Posts by Karen Bush
Spring Selling Season has Sprung
Despite the fluctuating weather patterns lately, many of our realtor friends are telling us the spring selling market has sprung and their phones are ringing non-stop. That’s encouraging news! But what we’re also hearing is that once they get the listing, the tough part is getting the property ready to be seen by the buying public…
Read MoreHappy New Year! With a new year often comes new resolutions. If you’re thinking…
Happy New Year! With a new year often comes new resolutions. If you’re thinking of Getting Organized this year, you’re in the right place and we’re happy to help you! Whether you need the softer touch of pointers and accountability, or more committed side-by-side assistance, we will work with you to plan your project, tweak…
Read MoreOK, there’s no denying that winter is upon us. My clues this time are…
OK, there’s no denying that winter is upon us. My clues this time are the school delays and cancellations, the tell-tale lines on the roads where the DOT trucks pretreated the roads, and the icy and snowy precipitation that makes sidewalks and driveways slippery. I wasn’t prepared for this – my mind doesn’t consider the…
Read MoreWinter winds are starting to blow. Time to change over the wardrobe. If you…
Winter winds are starting to blow. Time to change over the wardrobe. If you have children, it’s tempting to just pack up their warm-weather clothes and forget about them until the next warm season. It’s better to go through them first and pull out the garments that are torn, stained (and dispose of these), or…
Read MoreDepending on where you live, the kids have been back to school for at…
Depending on where you live, the kids have been back to school for at least a week, maybe two or more. Even those who don’t have kids around seem to treat September like it’s “back to routines” time of year. Everyone can benefit from taking stock of morning routines, bottlenecks, and needed supplies. For instance,…
Read MoreWhile it’s still summer and you’ve got the kids underfoot, take a little time…
While it’s still summer and you’ve got the kids underfoot, take a little time to go through their clothes with them to determine what fits, what needs to be handed down or donated, and what isn’t worthy of passing on (such as clothes that are stained, torn, or sprouting holes). Make a list of what…
Read MoreWe are pleased to reveal our new website – we hope you find it…
We are pleased to reveal our new website – we hope you find it helpful! www.GreatFallsOrganizers.com Our new video is on the front page, too – check it out! We appreciate the support our friends and fans have given us over the years, and we look forward to serving your organizing needs well into the…
Read MoreThanks to Kim Johnson for partnering with us this past week to deliver a…
Thanks to Kim Johnson https://www.kimjohnsondesigns.com/ for partnering with us this past week to deliver a course on Downsizing through George Mason University’s OLLI (Osher Lifetime Learning Institute). We had an astute audience who asked terrific questions and took copious notes on our guidance and recommendations on embracing the downsizing mindset, decluttering, and designing your new…
Read MoreExciting times for Great Falls Organizers – we’re stepping up our online presence with…
Exciting times for Great Falls Organizers – we’re stepping up our online presence with a new website, a video, and probably some enhancements here. We’re reaching out with community events and local classes – we’ll be sure to announce them here so you can tune in.
Read MoreWe are wrapping up a full-house clean-out and staging in Arlington today – very…
We are wrapping up a full-house clean-out and staging in Arlington today – very excited to see this house shine for the owners and prospective buyers.
Read MoreWe are so thrilled to be helping some new clients this month reclaim their…
We are so thrilled to be helping some new clients this month reclaim their spaces! They know who they are…. The improvements have been stunning!
Read MoreFeeling the weight lift
Feeling the weight liftOftentimes when we help a client declutter and let go of unneeded/unwanted/broken/outgrown items, they comment that they feel a weight lift from their shoulders. As they see the unwanted stuff leave their place, they are amazed at how much lighter they feel. Someone recently said to us, “You must love the fact…
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