Alice West and the Transform Your Space team are, hands down, the best in the business! I should…read moreknow because I hired Alice 5 times within 6 months. I was looking for a company because I had fallen into the trap of letting things go in terms of getting rid of older items, using my sons old room to store stuff, and generally being lazily complacent in certain areas of my house. Alice and team 'transformed' my walk- in closet and computer desk area, my son's old room (second bedroom) including closet, my kitchen cabinets, and my entire garage. I chose Transform Your Space because of my initial interaction with Alice. I found her website and saw exceptional reviews on various platforms, called, and expected to speak with an operator or administrator, but after talking for a few moments was pleasantly surprised to learn it was actually Alice after she identified herself. I had been going through some challenging times that lead my letting things get so disorganized and I was concerned I might be judged, that the tasks would be too overwhelming as I found them, and that there might be a lack of empathy. All of that went away literally in moments once Alice described her approach to her business and what she could accomplish. She really listened to me as I described what I needed done and my insecurities of letting someone into my home. The caring and ability to relate through her prior projects to me solidified my decision. She let me know that pictures were helpful to prepare her and team for how many people would be needed, time to complete projects, and gave an idea how best to approach it overall. I sent them for the first job and she immediately made me feel better that it wasn't that bad. We set the appointment and she gave me an estimate of the project cost along with the deposit required for the initial work which is later refunded. She also explained that they donate to Goodwill, work with assorted consignment stores, Working Women's Wardrobe (which I did donate some suits to especially after Alice explained that it helps those struggling to find work and need the clothing for interviews, etc). The best part is they take everything away including televisions and equipment of various kinds, and I kept asking Alice, "Can this be donated?", and she never said no! They give you itemized lists for tax purposes and email any done through organizations so you have it for your files. The day of my first appointment, I was still a little apprehensive because seeing a picture can be different from being face to face with the actual 'disaster' (as I referred to it as). Alice arrived right on time with a team member. She had a gentle and compassionate demeanor from the get go and I quickly felt like I was in good hands. She came with all necessary supplies including options to utilize her organizational bins, holders, etc. (she even got me a great plastic compressible ladder for my closet to reach taller shelves and that I now use throughout the house! She thinks of EVERYTHING!) She has a label maker that has made such a difference in accessing what I need after the fact. No more fumbling around and having to take everything out to find something! They bring trash bins and bags for sorting too. Alice is very dialed in to environmental concerns so is tenacious in the separating stages , including if something is hazardous waste. They start by tackling areas and separating items and then ask you to decide what you want to do with it. And before you know it, you start seeing clear progress which is so gratifying especially if you've been drowning in a mess of just too much stuff! As I hired Alice multiple times, it became my choice to stay nearby and work hand and hand to get things done quicker. I quickly realized I had been holding on to too many things that weren't important and she helped me 'let go' and really keep what was and is important. It was cathartic and I felt free from the burden of having so much. The finished product is so overwhelming that I felt like crying in relief! She even has a completion bell that they ring during for success made! I have never been so organized in my life now. I even say "What would Alice do?" when I now put things away in my new, neat world! I also want to give a big shout out to Jenny, Ashli, Lindsay, and Teena who supported Alice and my many projects. They were terrific! If you're reading this and really need an organizing service that does so many things, please contact Transform Your Space first. Best decision I've made in a long time! Alice is now a friend and I recommend her because she's the total package including with pricing. Don't suffer or wait any longer. Call or message them today!

Highly recommend. I worked with Donya and she organized my garage in 4 hours ! She had so many…read morehelpful tips regarding types of bins and how to create a system for my home. My home is so much less cluttered ! Donya is great !

I was gifted an organization package from my husband and nearly cried--ESO did not disappoint!…read moreAmanda and Tricia were super communicative. They listened to my needs and the unique use cases for weird areas of my house and held my hand through purging sentimental stuff--they were patient and never pushy! They helped me organize items I wanted to save but never used and helped me organize other areas to finally use items that had gotten lost in the clutter. They were efficient with my time and we even came in under budget. I had a stockpile of organizing materials and they used everything that I already had but called out when they had a better item in mind (how do they fit all those organization materials in their car?? It's like Mary Poppins magic) All in all I'd highly recommend--felt like a huge weight off my chest to know everything is in its place. ALSO if you're going to have strangers in your home for a couple days, highly recommend the Ever So crew--they're kind and very funny.

