Journal
Renter Friendly Organizing
In Los Angeles, more than half of the residents are renters. That means 1.9 million households. Holy cow! So when it comes to approaching how you want to organize your space, there are a few different approaches you might want to consider that would differ from someone who owns their home.
An It Bag For Every Occasion
Finding the perfect bag is the ever-elusive quest. They come in so many sizes and shapes, and they need to perform so many functions. And sometimes it feels like you've been searching for just the right one for ages that can do it all: the perfect lunch bag, the perfect diaper bag, the perfect beach bag, the list goes on and on. But when you find a diamond in the rough it feels like you've really hit the jackpot.
Travel with a Toddler: Your Summer Packing & Prep Guide
Hello! It’s Julianna, and I can’t believe it but Finn is 21 months old (today!) and we’re going on a little family trip later this week. We’re headed to Syracuse, NY to see David’s dad and visit some other family. The last time we flew with Finn he couldn’t walk, so while the trip wasn’t a piece of cake, it was excellent that he wasn’t too mobile. Fast forward to today where he’s running around like a maniac (!) so I’m pulling out all the stops to make this trip as much of a success as possible.
Hidden Gems & Hot Days: The LA Summer List
The official start of summer was apparently June 20th (!!!) and I am already loving the new season vibes. The weather is heating up and the people are eager to soak up some vitamin D. Lately, I've been curious to seek out activities for this summer that will get me out of the house and diversify my routine.
Your Summer Travel Packing List
I'm going to France in September, eeeek! I'm so excited! And call me crazy but I'm already planning and prepping. I don't know about you, but I like to do my research. I don't want to waste my money.
Celebrate Dad in Style: A Curated Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father's Day is fast approaching and those guys can be hard to buy for, right? But we love 'em and we want to show them how much they mean to us. Big or small, we found some fun, unique gifts for pops to take the stress out of shopping this year.
Transform Your Pantry: The Best Tools and How to Use Them Right
We're in a spring cleaning mood, so we decided to tackle a space that is always in demand. Clients are constantly asking us, "What's the best way to organize my pantry?"
How to Customize Your Closet On a Budget
While we all may aspire to have a beautiful custom walk-in closet, that’s not the reality for a lot of us. But don’t worry, you can have an organized and gorgeous space at a fraction of the cost of something custom. How, you may ask?! Well, as a company, we've organized hundreds of closets over the years and that means we've tried A LOT of different products. Over the years, we've built a solid roster of go-to items that never fail to turn a closet into a showstopper.
Tiny Clothes Getting You Down? Read On…
We did a poll on Instagram recently and overwhelmingly (and expectedly) the response was that parents are desperate for a better solution for organizing baby & kids clothes. As a newish parent myself, I deeply identify with this struggle.
Is Being Disorganized Costing You Money?
Organizing feels like a luxury, and you might feel guilty or irresponsible spending too much money on it. But there’s a logical fallacy here. Being disorganized costs you more money than you realize, and if you’re looking to invest in your home and your wellbeing, you are better off paying to get organized than living in a space that doesn’t function for you. Still skeptical? Let’s dig in.
What to Get Your Dad for Father's Day
I feel like dads can be notoriously hard to buy for. My dad always buys things he needs right away (he’s v. into efficiency, and shopping), so it requires a lot of ingenuity and Googling to find him something he hasn’t already gotten for himself. If this is the same for you and your dad, fret not! I’ve done the research and amassed what I think is a pretty great list for any dad in your life.
Mother's Day Gift Roundup
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and since it’s my first year as a mom I decided it would be fun to make a gift guide of what the moms of the world want right now (at least, what I want right now 😜). I hope this helps spark your imagination and make the hardest-working women you know happy and surprised.
The Space Camp Guide to Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning has always felt like a double edged sword to me. On one hand, the weather is getting nicer, the days are getting longer, and I finally feel like I have the energy to tackle some projects that have been on my list all winter.
Things You Actually Want: A Holiday Gift Guide
Tell me if this happens to you, too: you think of things you want or need throughout the year (or ideas for family and friends), and then when the holidays come around you can’t remember any of it. Welcome to my life, especially as a new mom. In an effort to help you with your holiday shopping (and honestly, help myself too in the process 😜), I’ve written down some things my team and I have been loving and using consistently this year. They aren’t necessarily organizing products, but they are tools to make living easier, better, prettier, or more enjoyable. Let’s go!
The Perfect Balance of Having Just Enough
“When we let go of the chase for more, and consciously examine and experience the resources we already have, we discover our resources are deeper than we knew or imagined.” - Lynne Twist
3 Things You Can Organize Today To Make Your Week (Much) Better
It’s Monday! Whether that fills you with joy or dread (or somewhere in between) here are three relatively simple things you can organize that I promise will make your week go smoother.
Everything You Want To Know About Hiring Space Camp
If you’re a Space Camp newbie, this is for you! New clients often ask me what the process of working with us is like, so I thought it could be helpful to walk you through the process from beginning to end.
How to Organize Your Closet (And Keep It That Way)
Spring is (finally) in full swing here in Los Angeles and that means it’s the perfect time to revamp your wardrobe and give your closet a makeover. Here are our foolproof steps for editing your wardrobe, organizing your closet, and maintaining it for good.
April Wrap-Up
April has been a busy month. Here are a few things we were up to!
Organizing Meaningful Things
Last week I had the daunting task of traveling to Wichita, KS (where I was born and raised) to help my sister clean out a storage unit full of our childhood stuff. Boxes and bins of photos, video tapes, baby clothes, toys and books. Whew, I’m exhausted just writing about it.
From an organizational perspective, tidying anything that has sentimental value can be difficult. Whether it’s clothing we’ve grown out of, dishes that have cracked (but we used to love), or a couch we spent a decade watching movies on, choosing to part with something that has defined an era of our lives is emotional.