The Gift I Didn’t Wrap This Year: Logging Off

As a professional organizer, I spend my days helping families create calmer, more functional homes. But if I’m being honest, the weeks leading up to Christmas can feel like the opposite of calm,personally and professionally. Between client projects, holiday schedules, school events, gift lists, and the pressure to “keep up” online, it’s easy to end the season feeling more depleted than restored.

This year, I chose something different: I took a social media break over Christmas.

Not because I don’t love connecting with this community, I truly do. But because I needed space to breathe, reset, and step back into my business with fresh energy for 2026.

Taking a break wasn’t quitting. It was setting a boundary-one that protected my energy, my creativity, and my presence.

What I Gained When I Logged Off

The funny thing about stepping away is that you don’t just lose screen time,you gain something back.

I gained mental space.
Without the constant pull of notifications, my brain felt quieter. I was just living.

I gained presence.
I was more patient. More available. More in the moment. Less distracted.

I gained clarity.
When I stopped consuming, I started noticing what I actually wanted for my business next-not what I thought I should be doing because everyone else was doing it.

I gained creativity.
Rest is where creativity comes from. By the end of my break, ideas started coming back naturally,without forcing them.

Just like your home needs breathing room-clear counters, open space, fewer piles—your mind needs breathing room too. If you never pause, there’s no space to reset. You’re simply maintaining motion, not building something healthy.

2026 Fresh (Instead of Starting Exhausted)

I want 2026 to be a year of intention—both for my clients and for me. That means showing up with the energy to do what I do best: transforming clutter into calm, creating systems that actually hold, and guiding families toward homes that feel supportive instead of stressful.

Taking a social media break over Christmas wasn’t a luxury. It was strategy. It was self-leadership. It was choosing to start the year from a place of strength.

If You’re Considering a Break, Here’s Your Permission Slip

If you’ve been craving a pause,take this as your sign. Whether it’s a day, a week, or a full month, stepping away can be incredibly restorative.

Because sometimes the most productive thing you can do… is stop.

And if you’re heading into 2026 thinking, “I want my home to feel lighter this year,” I’m right there with you. Let’s make space…for calm, for function, and for the life you actually want to live.

Here’s to a fresh start.
Here’s to clarity.
Here’s to 2026.

Taking in the beautiful scenery in Ireland.

From Dallas to Boston: New Organizing Ideas I Can’t Wait to Share!

Here I am with the incredible Melissa Klug owner of her own organizing business, Home By Eleven, and my amazing business coach through our group, Inspired Organizers. Not only is she full of wisdom and strategies, but she’s also absolutely hilarious and one of the most supportive people I know. Melissa truly wants every one of us to succeed -and to take over the world, one beautifully organized home at a time!

Earlier this month, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a national conference for professional organizers in Dallas, Texas. Imagine a room full of people who get just as excited about labels, bins, and systems as I do — it was organizer heaven!

The whole event had a vibrant pink-and-red theme , even the snacks were color coordinated! (Yes, only professional organizers would think to match the M&Ms to the décor!)

As a Milton, MA–based organizer, I’m always on the hunt for fresh strategies and inspiration to bring back to my clients in the Boston area. The sessions covered everything from the latest home organizing trends to creative ways of supporting clients with ADHD and other neurodivergent needs — a topic close to my heart. It was a great reminder that true organizing isn’t about creating a magazine-ready home; it’s about building systems that actually work for real people and their busy lives.

One story that really stuck with me? An organizer shared how she literally dismantled her client’s dining room table and stored it in the garage — all to break the habit of using it as a clutter dumping ground. Talk about dedication (and thinking outside the box)!

And of course, it wasn’t just about the learning — the people made it unforgettable. On the second night, what started as a dinner reservation for six turned into a table for sixteen. By the end of the day, I had connected with so many amazing women in this field that we couldn’t help but pull more chairs up to the table. We laughed, shared stories, and inspired each other — proof that community makes everything better, even in a profession that can often feel so lonely as we work alone so often.

I came home from Dallas buzzing with fresh ideas, renewed energy, and practical strategies I can’t wait to bring into homes across Milton, Boston, and the South Shore. For me, continuous learning isn’t just a box to check — it’s the secret sauce that ensures every family I work with gets the very best, most up-to-date support.

So if clutter has been overwhelming you (or if you’ve been waiting for that “perfect time” to finally get organized), maybe this is it. From downsizing support for seniors, to ADHD- and neurodivergent-friendly systems, to simple everyday solutions that make life flow easier, my mission is always the same: to help you feel calm, happy, and at peace in your space.