Maristella has a unique ability most of us lack. She does not fear chaos, she embraces it, manages it and breaks it down so it can be tackled by anyone. At some point in our lives we have experienced the horror of moving. The horror for me is still fresh in my mind. In the past 5 months we moved from a large house to an apartment and in February to yet a smaller apartment. We barely had time to unpack and then it was time to pack again. This is were we lost control of any semblance of order - we gave up and the garage took the brunt of it. We had now created a deadly obstacle course that could only belong in the Saw Movie Series. I literally need to reclaim my space! My Space Reclaimed, LLC is a clever name and the owner is nothing short of brilliant. Maristella helped me face & manage my fear: being overwhelmed by too many 'things', paralyzed to do anything, starting something, not finishing and starting some other project, yet never completing anything. Flash-forward to March 27th. I read through some reviews and reached out to those that caught my eye. Maristella was the first to respond; her reviews were excellent and the before/after photos only reinforced the 5 Star service she had been given by other customers. I completed a professional questionnaire customizing the services specific to my needs, signed a very comprehensive contract and we set an appointment for the 28th of March. That's how quickly she was able to accommodate me. She arrived the next day: punctual, her uniform attire with logo perfectly pressed, every and all cleaning & organizing supplies one can dream of. I was nervous, would she judge? Would we get along? Was I ready to do this? Would she be a slave driver? Was she going to be mean? I was seriously worried for nothing. She was awesome, I liked her immediately. This was a person I wanted to work with. Then the magic began. My goal was to clean the garage as a surprise before my boyfriend returned from Rome - I had 5 days. To accomplish clearing out the garage and the following tasks was next to impossible: Organize the Fridge Purge Clothing & Closets Separate & Re-Create Men's/Women's Closets De-Clutter Bathrooms De-Clutter Laundry Area Organize Pantry Purge & Organize all files, paperwork, etc. Label Files, Pantry Items, etc. Maristella was an inspiration. The work she does is not easy, but she loves it (I am still shocked that someone could love it, but she does). Plan, designate, focus, attack, finish - this was the process. While she was doing this, I chose to follow suit-it was inevitable that this may not last once she left. I asked her to tell me what to do, direct me and tell me how and tell me how long I should take (every detail needed for someone with raging ADHD). This ends like a fairytale - the goal was met, we did everything we needed to do! Maristella still did most of it, but I realized as a client I also had to buy into the process. It was a great experience and I learned this process that really gets me motivated & moving. Now, there are times when I lose that luster, but I've contacted Maristella when this happens and somehow she gets me right on track. I call that beyond responsive and Maristella does go above and beyond expectations. She takes great pride in her work, it is a reflection of her. read more

This was my first time working with a professional organizer and I must say I have been missing out...my whole life OR Maristella simply spoiled me! It was definitely an unexplainable experience working with Maristella. While my interests were in having pinterest type of organization around my home, I was more interested in learning and gaining efficiencies when it came to running a household with demands of parenting and being a "wifey". Maristella came in and taught me systems. She showed me how I was getting in my own way as I became a slave to laundry, kitchen, etc. With her systems in place, I now have 3 hours back each evening where I CHOOSE how to spend it and it's surely not spent cleaning because of her systems. My children are becoming more self sufficient. They were eager to learn and keep up with the new way of life. My husband even respects the amount of time, effort and money spent to get to this point and he does all that he can to ensure we are all operating harmoniously in our new ways of life. Thank you to Maristella and her team. read more

Maristella and Crystal are wonderful!!! We have finally finished my organization project after working on it for two years.  I am so pleased and ecstatic about the results. We have completed organizing all rooms in the house and the garage. It is so wonderful to walk into a clean and organized home. Maristella and Crystal are excellent!! Their expertise in organization and the psychology of clutter is amazing! My home feels happy and light! I have new fresh energy thanks to My Space Reclaimed". The systems implemented have helped provide peace and less stress to my life.  I took notes on some of the systems, and I refer to the blogs on My Space Reclaimed for reinforcement when Maristella writes about systems she has implemented. "Maristella and Crystal are wonderful to work with.  We had fun and we accomplished the mission together!!!" read more

My time with Maristella was stellar! From our consultation to the very last minute of our project she was professional, personable, and nonjudgmental. Maristella and her team went above and beyond to finish my project and when the job was complete everything went to its appropriate designated space. She definitely helped me to accomplish my goal of reclaiming my home. My updated space feels fresh, bright, and light! One of my concerns before starting the process was how I would discard or donate items. Maristella took care of all my questions and concerns and most importantly didn't have any hidden fees (which was another concern). I enjoyed working with her and can't wait for us to start working on my next project! read more

We met Maristella at a community open house event. She successfully modeled how a busy pantry full of stuff could be reorganized and rearranged to become a pantry with easy access to any item you like when stepping in. Maristella is a great condultant, motivator, inspiration, digging through the roots of my "organized chaos" and help spread her positive energy to my upcoming organized and reclaimed living spaces. Her ability to help me refocus and to empower me will be a lasting gift. I give Maristella a "10-stars" rating! Perfect consultant for organizing professional and personal living spaces! Don't wait too long to call for her professional organizer help! Thank you Maristella! You are simply AWESOME! read more

Maristella transformed our home!! I can't use enough words to express how grateful we are for her. She helped organize our home to be functional and yet homey. She worked with my husband to surprise me with my dream closet! She is very caring and very knowledgeable. When things needed to be thrown away or donated, she handled my feelings so well and helped me understand why they were unnecessary things. Highly recommend her to anyone! No job is too big or small. She will change your life!! read more

Maristella is an amazing home organizer. Not only is she very thorough and polished, but she has also made me feel comfortable at every turn. There has not been a moment when I have felt judged, and Maristella has kept the momentum high and gotten me excited about every aspect of our project. I feel more motivated to be organized than I ever have, and I am completely confident that I can maintain my results using the skills and organizational products that Maristella has shown me. read more

Maristella has a vibrant energy and passion for improving your space, organizing, and making your home flow and be efficient. She has been helping me for months. She helped me declutter and organize my office, linen closets, and kitchen cabinets and we keep going because our quality of life has so greatly improved and my husband is so so happy! Highly recommended!!! read more

I connected with My Space Reclaimed to help hang up various artworks I own. She has a keen eye and even wrote up a full two pages of recommendations and suggestions for me for my home. If you have the time go ahead and book My Space Reclaimed to get a consultation. It is rather worth it. I'm much happier in my home the way my artwork is orientated. read more

Maristella did a GREAT job. Her "before and after" pictures sold me. I told her buy what you need and do what you can. She bought exactly what was necessary to make what I used to call 'my place' MY HOME. She knows her stuff, she is quick an efficient. I love Maristella! Thanks a million. read more