The Space Camp Journal

Ideas for making your space work beautifully for the life you actually live. Explore thoughtful storage, moving tips, family systems, favorite finds and design inspiration from the Space Camp team.

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6 Home Organizing Myths Explained

We are here to take a look at some of the most circulated organizing misconceptions and set the record straight. In this post, we will explore 6 home organization myths to help you figure out exactly what you should and shouldn’t focus on with your own home organizing journey. 

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Baby Things I Can't Live Without (and what I wouldn't buy again)

I had a baby nearly four months ago and I’m here to tell you, as a new parent, you will use a few things all the time and everything else very few times. Like every person embarking on parenthood, hindsight is always 20/20. I’m here to be your guide and tell you what has been invaluable for me and what I’d definitely recommend skipping.

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A Big Change In a Tiny Space: Designing My Baby's Nursery

Even before I had a baby on the way, I used to love to brainstorm about how we’d eventually make space for another person in our small home someday. I’ve always wanted to be a mom, so preparing for this baby has been really exciting. This has been a dream project because I’ve gotten to combine my Space Camp skills with creating a new haven for my baby! If you have a baby on the way, I hope some of the solutions we’ve come up with will help you turn your ideal nursery into a reality (and have fun while you’re doing it).

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Then and Now: Organizing in a Pandemic

March 17th and 18th, 2020: Los Angeles had mostly shut down. Everyone was panicking, grocery store shelves were empty, half of the city was already tucked away safely in their homes. A client had called a few days earlier: she and her boyfriend broke up and she was moving into an apartment alone: could we help her unpack before the world went into hiding? She was overwhelmed and not sure how to do it herself. My immediate answer, yes.

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