Babs is personable and kind. I love people being direct. We went through years of stuff and did an amazing job in purging. We also had a ton of fun. read more

I have had the opportunity to work with Babs on properties that needed clearing out or organizing many times through the years. Her expertise and her ability to work from the ground up when the clients family cannot even make sense of where to start takes so much pressure off everyone involved. Her kindness and her patience with clients is beyond expectations! I have loved working with Babs, referring Babs to clients and other Realtors, and having Babs help me in my own home. I assure you she will be the right person to guide you through the whole process! Ellen Mazzoni Compass Burlingame read more

Calling Babs Harband was one of the best calls I ever made. I didn't realize how stressful a move and packing in preparation for the move could be. Babs is professional, pleasant and is focused on the end goal. Her two helpers are also equally professional and pleasant. She helped keep me focused on being mindful of what is important to pack. She promptly answered my questions via text, day or night. After we moved I was overwhelmed once again looking at all the boxes. She and her helpers unloaded the kitchen boxes and organized my kitchen. Several times she checked in with me to ensure I was feeling settled. There are not enough words to describe how valuable her services are when moving or just trying to organize our home. read more

After my kitchen remodel, I hired Babs to help me unpack all my boxes and organize everything in my new cabinetry. It was delightful to have Babs and her assistant, Linda, here for most of a day and work their magic. They knew all the ways to logically arrange dishes, utensils, cookware, etc. and encouraged me to let go of some unnecessary items. They set up a beautiful display in my new glass-front cabinets. I enjoy looking at it every day! After about 6 months, I have only made a very few minor changes to the kitchen. I would absolutely recommend Babs for any organizing project! read more

Do you know that overwhelming feeling that paralyzes you? As a Realtor in San Mateo County, we witness that look on our clients' faces almost every time they decide to move. That's why our team recommends Babs without fail. Babs has taken the burden off of of our clients for the ten years I have known her. She is so personable, funny, kind, efficient, energetic, and connected to whatever you may need. She is the Fairy Godmother who swoops in and puts the plan into action. Whether packing up to move or helping settle into a new home, the relief our clients feel after a visit from Babs is palpable and genuine. Babs is a gem and I could not recommend her more highly. read more

I hired Babs to solve a bunch of little issues around my house and she changed my life! I gave her a list of house projects that was literally 2 pages long, and she got everything done. It was amazing. My closets have never looked better. So lucky to have met Babs! read more

Flat out, Babs can change your life for the better! I hired Babs to help my newly married daughter get her new home organized. Babs instantly knew just want to do with making the very most out of small spaces. She also is an expert about giving advice as to what to toss and what to keep. She is never critical and comes up with the most perfect solutions. Babs is a total pleasure to work with along with her fine team. Paying someone like Babs to make your home the most appealing it can be is truly money well spent. read more

Babs Harband calls herself a professional organizer and wardrobe consultant, but really she is a a professional problem solver! She can take on any job you've been procrastinating... cleaning out the closet, organizing the home office, creating your wedding photo album, even teaching 6 year olds how to dress! Whatever the job, here's what you can expect: * Creative solutions to problems you thought were unfixable (I mean WHAT can you possibly store in a closet this small???). Her unique experience in retail and childhood education give Babs a unique toolbox for addressing common household challenges. And, she's just a really smart person. * Professional yet personal approach. Babs gets how hard it is for most people to tackle organizing and is really supportive. * A new lease on life! It feels so good when that closet finally gets cleaned out and you have great new garments to stock! Babs started as a professional organizer in our home, and is now a friend! read more

Babs worked with me to organize and complete a very large multi-part project: getting a house ready for sale by clearing and cleaning it out. She sequenced the tasks to be done. She presented me with the decisions to be made and had excellent recommendations when I needed guidance. She brought great people to the house to do the specialized work such as sorting, hauling, taking donations, taking consignments, home repairs, etc. All the way through she helped me to focus on priorities and kept the project moving at an amazing fast pace. I would hire Babs again without hesitation. She is highly professional and a wonderful coach. She knows Bay Area resources for all types of needs and jobs. Things get done when she's around! read more

I can't think of enough superlatives to describe Babs Harband of Working Behind the Scenes. I've tried to control the clutter in my house for years, but only met with very limited, short-term success. It wasn't until Babs and her fantastic team arrived and took on the project that I am convinced that I am organized for good. Miraculously, in virtually no time they had labeled and organized everything I requested of them and helped me find logical locations. Before, it was barely-controlled chaos. Not only was it pain-free (and even at times, really fun!) the process was thorough and complete. It included the removal of all debris, recyclables and donations, which made it even easier and more convenient for me and my busy schedule. Babs gave me new ideas of how to better store things, so my house will STAY organized. If you think things are hopeless, DON'T. Babs can take on any huge task, make you feel great while it is being done and ensure that your monster goal is accomplished. JB San Carlos read more