I absolutely LOVED working with Amanda and her team! From the first consultation to the finished…read moreproduct, everyone on her team listened to my needs and helped give me a beautifully organized and functional kitchen and pantry space! They arrived right on time and got to work immediately! Getting rid of clutter was made easy by them pulling out everything from my cabinets/closets/drawers/etc. I was able to see ALL the things I had and could easily see if I had multiples, things were broken, or just wasn't used. They came with multiple options for containers, dividers and other organizing products! I am SO happy with my kitchen, and will definitely be hiring them to organize the rest of my house! Thank you!

I reached out to Shannon during a time when I felt completely buried. Full transparency, I…read morecontacted several organizers because I did not even know where to begin. I had boxes I never unpacked after moving in over a year ago, plus a wave of new boxes from the UK with items from my mum and my nan. It was emotional and overwhelming, and I needed my home to feel like my space again while honoring the things I had inherited. Enter Shannon and everything shifted. She helped me tackle every corner of my home: both bedrooms, my closets, the linen closet, the downstairs storage, all of it. She did not just organize, she helped me rethink how I live in my space. We redesigned areas I never would have thought to change, and the difference is unbelievable. Shannon and her team were incredible. Patient, kind, thoughtful at every step. She never pushed, never rushed, and always respected my things and the stories behind them. What felt like heavy emotional work became something manageable, even enjoyable. She found beautiful ways to incorporate the items I inherited so I can actually see them and appreciate them instead of keeping them boxed away. My home finally feels calm, comfortable, and like a place where I can exhale again. She helped me create a space that feels safe, warm, and truly mine. If you are overwhelmed, stuck, or simply need a fresh start, Shannon is the person you want beside you. I genuinely could not have done this without her.

We added a new pantry to our existing kitchen and I wanted to make sure to use the new space in the…read morebest way possible. I also needed help organizing the rest of the kitchen! Having Shannon's help has transformed my life! Sounds dramatic, but seriously, having space for everything, knowing where to find things and being able to easily access and see all of my tools and supplies is the best feeling EVER! My husband reminds me ALLLLL the time how much he loves his own space for his cycling bottles and powders. Shannon is very enjoyable to work with, she's also quick, methodical and practical. Thank you, Shannon! I will definitely use you again and recommend you to my friends.

I'm super impressed with the response time. I sent a message with detailed notes of what type of…read morepersonal assisting and house management work I was looking for. I followed up with a phone call immediately was able to connect with someone on their cell phone. We went through the details of what I was looking for, shared my insight on what I would be looking at, and I was given solutions right away. They explained to me in detail the work that they've done that's related to what I was requesting, gave me peace of mind immediately about providing the support I was looking for and offered more! The value was great, and I truly enjoyed my consultation with the company.

I hired RHG to help with my move. They were very helpful unpacking boxes as well as organizing all…read moremy items in each room. It freed me up to be able to do other things. They made my move easy and stress free. RHG also transformed my closet and organized everything by category in my closet. I was able to get other things done while she organized everything in my closet. Maira was very professional and easy to work with. I will definitely be using this service again soon!

It's never too late to organize your garage AND your life! Thanks to Ariane, "The Clutter Nanny,"…read moreand Shannon, my garage and my life is now functioning at a MUCH better capacity! After years and years of hanging on to "things" I never used, sold or donated and thus making our garage a messy, unsightly and unusable place, I changed my mindset, thanks to Ariane and Shannon and couldn't be happier AND healthier. It feels much better to live in the present than to hang on to things from my past. These are things I decided someone else could much better use and enjoy, and the adage, if you haven't used it in a year, you don't "need" it, is so true. Ariane and Shannon helped me and my husband to sort, donate, toss or keep so many things we had saved for 20 or more years. They also offer to take items to donate as well. I learned about my city's (Fullerton) numerous opportunities for large item pick ups and extra trash pick ups (for an added fee) in the process. I became a familiar face at our local disposal place, which I (don't laugh) was kinda nervous about going to before, and that's why so many things didn't get "dumped." Our garage now has useable totes and shelves and designated spaces for items we truly need and use for our home and life. Big pluses for "The Clutter Nanny" are that both Ariane and Shannon are punctual, hard working, organized, great communicators and schedulers, conscientious, creative, and fantastic problem solvers. Now, and for our future, we have our two-car garage back and I look FORWARD to doing my laundry, storing and easily getting outdoor accessories and decor, easily finding camping items and tools to use indoors and outdoors. All our garage clutter is gone, and with this mindset, which Ariane and Shannon fostered in me, which feels and IS healthy, I am positive, I will not go back to clutter again. I even went to an estate sale two weeks after our de-cluttering, and didn't buy a thing; I just enjoyed myself. Thank you, Ariane and Shannon!

