Frequently Asked Questions

  • The KonMari® Method begins with clothing. Marie Kondo feels that starting with a category without much emotional attachment helps us hone our Joy Checking skills, so that we can make clear-headed decisions by the time we reach sentimental items. For some people, clothing might trigger emotional response, so I keep the spirit of the method in mind and we begin with what a client identifies as simple; things like office supplies or expired cosmetics are easier to objectively sort through than family heirlooms.

  • Relax. Focus on your goals and bringing your home in alignment with your ideal lifestyle. There is no need to tidy up before we meet - I want to see how you live day to day, not how your home appears when you know you’re having company.

    Make sure all your laundry is clean (no need to fold or store) so we can fully evaluate and store all your clothing at once. If it’s a kitchen session, do your regular shopping so we are assessing a typical stocked pantry. When finding a home for every item, we need to have every item.

  • In my experience as an organizer and as a mom with a tidy home, I know that decluttering is an essential step in the organization process. I work one-on-one with clients to help them release what doesn’t serve them so they can reclaim their space.

  • We’ll get to know each other! It’s helpful to see your home and get an idea of your goals, and to make sure we are a good fit. Decluttering involves a lot of quality time, and I want to make sure you are comfortable.

  • Certainly!

    Though I don’t recommend bringing in anything new until decluttering is complete (how can you know what storage solutions you need if you don’t know what you’re storing?), there are functional products and aesthetic choices that can make a space feel finished and maintainable. If we finish tidying and see a need for something more, I can source it for you.

  • Whether or not a client is planning to declutter, examining each item always leads to some items leaving. When we go through your closet to sort, you’ll notice an item is damaged. When we organize the pantry, you’ll find expired items. Even if you’re sure everything in your home already sparks joy, we will shake them out and make sure they are stored with respect.

    But no, I never make anyone get rid of things. There is no perfect home with a perfect number of spatulas. If it sparks joy, it belongs!

  • I will take one car full of donations after every session to the nearest donation center. You are welcome to donate on your own if you have a specific charity in mind. Trash is your responsibility.

  • I can’t decide which items contribute to your ideal lifestyle for you. Tidying is a personal journey, and you should be present.

    There are certainly moments you can step away, or portions I can arrange for you, such as checking for expired pantry items, but decision-making must be done by you.

  • Sessions are between 3 and 6 hours, depending on your project and schedule. We will set a task for the day and work together to tidy by category. If we only have three hours, but have started a large project, we will reset the space before our session ends so you aren’t left with chaos.