Journal
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.
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?"
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.
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.
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.
Is Your Cluttered Home Making You Sad?
As someone who has struggled with various degrees of depression and anxiety for the majority of my life, I can tell you firsthand that often it’s a compilation of little changes that makes a huge difference in how you feel. A quiet breakfast with a good book or a slow walk in the park can turn your whole day around. But there’s another magic recipe that can help you tiptoe your way out of a difficult time in your life - organizing your space.
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.
May Wrap-Up
I don’t know about you, but time is just flying by this year. May felt like it was approx. one week long. But, I guess we got a lot done that week? Here are a few projects we worked on and fun things we did, hopefully you see something that will help you bring more joy and calm to your life!
How to Keep Your Creative Space Organized Without Losing Your Creativity
Getting into the creative zone can be a lot like working out. Just getting your sneakers on is often the biggest hurdle in going for a run. And storing your yoga mat in an easily accessible spot means you’re less likely to skip your practice. Likewise, having your creative space and tools organized and easily accessible is half the battle. But how do you do that without letting the mess take over?
The Beauty of Working Backwards (with Bre Chiero of Hungry Hipsters)
It’s hard to know exactly how to define Bre Chiero. She’s a gifted photographer who’s also an art director and a stylist. When she reached out to me in October of 2020 to schedule a consultation to organize her studio space, I looked up her Hungry Hipsters Instagram account and I was stunned; Bre’s feed is truly a work of art. Her use of color, her intricate flat lays, her unique styling -- I was so incredibly impressed I immediately became a superfan.
A Closet Edit with Alyssa Coscarelli
Alyssa Coscarelli is a lot of things: fashion writer, sunglasses designer, creative consultant (to name a few). But to me, her most defining characteristic is her creativity and how it translates into her signature style. She builds effortless outfits from the most incongruous pieces, and she’s personally inspired me to step outside of my usual jeans/t-shirt/dress box. But while Alyssa may be a mage when it comes to putting together outfits, the clothes don’t appear out of thin air. Sourcing, collecting, and wearing clothing is her job, and while she has a unique ability for accumulating a lot of it, she’s also left with the complicated task of figuring out how to store everything.
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.
Organize Your Under Sink
It’s been about a month since “safer at home” started here in Los Angeles, and I don’t know about you but I’ve gotten a littttttle stir crazy. I’ve reorganized my pantry, my craft supplies, the with all the extra cleaning supplies we’ve had around lately, I decided it was time to tackle the area under my kitchen sink.
The Color Coordinated Closet
Are you ready to take the leap and color-coordinate your closet? Here’s what you need to know!