Home Organization Blog

August 8, 2025

Estate Sales in Carlsbad, NM

The question of “selling your stuff” often comes up in conversation when I’m helping people downsize. When I was teaching my most recent Home Organizing class at the North Mesa Senior Center in Carlsbad, some of the students were talking about ways in which they’ve been successful selling things. Facebook […]

July 24, 2025

Mental Health Support in Carlsbad, NM

When I lived in Seattle, access to mental health care was abundant and widely accepted. The city’s gray, rainy climate, combined with a large, diverse population and a wealth of top-tier healthcare providers, helped normalize the idea of going to therapy. In contrast, here in the more rural Permian Basin—especially […]

July 21, 2025

Freezer Organization

I’ve learned that when someone offers to split a bushel of freshly roasted New Mexico Green Chiles, you say YES! Our local grocery store just started roasting them for the season, and when my friend offered to bring me some, I was very grateful. My partner Charlie has lived in […]

June 30, 2025

Grief Informed Organizing

One of my favorite things about being a Certified Professional Organizer through the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) is their requirement for continuing education for us to uphold our credentials. We don’t have to take classes through NAPO, but they do offer a really wonderful selection of […]

June 13, 2025

Summer Solstice Decluttering

The Summer Solstice is a powerful and symbolic time of year. Since it’s the longest day and shortest night of the year, many people feel increased motivation, vitality, and creativity. All the daylight shining represents clarity, growth, and fullness. It’s a natural time of year to illuminate what’s working and […]

June 4, 2025

In the Newspaper!

I was excited to wake up today and see that a photo of my artwork was on the cover of the Carlsbad Current Argus today! This article is about the current group art show at the Carlsbad Museum, and featured the wonderful Daina Taylor’s piece that won Best In Show. […]

May 31, 2025

Deadlines, Distractions, and Desert-Inspired Art

My artwork is currently on display at the Carlsbad Museum in Carlsbad, NM, through June 13th, as part of the annual Carlsbad Area Arts Association group show. As both an artist and home organizer, I wanted to write a post about how I organize my ideas and artmaking space so […]

May 22, 2025

Home Organizing Class at the North Mesa Senior Center

I recently taught a home organizing class at the North Mesa Senior Center, and it was so much fun! The room was filled with laughter, curiosity, and a genuine eagerness to learn. The group included a wonderful mix of people- some looking to downsize, others looking to improve their already […]

May 2, 2025

Honoring the Past While Living in the Present

How meaningful would it be to transform decades worth of memories into a compact and beautiful work of art? Unfinished projects and cherished keepsakes can make decluttering feel nearly impossible. Many people have big dreams of turning bags of sentimental old clothing, or boxes of photos into an heirloom for […]