Ariane and Shannon at Clutter Nanny are incredible. They focus on functionality first. They listen…read moreclosely to your needs and build systems that actually work for your daily life, using what you already have if that's what you want. I'm seven months pregnant with our second baby, and our kitchen, pantry, and utility closet had become completely overwhelming. My husband and I did not have the time or energy to redo everything before the baby arrived. I especially needed help making our space work better for a toddler while preparing for newborn life again. They stepped in, understood exactly what we needed, and created practical solutions that made our home feel calm and manageable. At the end of the day it was something that needed to be done; something we were never going to do half as well as they did; and something that would lead to headaches and fights. We're so glad it was Ariane and Shannon doing it, not us. It was worth every penny. If you are thinking about booking them, plan ahead because their calendar fills up quickly.

What a delightful experience with Marilyn! Having paperwork back to the 90s was overwhelming and…read moreshe made it simple! She will be back to do more! Can't recommend enough... Thank you!!!

This is my second time using this company. They organized my garage when I moved into my house and…read morenow I'm moving out -5 weeks post-op from a hip surgery- so I'm not able to do much if anything at all. They came in and did EVERYTHING in 2 sessions (4 hours each). Neatly and efficiently packed up my whole house, labels and all. Got rid of/donated and organized all my stuff during the process. The movers will have a very easy day thanks to them!

Marla and her team at i-deal-lifestyle are nothing short of miracle workers! I can't say enough…read moregreat things about my experience working with everyone. They have been professional, flexible, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. I received a follow-up from my inquiry very quickly, we met for an assessment, and it was to easy to handle the payment for their services. I was a bit anxious (haha, that's an understatement- I was freakin' out!) about letting people "see behind the curtain" but they made me feel incredibly at ease and didn't make me feel judged for years of clothing build-up and lack of organization. The best part was how self-sufficient and autonomous the team was, which made all the difference for me trying to juggle a demanding job and childcare, etc. The team will work with YOU to understand how you function in your space- and then make sure that whatever system is put in place supports your usual routine!! Here's the key: they do this so the work they do can be easily maintained going forward. This is an investment into your home, your wellness, your sanity, your relationship... and so much more! We're already booking I-deal-lifestyle for the next project - our Kitchen! My only regret is having not called them sooner. In the meantime, I will be diving into Marla's book, The Clutter Remedy, to be reminded of what I've learned so far, and to keep up my beautiful and organized space. I've only read the first chapter and I am already just so happy that I invested into myself. Thank you Marla + Team at I-deal-lifestyle!

(SINCE POSTING THIS REVIEW I HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS CALLS & TEXTS FROM MARLA THAT ARE HARASSING &…read moreTHREATENING, EVEN CALLING MY EMPLOYER) I used Marla and felt the job and talent was oversold. Marla is quick to brag about unrelated job credentials. I should of known then. I have used professional organizers before and was very happy. Never a problem! *Further, I am insulted buy her comments & insinuations after posting this review which are absurd and lame excuses. No one babysat my teenage son or my little girl! And for 30 hrs?! Really? This woman is nuts! Even one of her workers told me she was crazy!) My nanny and my other hired workers witnessed her poor service and commented on it every time. Yes, MY NANNY who was full time -child care for my daughter was always present- Not strangers I hired to unpack & organize my home. Absurd! The college girls chose to play with my daughter. It wasn't anything I asked for or preferred. I hired them for a specific job totally unrelated to my kids- what an insult to suggest otherwise. And, I did assist when asked- wasn't sickly or absent- just exhausted after this drama experience. *Based on Yelp reviews I decided to try Marla for a 2 bed, 1000 sq ft move into a 3 bed, 3 bath 1700 sq ft brand new, high-end gated community home 15 miles away. The job was to pack my home, move me into the new home, unpack and organize my new home so that I could be moved in quickly and not interrupt my work schedule. Marla assured me they were trained and could do this seamlessly without having me manage the job or interfere with their work. It was all clear and agreed prior to hiring Marla. No surprises on my end. I am a busy, professional single mom so I had no issue paying for and hiring a professional to make my life easier. **I wasn't seeking a cheap solution rather a much needed professional service. I have no problem paying for quality. If I was looking for budget I would of hired the desperate men in front of Home Depot! Marla was never present and although her team is very nice, they are NOT professionally trained organizers. Her team is just young college kids who did pack my house quickly... That was great but NOT organizational pros. Proof is in the photos I will attach to this review. (Somehow photos were taken off Yelp?! That's suspicious!) they just showed lack of organization- nothing more. Marla suggested I use her team to actually move instead of a moving company. The move was to be expected with their limited moving experience however I was still satisfied. Didn't feel money was wasted. I saw the labor and effort however it was nothing to refer or brag about. Things changed once I moved into the new home. It was agreed to unpack my home and make my home look very neat & organized. Marla bragged of feng shui experience and other ideas I liked. Her team packed my home so I assumed by the labeled boxes they would know where things basically belong... Being a professional organizing company. Basically unpacking consisted of just opening boxes putting items alla wherever, and leaving piles of boxes and trash in front of the home. I had to re-do the unpacking and organizing that was done. Even a simple linen closet is linens taken straight from the box, not refolded. Looked like they were flung onto the shelves. My kitchen was unpacked by the nicest girl but items were not well thought out as they were put away so the flow of the kitchen is totally off. Things were unpacked without any thought. No order. The crew claims they worked hard and the house didn't have enough space however this is a much larger home then from where I moved- double in size in an upscale gated community. My prior home was not cluttered and was a much smaller space. I had very little stored in garage so the excuses were not adding up. I understand moving is challenging but this was a job going downhill quickly. The unpacking and organizing was not high quality at all. My new home was left with boxes still in the garage pilled high and furniture never made it to the correct rooms. After 2 days of unpacking with Marla's company I decided to cancel the rest of the work. I just wanted them out! I feel after nearly $2000. That this was absolutely unacceptable and unprofessional and I was being duped. Over promised, over sold and under delivered. I didn't want to continue paying them for sloppy work although would have continued to pay them to finish the job if they were worth it. A professional moving company would of been less expensive and would of done the same quality of work or better...I was looking for ORGANIZATION & QUALITY and willing to pay for it. Since Marla I hired a real certified company and the difference was monumental