Babs at "Working Behind the Scenes" is fabulous!!! You need it, she can do it. She is extremely organized, creative, resourceful and professional. We recently refinanced and because of work Babs and I did to get organized I was able to locate *all* the documents the broker/bank needed *in less than an hour*! In the past, I would have been up half the night trying to track down everything. I highly recommend giving Babs a call. read more

*Babs Working Behind the Scenes, 650-579-3929 and babsharband@yahoo.com Babs did an incredible job helping my friend from Arizona. Her son died in SF and had a townhome filled with high end clothes, wine, guitars, sound equipment and much more. She organized everything, obtained movers, e bay, charities, etc. all in 4 days. My friend was very grateful. She is knowledgeable, organized, cheerful, empathetic and much more. Try her services and you will be satisfied. read more

Babs saved my life. I've found myself totally overwhelmed by my recent move and lack of storage space. Didn't even know where to begin! After only a day, Babs made my house feel like the home I wanted. Babs is Fabs! read more

Babs Harband at "Working Behind the Scenes" is excellent!!! She does everything from organizing your home or office, personal shopping, creating custom photo albums, you name it, she can do it. She is extremely organized and professional. I highly recommend giving Babs a call should you need any of the above services. read more

I highly recommend Babs! She's very professional and she is definitely a must for people who don't have the time to organize any space. She helped me and my mother find beautiful frames and helped organize our garage space. I also had her design rooms in my house and I always refer my friends to her. All her prices are reasonable and I believe that her work is exceptional. read more

Babs has been AMAZING at helping me to tackle all of the projects I just kept procrastinating and couldn't get done myself! NOW, my wedding album is DONE, my daughter's baby album is DONE, my mending/hemming pile is DONE, and my closet, well it's completely manageable now! I have finally parted with those pieces that for whatever reason I had been holding onto but not wearing! Apprehensive at first when bags upon bags of out-dated and over worn clothes, shoes, and accessories left my room, I am now THRILLED by all of my new choices! I have also learned from Babs how to separate my summer from my winter fashion! Babs is full of "why-didn't-I-think-of-that!" solutions that just keep it simple and organized!! Highly Recommend!! read more

Babs is as good as it gets. We used her when we had to move for our remodel, move out, then move back in 5 months later. We couldn't have done it all & stayed sane without her. She knows how to categorize "stuff", she does it very nicely without judgement & she suggests how you can organize between her visits. There is no one harder working & a better deal than Babs. She can do 1 closet or a whole house. I'm a livelong convert to her thinking & labeling. I'll never go back to those drawers crammed with things!! read more

We were needing to get our house packed up and made ready to sell. Between Babs and her people, we got it done. I had a total knee 3 weeks before we moved and then my husband had emergency heart surgery on April 4. We were in a huge time crunch and she made it work in conjuction with the rest of the team. There were times when I thought I couldn't go on, but then BABS appears and takes my worries away. We did it. Living in Oregon and know if we hadn't hired Babs, we would still be where we were. Thank you BABS and LESLIE!!!!!! read more

Babs is a great resource to help you get your life back in control. No pile is too big or too cluttered for her to uncover. She has a way of making you feel like you are not alone in your mess. She helps you prioritize what needs to get done. I highly rec commend her for any project large or small. She is dependable and always on time. She offers a free consultation to give you an idea of what it will take to get it done. It is worth your time to invest in Babs! read more

Babs Harband has provided me with an array of invaluable services for more than a decade. She worked with me to transform a very small closet space into one that is now organized with room to spare. When I staged an 80th birthday party for my father, Babs was my key project manager providing guidance on overall party arrangements, designing table decorations, invitations and guiding me through all the details necessary to stage a truly memorable event that my father, family and friends treasure. Babs routinely provides me with expert wardrobe consulting whether its finding that outfit for a special occasion or ongoing updating of my existing wardrobe to extend what I have and keep me on trend! Babs is the best in her field who I can always count on to deliver five star service with enthusiasm and the highest degree of professionalism.... read more

