Fifteen years in the same tiny apartment....I had more stuff crammed into that place!…read more I always saw myself as a very organized person and thought I was the last person who'd need to hire a professional organizer but I was overwhelmed; paralyzed, and was getting squeezed out of my own apartment. I didn't know where to begin. I finally had to admit that I needed help. Let me tell you, it's absolutely worth paying a true professional like Cheryl. She was such a pleasure to work with. She was NOT ruthless. She understood the attachment I had to many of the things I'd accumulated over the years but showed me ways in which I could streamline storage, release unrealistic attachments to what I call "just stuff" (AKA chachkies) and in doing so, create room to breathe in my life. She helped with every aspect of the reorganization from deciding what should go where (within the confines of a small space no less), what storage solutions worked best with my taste, my budget and the aesthetics that were most pleasing to me. I'm not a super spiritual person but I'd also add that removing clutter from your home environment makes it "energetically" easier, if you will, for new (and presumably) better opportunities, people and things to enter your life. This was a GREAT way to start the out the New Year. I think everyone who doesn't move frequently should "purge" their "stuff" at least once a year. Cheryl is the one who can show you how.

I decided to put the 4400 sq ft family home on the market in Summer 2019, and needed to get it…read moreready to show - which meant major decluttering and staging. I really did not know where to start. Cheryl was recommended by my Realtor as she had worked with other clients of theirs in the past. She was just fantastic - I learned a lot from her including the basics like - you start in the garage of course as you need to clear garage to store furniture/items you are decluttering. It was a really major undertaking and took 6 weeks to get the house ready for market - Cheryl provided both practical and emotional support and was terrific to work with - she helped make a tedious task bearable and even at times - fun! When house finally sold Summer 2020 - Cheryl helped with final move and storage of items. All in all I cannot stress how valuable Cheryl's help was to me - especially as I was doing all of this on my own. I highly recommend her as a supportive, high energy home organizer who also provides life organizing/decluttering skills. I would not hesitate to have her help me with any future house moves.

The best investment I made in myself besides graduate school was hiring ComposedCo. Stephanie was a…read moredream to come style my wardrobe and closet and I wish I could have her help me with my whole house! Not only did she make me feel comfortable, she helped me see my own clothes in new ways. I was afraid I would be embarrassed because I had so many clothes so I did do some editing before she came. But I wish I had not been afraid because that was a waste of energy on my part. She could not have been more gracious. She made it fun and afterwards she helped me sell some of my higher end pieces that no linger fit me. She helped me update some pieces I loved and didn't want to part with but was not wearing. She gave me permission to buy some shoes I already wanted but was keeping myself from indulging in. And the best part was she took photos of all the new outfits she created out of what I already had. It was a pleasure to get dressed afterwards in the outfits she curated. She also helped me go through all of my jewelry and taught me how to organize my closet for easy peasy dressing.

At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, having Stephanie go through my closet with me was…read morelife-changing. After months (okay... years) of being in a place where I would walk into an overstuffed closet and feel like I had nothing to wear, I can put together an outfit in seconds! She not only went through every, single item of clothing - often making me try things on - but she sorted my clothes in a way that makes getting ready in the morning incredibly easy. Now every, single thing in my closet is something I love. (Or need every once and awhile like camping clothes... She won't make you throw everything out!) She also took all the things I was getting rid of with her to donate, and left a small pile of things to sell. Plus, my style preferences lean toward quirky, which she totally got, and she still sends me links to things when she stumbles across something she knows I'll love. I highly recommend her services.

I have known Nicola Fasano, on both a professional and personal level, for the past 15 years,…read moreduring which time she has worked on numerous design projects for my home. From her design ideas and color choices to her furniture designs, which are handcrafted by local craftsmen, and space planning, she has impeccable taste in all areas. Nicola is so easy to work with that her clients, me included, become instant friends. Her scope of work spans all styles from Spanish to traditional to contemporary. She is a pleasure to work with and your home will reflect the care she puts in to all of her projects.

