Tidy Evolution - Professional Organizer - Santa Cruz, CA

Wrapping up garage organization season!

This client had many beautiful rugs, we helped with decisions on which to donate and pass on to family members. Rugs to be kept were taken for professional cleaning ✨

We help clients manage all the stuff while remodeling their home!

While certainly looking forward to the planned improvements, most people are overwhelmed during the remodel process and unsure about how and when to fit in the purging and reorganization of belongings.

Here's the ideal sequence of events:

1. Consult with a professional organizer who can provide expert recommendations for your specific household needs BEFORE renovation plans are drafted. This is such a valuable way to make sure the final result will support functionality and storage needs. Tidy Evolution offers this service!

2. Begin reviewing and purging items in all affected renovation areas with PLENTY of advance time (weeks or months). I often get the following type of inquiry: "Next week we'll be moving out for a temporary 6 month period while our house is remodeled. I need to downsize everything and have the house empty by then." Don't let this be you!!

3. Once renovation is complete, take the time to plan out in DETAIL where all of your kept items will live. Before moving anything back into the remodeled areas or home, assign each area, cabinet, or shelf a category to be stored there. My favorite strategy is to label one Post-It note with each category (plates, mugs, silverware, etc) and then attach and rearrange notes to locations as needed.

Here's to happy and successful renovations ✨

Did you know? We manage ALL of your estate consolidation needs, including vehicle sales!

It brings us such joy to create positive home environments ✨

Pantry Tips ✨
Whether your panty items live behind closed doors or are in plain sight, use these strategies for a functional and joy sparking pantry:
1. Dispose of any expired products and empty food packages/boxes
2. Group items by category (savory, sweet, sauces, grains, etc)
3. Use clear containers and/or labels to promote visibility of contents
4. Use bins or baskets to contain smaller packages
5. Risers and adjustable shelves can be used to maximize space
6. Locate frequent use items at arm's reach and less used items high up or down low
7. Include and display items that are aesthetically pleasing and spark positive thoughts or memories

This month's nature highlight ✨

Kitchen corner ✨

When your garage includes a workout zone ✨

Late summer joy moment ✨

Organizer spotlight ✨Lead Organizer Janelle Maguire ✨

Janelle has been organizing with the Tidy Evolution team since the beginning of 2023 and provides the most patient and conscientious support to our clients! We appreciate you so much 💜

She has been developing her home organizing skills since 2011 and is a member of NAPO (National Association of Productivity & Organizing professionals). She specializes in decluttering, senior moves, downsizing, and supporting families through the nonstop transitions that come with raising young children. Born and raised in Santa Cruz County, Janelle is a UCSC alumna (B.A. Environmental Studies, B.A. Art) who enjoys hiking redwood forest trails.

Closet dreams ✨