It’s important that you will give yourself a deadline to complete           the project. You will create a short-term and long-term goals. For         instance, organizing a book shelf and finish a guest room by                    Easter.

3)    In order to be successful in eliminating clutter, it’s important to             narrow your focus on what you can control.

Since you can’t control the behavior of others, initially focus on spaces that are primarily yours. Maybe work on your closet or your desk.  Others may (or may not) pick up on your new habits, but by showing your progress, will allow you to ask for some rules around your home. Negotiate a few ground rules for everyone’s  use, like kitchen, family room etc.

4)     When you are deciding where to begin, focus on what is driving               you crazy.

Is it your kitchen table piled  with papers and magazines from months ago?

Maybe shoes right in your main  hallway ?

Ask yourself a question:  “What situation makes me feel overwhelmed?

Making visible progress  in organizing your home – especially in an area that has been giving you grief and stress –  is very motivating. As we conquer one area, we feel energized to move on to another.

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Why hire a Stager

May 11, 2016 by Gosia

Maggie’s Organizing and Staging Can help you
“You never get a second chance to make a great first impression.”

Buyers are quick to jump to conclusions about a home after a single glance. That’s why more sellers are turning toward professional home stagers to prepare  for a sale.

With the vast majority of buyers searching first on the Internet for homes, photos and virtual tours are extremely important in the selection process. Staging, as a priority instead of as a last resort, will give sellers key advantages.

A professional Stager will: Eliminate clutter

  • First step is to organize / declutter your home.
  • Removing papers from tables and furniture
  • Any personal items that add to the unnecessary clutter such as diplomas, family pictures and anything that relates to your family.
  • Use design elements in planning out the rooms, space and lighting.
  • Create traffic patterns to highlight positive attributes of a home while downplaying its negative features.
  • Suggest to owners design adjustments such as painting neutral colors
  • Removal of all excessive furniture to open up an additional space and create more open space.

Consider buyer demographics and buying psychology:

The goal of staging is to make a home appealing to the highest number of potential buyers, thereby selling a property more swiftly and for more money. Staging techniques focus on improving a property’s appeal by transforming it into a welcoming, attractive product that anyone might want.
Staging promotes design elements in planning out the rooms, space and lighting.

It is not to overwhelm potential buyers with wild colors and furniture, even if you think it makes your home “special.”

Stager can use some existing furniture but most of the time it is necessary to remove some furniture for staging purpose; It makes a big difference!

 

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Home Office Organizing

April 7, 2016 by Gosia

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Home Office Organizing: Are you ready to organize your home office space?

Home offices become much more common to have now. You don’t have to be self-employed or work from home to have a home office; it can be used simply for sorting through bills, finances, documents, watching TV, reading a newspaper or book.

For some reason, often home office becomes messy, dusty, cluttered, and disorganized space. Often we throw there everything that it’s on our way!

It becomes our storage room! Grrr! Am I right ?? You don’t have to wait for a special occasion to work on organizing your office. Anytime is a great time.

It may not be as easy at first to get motivated but simply start with removing the trash and shredding the unwanted paperwork; recycling/ discarding unwanted papers, alphabetizing and color coding your filing system.

You can actually have fun while you do it!

So set yourself a time limit, put on your favorite music on and be proud of yourself when it’s all done and organized! If you have questions or you struggle by doing it on your own, I’m here to help!

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Filed Under: Blog, Home/Office Organizing, Paper management

What “Organizing” Means to Us

March 9, 2016 by Gosia

Organizing to me is about taking an honest look at what you have, keeping what you need, and being able to letting go Of the Rest!

Can we really do that?

Let’s be honest, being organized it’s not easy!

But hold that thought; you can be clutter free and organized if you put your mind into it.

And yes, It takes time, motivation and certain tools to get organized.
First step is planning.

I know that maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed and embarrassed.

For many people The attitude is that there is just too much to tackle. And you probably don’t have time and energy.

My solution for you is to come up with a plan and timeline for taking small, ” baby ” steps, and one at a time!

It sounds better, right?

I would like you to use a board and draw two lines to create four equal squares.
Name them A, B, C and D respectively.

In key words write 4 the most important projects that you would like to tackle.
For instance, in square A you may write ” organizing and decluttering my master closet.

In square B, for example you may write organizing my desk and paperwork.

I hope you follow that simple diagram and finish C and D squares.

The key is you must concentrate entirely on square A until you finish that project before you can move to square B .

Once you are accomplished and finished with the project A, you will cover the square and move to B.

This simple but very effective diagram will allow you to stay focus and less overwhelmed and most of all, very accomplished once your organizing project is finished.

Can’t wait to tell you more about other very powerful organizing tools.
Stay tuned!!

Maggie’s organizing to the rescue!!

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