I have personally worked with Nicola for over 17 years doing custom furniture and fixture design,…read morebuild outs, as well as interior design for my home and chain of upscale clothing boutiques in Los Angeles. We do everything special, unique and custom to fit the vibe, space and client in regards to my stores. Her taste level is high end, exquisite, classy and right on spec with what you are looking for or desired. She works with amazing vendors in all categories of design from custom wood fixtures, to complicated build outs, to carpets, draperies, furniture and more to make the interiors complete. Her prices are fair and reasonable, she can stick within a budget and always delivers on time. Nicola personally sees the entire job from start to finish and she is a true pleasure to work with. Not only is she smart, creative, nice, professional, intuitive and insightful, but also makes the work enjoyable because she is a master and has such passion for her craft. I would highly recommend Nicola for any custom design job for your home, office, or corporation to make it exactly the space you want to portray and represent you. She is also incredibly skilled at remodeling homes to make them beautiful and staging homes to help sell them. Nicola is delightful to be around, very trustworthy and someone you would want to work with for years to come. Lisa Kline

Julie is AMAZING at what she does! From organizing your…read morephotos or making a slide show for a Birthday party or Anniversary-her service is priceless! She can take a cluttered office or garage-you name it-and make it efficient and easy to find your things without the stress and time it takes to do this on your own. Her prices are reasonable and well worth it! Julie is a delight to be around and makes you feel comfortable immediately! She deserves ALL 5-stars!!

Cannot recommend Julie enough. Personally, she is a delight, patient and encouraging…read more Professionally, she is as good as it gets. She spent four hours organizing my closet from a jungle into a paradise. There were things I still had to do when she was through and even though I had to do it myself, she made sure she had done everything she could possibly do. I was exhausted just watching her, as she did it all with a smile on her face. Thank you Julie, I'm almost clutter-free and I couldn't have done it without you.

Tara of Privé Stylist Studio is THE BEST of the best! I recently worked with Tara over an extended…read moreperiod time on a complete estate overhaul and 'life organization' project. From taking the time and heart to listen and understand your needs and wants, she combines her strengths of organization and ability to uplift anyone she encounters into her daily work. There were several challenges we faced along the way; including time constraints, schedule changes, additional/unexpected work and more. Tara was able to adapt to each curveball thrown her way... and did so with complete grace. In addition to knowing her stuff when it comes to home organization, she also manages to incorporate lessons on life she has learned along the way. Tara takes her time when it comes to advice. She listens to listen, not just to respond. If something isn't working in your life or doesn't make you happy - there is no need to hold onto it. Working with Tara really drives that point home! She also gives you the tools to maintain this mindset after she has completed her time with you. The photos I have shared below are from a garage clean out and are not enough to encapsulate all of the work Tara puts in! This garage was packed TO THE BRIM! Please know that what you are seeing is only a fraction of the 'before' and in fact, we worked on so many projects during our time together, I didn't even snap any 'after' photos. However what you will see in the photos is Tara taking her time to methodically organize each box, piece of furniture and trinket into appropriate piles - keep, repair, recycle, donation (to both human and animal shelters) and trash. Tara was beyond organized during this project, knowing what steps we would take each day as we worked our way through. I truly cannot say enough about Tara and Privé stylist studio. If you have organizational or styling needs for your home, office or self - she is THE ONE! No project is too small, large or complex. Tara will exceed your expectations on every level and any chaos in your life, will be organized into sustainable, manageable, working order!

I would give 10 stars if I could. Tara, the owner took on what was an extremely daunting and…read moreoverwhelming task for me and blew my expectations away. I hired her to help organize my Small Business Studio. She took initiative, had amazing ideas/suggestions, shopped on her own time, providing links to organizational items she thought might help me. She even joined me on a shopping trip to make sure we found items I would like. The help I got from Tara has improved my productivity 10 fold. My assistant continues to rave about all the improvements she's made to our Studio and how helpful she was. I don't know how we ever got any work done before her help! Everything has a place, is easy to find and incredibly speeds up our work day. Tara even organized in our Master Bathroom when I was briefly unavailable during one of her visits. She truly is an insanely talented gem! Tara also has a very calming energy and has an acute sense of other's feelings, noticing anytime I was feeling overwhelmed. It's one thing to have the organizational skills Tara processes, but there's so much more to her than that. Highly recommend for any of your Organizing needs. You won't be disappointed!