I called Babs a couple of weeks ago to give me suggestions on how to maximize the space in my 8 year old daughter's very small closet. I also wanted her to help my daughter organize her own stuff so that she could feel more independent. Babs had her handyman reconfigure the closet design and it ended up looking unbelievable! Then Babs came back and worked her magic with my daughter for 4 hours on a Saturday afternoon! The two of them purged items, organized shelves, and decorated! And of course my daughter's favorite part, using the label machine to label her new containers. When it was all done, my daughter was so proud of her organized, clean room. Babs had her give me a tour of where everything goes.. Daughter loves her new closet and feels so proud.. Babs is unbelievable! Now on to my sons room... read more

Babs helped my mother organize documents in the house. Babs is amazing, thorough, and was supportive to me and my mother was we were going through a difficult health issue in our lives. She is amazing! read more

My home is going up for sale and my realtor recommended a company called working behind the scenes, to help organize and pack. I could not be more happy with babs and her assistant. They were always on time and got to work as soon as they arrived. I really do not think I would have been able to pull it off, if not for her help. There is a big difference between family and friends helping, verses a professional organizer/packer. She relieved a tremendous amount of stress I was under working and trying to pack up a 4 bd 3 ba home. I highly recommend this company. I am a very happy customer :) read more

My husband and I are so happy we found Babs and envision working with her for many years to come! We first sought Babs' help when we wanted to de-clutter our home and plan a yard sale. Babs met with us and truly listened to our needs, gave us a plan for how to get started with what felt like an overwhelming project, and came to personally help with the first stages. After she left, I felt I had a system and a set of tools for how to move forward. Many months later, we have since sold our house and are preparing for a move. Babs was one of the first people we called to help us plan for the move and think about how to organize the new space. She has a wealth of resources and contacts to share for everyone from a handyman to mover. We feel so much more confident about doing our move and making our new home work for us with Babs on our team! read more

Babs is awesome!!! She really is excellent at anything you may have a problem getting around to. Babs makes a task that I dread doing (cleaning my closet) so enjoyable. I have a problem getting rid of clothing that I don't even wear anymore. She reassured me that clothing is a big part of your lifestyle and work, so clothing from my high school years wouldn't be appropriate for my career path in apparel design. I did need to change my wardrobe. I just needed an extra push! I am very thankful that I contacted Babs. She helped me have the right wardrobe, so I can save the stress for my job in the apparel design world. read more

I have been a realtor on the Peninsula for the past 14 years. In my industry I encounter many service-people who work to prep homes for sale, but rarely find those that make me want to rave. I had the pleasure of meeting Babs through a client, who hired her to help clean out his home prior to selling. I was instantly impressed by her calm approach to things even during the most stressful days leading up to going on the market. She quickly had a selection of handymen, painters, contractors and service people who not only showed up on time, but were pleasant to work with and affordable. Her sweet demeanor, creative solutions, and endless energy were refreshing and truly made working side-by-side during a stressful situation enjoyable. She was excellent at keeping close tabs and communicating with us so that we were always on the same schedule. The house was organized and ready to go in an amazingly short amount of time. I have since hired her to help me organize my own home, and can instantly see why she is a favorite for many realtors along the Peninsula. She approaches each challenge with enthusiasm, encourages you to keep moving forward even when you are exhausted, respects your belongings, gently finds a way to help you keep or part with your treasures, and had an incredible sense-of-humor to boot. Did I mention how much my kids came to know and trust her? Her genuine care and concern were evident and set her apart from the other people in her industry. I would highly recommend Babs and her list of reliable contractors to anyone and do! read more

I'm so glad I have met Babs! I am very busy at work and often don't have time to shop for myself. When I do go shopping, it is hard for me to find clothes in my size due to my petite frame. In four hours, Babs helped me find wardrobe staples that I would not have found for myself if I had shopped for days. She has a great eye for essential wardrobe pieces in the right size. She also helped my mother update her wardrobe, and almost everyone who meets her compliments her new look. If you struggle with finding clothes that fit you should definitely give her a call! Thanks Babs for all your help with my family! read more

Babs is a fantastic find! She has helped me with everything from personal shopping, organizing files, cleaning out my garage, helping my kids get organize, and decorating. She makes every task she undertakes with you fun and manageable. I don't know how I survived without Babs before. If you are looking for someone who is professional, creative, organized, and will get the job done...call Babs. read more