There aren't enough amazing words to say about Liz and her team. We moved in to a new house and I…read morewas confident that I had purged our pantry and our garage before the move, although they needed to be organized. First, the pantry. Liz came in with Lisa and organized my pantry and kitchen. Not only did they help me sort through and discard FOUR bags of unnecessary items, but they left my pantry and kitchen so clean and organized that I thought I wanted to sleep in there! A few weeks later, we had them come and organize our garage. Our garage was the catch-all space for all things move-related, on top of our usual stuff. Every time I went in there, I got anxiety looking at all the stuff that needed to be unpacked and organized. Additionally, my husband's biggest goals were to (1) get his brand new tool chests organized and (2) simply be able to park his car in there. At the end of the very long and hot day of organizing, Liz and her team were able to organize EVERYTHING in our garage. They even sorted through all my husband's hardware (nails, nuts, bolts) and organized them into containers within his tool chest. Could I have organized my garage myself? I mean, yeah, probably. But here's how it usually goes: the two of us (my husband and I) would be able to do one section, not be able to go through *every item* and ask ourselves if we truly use it or not, NOT be able to really remove ourselves enough to categorize them properly, then we realize we need more bins, so we have to go out and get some more. We either procrastinate until tomorrow... or the next weekend... or the following month... Liz and her team already have ALL the necessary organizational items with them. They know the process because they've done this a thousand times! It is NOT possible to get this done without this team. The best part about having everything organized in clear bins is knowing exactly what we have and where we have it. It sounds dramatic, but I think it's accurate to say that having everything organized is life-changing. No longer will we have to second guess what we have or where to find it, only to purchase a duplicate (or gulp, a triplicate) of it, but we can access it easily... and most importantly, we can keep up with the organization. I think that organization MUST be sustainable in order for it to work. Even now, months later, my daughter and several friends know where to get snacks in the pantry or items in the garage, and they know that they can put it all back easily if needed. I cannot recommend Coastal Organizing Company more. Just absolutely fantastic!

AMAZING!!!! Simply an amazing company and crew!…read more Liz (the owner) and her team (Elissa, Leslie & Jordan) that worked on my friend's place are great!! They took his apt. - that was filled with over 250 moving boxes - and made it a completely organized and simply wonderful. Helped my friend purge A LOT of unnecessary and duplicate/triplicate items. In turn, those items were donated to a great non-profit called Mercy House. It was a win-win for everyone. Elissa, Leslie and Jordan were so patient and understanding and helped create an organizational system that is easy to follow/maintain. Moving is hard enough without the stress of having to get rid of years of stuff and personal items. THANK YOU SO MUCH for all your hard work, diligence and guidance through a personally, challenging time. You truly helped Robert more than you could know. We greatly appreciate it!!!! ~ Lenore & Robert