welcome!
Meredith C, Meredith D, Caroline, Laura, & Sarah Jane
At The Simplified Island, we believe your home should make life easier, not add to the chaos.
Our team of down-to-earth organizers understands busy family life and loves creating spaces that work beautifully for the way you live.
From pantries and playrooms to closets and kitchens, we create spaces that feel effortless today and can grow with you through all of life’s seasons.
Our goal is simple: to help you fall back in love with your home and enjoy the peace that comes from a well-organized life.
Our Team
Caroline Roberts
Founder
Caroline turned her lifelong love of organizing into a way to help others find joy in simpler, more intentional living. A KonMari consultant and mom of two, she believes that life feels lighter with less “stuff” and more of what truly matters. When she’s not working with the team, you’ll find her at the beach reading or hoping to catch a wave.
Meredith Chisenhall
Lead organizer
As a mom of three who moved often for her husband’s career, Meredith’s love of organization quickly became a way of life. She loves designing spaces that are beautiful and allow kids to be more independent. She daydreams about her next trip to St. John, and you'll usually find her at the soccer or baseball field cheering on her kids!
Sarah Jane Taylor
Lead Organizer
A former medical social worker and mom of three, Sarah Jane brings empathy and efficiency to every project. She loves organizing closets and styling bookshelves to reflect a family’s unique style. In her downtime, you’ll find her treasure-hunting through antique shops or playing Mahjong—always hoping for a win with winds.
Meredith Decker
Lead Organizer
A mom of four and former nurse, Meredith knows that order and flexibility can coexist—even in the busiest households. She loves creating beautiful systems that grow with a family’s needs—and reusing and repurposing to reduce waste is just the cherry on top. She loves travel adventures and packs a carry-on like a pro.
Laura McPhaul
Lead Organizer
After years of moving, building & remodeling homes, Laura has mastered the art of designing spaces that are both functional and beautiful. Process-minded and detail-driven, she loves helping families create order from the front door to the attic—then unwinding with friends at a VMI or NCSU football game.
Your Path to Simplified®
This may seem like an obvious first step, but it's a crucial one. You have to be ready to make deep, meaningful change. If you simply want a pretty space but aren't truly ready to maintain it with basic organizing principles, then most systems will not work for you longterm.
Ready for Change
We'll discuss how you want to feel in your home and work backwards toward the items and activities that make you feel that way. If all of that seems overwhelming, we’ll start small and your vision will slowly emerge through the process.
Discover your Vision
We will go through every item in your home. You get to decide what you love and want in your home and what you no longer need. You will hone your skill of determining precisely what brings you joy. You will finish with a different outlook on your belongings, your home, and maybe even your life.
Declutter by Category
Congratulations! Your home is full of only things you love, so we want to make sure all of those things are stored in places that make sense for you and your family. We want everyone in the home to be able to find the items they need and put them away!
Organize Your Belongings
This is where the magic happens. We don't stop at a beautifully, organized space. We want to know how you use the space and what your normal routine looks like. There are often ways we can help you streamline those everyday routines, so your routines work beautifully with your newly organized spaces.
Create Systems
Our lives are in a constant state of change, and we love to help clients through all kinds of transitions. Whether you are a new empty nester, moving to a new house, or just getting ready for a new season of the year, we can help your spaces transition with your needs.
