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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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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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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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Do you cringe when your child opens a gift from a beloved family member because you know that they won’t be able to hide their disdain for another coloring book when all they really wanted a PS5 game?  You gently nudge them, remind them to say thank you, and tell them “It’s the thought that […]

What to do with gifts that don’t spark joy?

Caroline Roberts The Simplified Island Professional Home Organizer

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Have you ever walked into a junky room and had no idea where to start?  It can feel so overwhelming, and that feeling can often make us walk right out of that room without accomplishing anything!  You know what you are missing?  Vision.  You don’t know where to start because you don’t know where you […]

The One Thing You Must Do Before Decluttering Your Home

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Hello sweet summer and sunshine!  Ok, so it’s not quite summer yet, but temps are rising in Eastern North Carolina, and we are already looking forward to long days on the boat and nights by the firepit.  (I’ll have to show you the firepit and patio my husband and I built recently!  I’m still recovering […]

4 Things I’m Doing to Get Ready for Summer

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If you daydream of having a decluttered home and streamlined systems, so you can free up time, money, and energy to focus on other things, then you are in the right place because that is exactly what I do for my clients. If you are totally “in”, but still a little nervous, then let me […]

Have you been wondering what our first session will be like?

First KonMari Session - The Simplified Island

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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