If you’re a follower of mine or In Order on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll know that I’m celebrating 25 years in business, and I’m reveling in a very unique way. I’m revealing some of the more unique (and fun) “finds” that I’ve uncovered for clients while organizing their belongings. Before I pull back the curtain READ MORE
I live with my boyfriend in a home that is approximately 200 square-feet. Between his bulky music equipment, my endless arts & crafts tools, two wardrobes and only one closet, I’m constantly looking for better ways to arrange our living space so it’s more streamlined, so our things are more easily accessible, and most importantly, READ MORE
This is a 2-part blog post written by In Order team member, Hannah. Part 1 – Getting a Handle on All the Details! Congratulations – your child is ready to begin the college experience. Now that he or she has been accepted, there are important items to take care of and pay attention to. Because READ MORE
Surprise, it’s pop quiz time! Choose one answer. Change is: a) stressful b) exciting c) overwhelming d) an opportunity for growth e) all of the above The good news is that there’s no one “right” answer; it depends on you, how you feel during any particular life transition, and how you view the world. For READ MORE
This month’s blog post is guest-written by In Order, Inc.’s organizing assistant, Hannah Shaber. This past weekend, I read Margareta Magnusson’s short, anecdotal book The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning in two sittings. I love organizing, but I’m not a big reader, so this was note-worthy for me. “Death Cleaning” is the idea of READ MORE
I’m writing this month’s blog post from a hospital cardiac care waiting room while my husband undergoes open heart surgery. This was a totally unplanned, unexpected event. As John Lennon profoundly wrote, “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” And, sometimes, those unplanned events can derail you, or add to READ MORE
Last Saturday I lost my keys. As I was leaving a meeting and walking to my car, I reached into the zippered pouch of my purse, where I always put them, only to find…no keys. Next, I reached into my coat pocket, only to find…no keys. Panic ensured. Could I possibly have locked them in READ MORE
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” according to the song lyrics…but is it? Every year it seems that the holidays sneak up on us. This year, they seem to be approaching faster than ever. A week ago, one of my local radio stations started playing Christmas music 24/7, well in advance of Thanksgiving. READ MORE
If you know me, you know that my favorite thing in the world to do is to travel. In fact, I have a sign in my kitchen that reads “Travel: the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” In past blog posts, I’ve talked about organizing your vacation from the start to finish (packing, READ MORE
Summer is a popular time to take vacation. Over the past several months, I’ve had the opportunity to ask a number of people how they enjoyed their vacation. Without fail, almost all of them replied that they wished they could live in their hotel rooms all the time. That got me thinking…what is it about READ MORE
