Coming in to the world of clutter after being a therapist for 17 years gave me an eagle eye perspective on over-accumulating, collecting and obsessing over stuff. I came into…

Being a Southern California girl, Marla Stone is a very fortunate person. Stone has lived all over So Cal, but her two favorite places besides OC (Orange County) are the…

I was in private practice from 2001-2010 working as a Psychoanalyst treating clients who wanted mental health treatment. In 2008 during the economic collapse clients came in complaining about losing…

"Getting organized is a well planned out event if you want "perpetual organization."  Achieving long-term organization starts with understanding what you truly value in life.  The next step is to…

Pause  You love your partner, child, mom, your dad, grandparent, your sister, brother, cousins, best friend and neighbor. You love who you love, but you don't always love their behaviors,…

Let's face it, renovating a home can be overwhelming and sometimes you may think you're going mad. Working with designers, contractors, along with every buddy having an opinion, at the…

Do you find yourself looking frantically for gadgets, spices, and  anything you want to use while cooking? That's a sign it's time for a kitchen clean up!  I do a full…

If a home for sale is unfurnished, its beauty and value are understated to those viewing it.  Even if a  home buyer's furniture pieces are completely different sizes or styles…

"I need to go to the bank." "I need your help." "I need a cup of coffee".  Modern language is filled with "I need" statements.  In fact, most individuals use…

While capitalism has brought abundance and material security to modern living it can cause  you to to over-collect. In fact, many Americans find their precious possessions are filling their homes,…