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When you own a vacation property, it can be stressful. We’re sharing stress-free living spaces for how to have a great vacation.

How to Have a Great Vacation in Your Own NC Vacation Home

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We had the best time at our first in-person workshop- Simplify and Savor: Creating the Ultimate Recipe Binder Workshop for Effortless Meal Planning. This event was an in-person workshop for women who wanted to organize their recipes and bring joy back to cooking. A big thanks to everyone who attended and The View at Sugarloaf […]

Creating the Ultimate Recipe Binder: Our Workshop Recap

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I am asked often about my favorite books on organizing. As a professional organizer, I do read many books on the topic. I’m an avid reader and love exchanging reading lists with friends!  I generally read autobiographies and historical fiction (I love a good setting). Books on personalities and how our minds work are also […]

My Favorite Books on Organizing

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What makes a happy home in the eyes of an organizer? In this blog post, I’m sharing what my typical day looks like, but more importantly, I’m sharing how I organize my home and life to support my day-to-day activities.  Keep reading for a day in the life of a professional home organizer! Day in the […]

The Secret to a Happy Home: A Day in the Life of a Professional Home Organizer

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A productive home office doesn’t have to be a pipe dream. It’s more attainable than you think it is. I’ve run one or two businesses from a home office since 2013, so I know a thing or two about the ideal home office setup.  One home office was the formal living space in our home […]

Organizing Your Home Office for Maximum Productivity

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Do you find yourself questioning whether or not you need a home organization expert? It can be hard to know when to call a professional.  My husband and I are DIYers, so we love troubleshooting things that aren’t working or need improvement around the house.  However, we have learned when we need to call a professional.  […]

5 Signs You Need a Home Organization Expert

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Crafting a kid-friendly kitchen requires precision and expertise, areas where we at The Simplified Island excels. Being a team of moms, we love creating spaces that support life with kids.  Embarking on our latest project, we embraced the opportunity to transform a small kitchen into a vibrant and functional space. The goal? A kitchen tailored for […]

A Kid-Friendly Kitchen: Enhancing Accessibility and Functionality

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Recognized as the heart of the home, an organized kitchen is often the top priority for those seeking to streamline their space. Now that so many homes have open floor plans, the kitchen is usually the hardest working room in the home.  They are not only where food is prepared or served multiple times per […]

5 Steps You Can Take for an Organized Kitchen

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If you are looking for the best ways to organize your laundry room, I’ve got you covered! I’m excited to dive into the often-neglected realm of laundry room organization. As a seasoned professional organizer dedicated to bringing order to every corner of your home, the laundry room is no exception. As someone who thrives on creating […]

Streamline Your Space: Four Tips for an Organized Laundry Room

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(This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional cost to you.) Be honest. If you celebrate Christmas, how was it getting your Christmas decorations out of storage this year? Did you trip over anything? Did you open 5 bins to look for something? Or had […]

Holiday Storage Tips

Holiday storage tips

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I'm Caroline Roberts - your guide for getting your home decluttered and organized once and for all!

tell me more...

Categories

KonMari MethoD™

Storage

Decluttering

Systems/Routines

Created by REVAfrom the Noun Project

Personal Life