(NOTE: This review has been saved in my Yelp Drafts since August 2020.)…read more QOTD: "Does it spark joy?" This is what we should ask ourselves when we are making the decision to "keep" or "ditch" (i.e., donate, repurpose, pass down, recycle, toss) an item in our home. The old adage "There's a place for everything and everything has its place." comes to mind. I'm already pretty organized, but I'm always looking for ways to improve and maximize storage...and the virtual 'KonMari Method™ 101 with Minimize with Purpose' Yelp Elite event was right on time. There are methods to the "madness" of decluttering and keeping clothing/shoes, books, and miscellaneous (i.e., kitchenware, bathroom, décor, garage, kid's crap) items super organized My biggest benefit was learning how to fold clothing (i.e., shirts, hoodies, and even socks) effectively to save space. Not only did this make things more tidy and presentable, but was definitely a time-saver for regular use or storage. Something to keep in mind for my fellow thrift resellers who are running low on space. Check out season 1 of 'Tidying Up with Marie Kondo' (2019) on Netflix. __ I thrift. @DCthriftish I eat. @f.hux

Thank you Caitlin for the inspiration and thorough instructions! I had so much fun at this event…read moreand I learned so much. We covered everything from sock folding to hoodie folding and digitizing copies of everything from family portraits to plain old photos and videos. It's real a change of lifestyle...and for the better! Caitlin was a wonderful presenter and the material was very simple, easy to understand. The folding demos were the best!

My experience with Michelle's organization service was beyond. She is so professional, helpful, and…read more"on it", as well as easy to work with, and supportive. She minimized and softened my overwhelm in needing to pack and move within a short window of time, and was so informative and experienced in her execution of a smooth packing experience and geographical transition for me. I cannot recommend her services enough!

Since Michelle has come into my life over 5 years ago, my home organization has not only improved,…read morebut I have a sense of clarity of what I need to do when she's not with me. Working with Michelle is effortless because she adapts to my mood when I'm in a rush and motivates me when I'm in a rut. She has improved all aspects of my life because when I have systems in place, I feel empowered knowing that my time is being used efficiently and I am no longer looking for lost items as I have done in the past. Michelle has not only packed me for a move, weeded out my closets on a seasonal basis, organized all my rooms, created a filing system; but I now benefit from her packing me for trips. She takes the anxiety out of all that occurs for me during this process. We also create lists so that I know what I need to refill when packing for my next trip. I always feel amazing at what we've accomplished at the end of our sessions. My gratitude towards Michelle goes way beyond I can put into words. She is exceptionally kind and gifted in all of her organizing skill sets and life coaching skills.

Completed a major closet transformation this weekend that got rid of decades of outdated, unused…read moreitems I never wore that cluttered my closet and sucked up so much time getting ready every day. In a multi-day process, @caitlin_jaymes did a closet cleanout, edit, and organization for me! My fave part was going shopping to update my wardrobe with a mix of high-low quality staples and shoes that will last me a long time (and discovering I went down a few sizes )! Thank you to my trusted closet organizer, personal shopper/stylist and friend for saving me so much time and giving me more joy and clarity! Caitlin is truly gifted at what she does and made the whole process easy, seamless and fun! So glad I found Caitlin and invested in some self-care by doing a closet organization/rehaul! So worth it!

Beyond picking out great style choices for me according to my budget parameters, Caitlin is a…read morefantastic communicator. She is super cognizant of busy schedules and goes out of her way to accommodate her clients. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking to save time, money and buyer's remorse!