I have worked with Babs for over 5 years and she consistently exceeds my expectations. She has the intuitive ability to see past problems and offer sensible solutions - whether it is clutter I'm trying to organize, shopping for the perfect shoes (she always finds them and manages to get them on sale!), or just need some motivation; she knows how to make life easier. :) Most people are embarrassed or ashamed of the clutter and disorganized mess they have hidden away in a closet or drawer (we all have a mess), but Babs never comes in with a judgmental attitude- she just gets right to work to make it better. She also has a great way with kids- my 3 adore her and love it when she comes. Somehow Babs manages to get my kids to not only clean out their rooms, but have fun while doing it! She's even worked with my husband to do Christmas and birthday shopping- trust me, this always turns out to be a good thing! Babs is also one of the most well networked people I know. She is loyal to her friends and colleagues - if you need something and Babs can't do it, she knows someone who can, guaranteed! I've told all of my friends about this secret weapon I call Babs. She truly is the best!! read more

Babs helped us organize our home office. She helped us make decisions about what to keep, what to toss, what to donate, and then helped us organize the space. She's very knowledgeable about resources and sources for this kind of work. We couldn't have done it without her. We'll call her again when we're ready to tackle the next project. read more

Babs from "Working Behind the Scenes" is truly amazing and worthy of every glowing review she has received. I relocated from NY to CA and needed help unpacking and organizing our new home. Thankfully, I found Babs who made this daunting task much more manageable and even fun. She helped unpack and organize almost every room in our house. I was amazed at her ability to maximize every inch of space, especially in our small closets. Her rates are reasonable and she is very efficient with her time. I couldn't believe how much she could accomplish in just a few hours. I was extremely pleased with her services and plan to hire her again to help us organize for the arrival of our baby boy. read more

We recently redid my 10 yo daughter's room, transforming it from a cluttered little girl's room to a calming, inviting, comfortable, organized yet still fun grown-up girl room. In less than two hours, Babs helped my daughter realize her vision for her room makeover. Just by changing the wall color and moving around the furniture we gave it a whole new look. Babs gave us low-cost tips and ideas for sprucing up the room including new bedding, a new area rug and desk accessories which help my daughter keep her desk organized. The room looks fantastic and it was within our budget. My daughter LOVES her new room, keeps it organized and makes her bed every day (without my nagging!) Babs has great ideas, is efficient and cost-effective (not to mention fun to work with!) I highly recommend her (and so does my daughter!) read more

Babs is an organization angel. My preschool was given a gift certificate for Babs to get some ideas on classroom storage and organization. She spent the afternoon with us really getting to know the program and our goals. She then gave us all kinds of tips and ideas to keep the classroom organized and to make activities more accessible to the children. We had a family work day when most of the ideas were implemented. That was almost 5 months ago and our classrooms are still looking good. I would highly recommend Babs to anyone who feels overwhelmed by organizational task! read more

Babs did a terrific job helping us get unpacked and organized after a year of our belongings in storage. We moved into our new home and in just two days (yes!) the kitchen & play room were fully unpacked, storage compartments were labeled and things were in their most functional spot. Best of all she was a pleasure to have around. It was a wonderful treat! read more

What would I do without Babs!? I redid a few closets and trying to figure out how to put everything back --- it was overwhelming and I did not have a lot of time to accomplish this task. Babs responded quickly and together she helped me organize the closets, purge unnecessary items to the point even my kids were thrilled at the space created by Babs. This was no easy task and Babs was not phased. From solving space issues to hanging pictures, offering solutions to other organizational concerns I had Babs was a rockstar. I have since called Babs to help me with other organizational things around the house as I just don't always have enough time! Babs has also helped my clients out with cleaning out estates and organization---she is the utmost professional. She is confidential, creative and reliable. I highly recommend her. read more

Babs posts such helpful information for time saving techniques and organization. The stuffing of a comforter into a new duvet was superb...I just had to share how helpful the post is for some of us challenged by comforters/duvets. Thank you Babs! read more

Babs worked with me during a particularly busy time in my life--pregnant, on bed rest and preparing for a move! She came in with such helpful suggestions to organize our closets, prepare for the new baby, and prepare for a big home move! She is professional and extremely helpful--offering unique advice to get organized and stay organized! I also found Babs to be very thoughtful--bringing meals for our family, little treats and games for my daughter. She is so experienced with children, I welcomed her advice on how to keep my 3 year old organized and ready for a new baby and a new home. Thank you, Babs! read more

Babs has been a great support to me and I know she would be great to work with my clients. I am a realtor and have used many stagers and organizers over the years. Babs helps me set goals and gives me appropriate tasks that I can accomplish. I highly recommend her. read more

The best money I've ever spent. Didn't realize I was only wearing 15% of the clothes in my closet! My closet is now organized and looks better than ever. It makes it so easy to choose clothes every morning. I can't recommend Babs more - she's the best! read more