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Tackling Personal Paperwork – Part 4: Digital Paperwork

Is this the end of filing cabinets? Just think of the physical space saved by organizing personal paperwork into virtual cloud platforms and the convenience of accessing that information from anywhere. Information can be selectively shared with other individuals. Items […]


Tackling Personal Paperwork – Part 1: The Problem of Paperwork

We have created a series to comprehensively address “all things paperwork.” Over the next few months, we will offer actionable solutions to your paperwork challenges. Here is Part 1! The Problem of Paperwork pa·​per·​work  |  \ˈpā-pər-wərk\ : routine clerical or […]


How to Organize a Lifetime of Holiday Clutter Now!

As the years pass, many of us have often accumulated a disorganized cache of holiday decorations and related items. Accumulated over time, some items have become heirlooms, but other items may simply be out of style, worn-out, or no longer […]


How Can Senior Downsizing Improve Quality of Life?

Today’s senior living communities not only provide care and a safe space, but also activities for enrichment, camaraderie, and fun. We’re not just talking about Bingo anymore! Senior communities are attracting those in the 55+ crowd who not only need […]


Is Your Parent’s Home Still Safe?

I recently saw a film clip that was difficult to watch. In the scene, an older woman is shuffling around her kitchen, clearly in some mental and physical distress. The room is poorly lit as some light bulbs have probably […]

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3 Quick and Easy Closet Organizing Tricks

As organizers, we see all kinds of closets. From large and fancy to small and simple. Regardless of size, organized closets follow the same rules.    Here are some of our favorite tips to keep your closet organized:   1. […]


Preserving Peace and Calm as we Get Back to ‘Normal’

Ideal Organizing + Design would like to wish you all safety and good health as we transition to a post-pandemic normal! While enjoying more activity it is also imperative for our mental health to find ways to stay calm and […]