Downsizing for empty nesters isn’t about getting rid of everything—it’s about keeping what supports your life today. Start small, avoid emotional overload, and work in short sessions to create a calmer, more functional home without regret. What moment usually triggers the decision to downsize for empty-nesters? For most empty nesters, the decision to downsize doesn’t happen overnight. It’s usually sparked by a life transition that makes the clutter impossible to ignore. The m

A Professional Home Organizer’s Honest Answer for Des Moines Homeowners If you’ve ever looked around your home and thought, “I should be able to do this myself,” you’re not alone. Many homeowners in Des Moines —especially empty nesters and long-time homeowners—struggle with clutter long before they ever consider professional home organizing  help. So let’s answer the real question honestly: Is hiring a professional home organizer worth it? From my experience working with cl

When I walk into a client's bedroom closet, one thing is always true: the clothes tell a story. Not just about style—but about phases of life, old identities, hopes, “maybes,” and the emotional weight many women don’t even realize they carry. As a professional home organizer serving Gen X women and empty nesters in the Des Moines metro, I’ve helped countless clients clear decades of accumulated clothing so they can finally feel lighter, calmer, and more themselves in their da

Grab your Hall Pass You know that moment when you open the hall closet and a cascade of scarves, boots, and gift bags almost takes you out? Yeah that one.... For many of us here in Des Moines and the surrounding metro, the holidays are equal parts heartwarming and hectic. Between hosting guests, decorating, and trying to keep up with gift wrapping and storage, our homes start to feel less like havens and more like stress zones. And let's be real-once November hits, time becom