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How to Clean a Loved One’s Home after a Death

02/21/2017
Maeve Richmond

One of the toughest challenges in life is to clean a loved one's home after a death. From time to time I'm asked for tips on this subject, so I decided to gather a few of my top thoughts to help you…

Love The One You’re With

02/17/2017
Abby Weiss

Coming off New Year’s Intention season, you may have hit the February slump, a time of accepting the reality that you may not immediately improve upon all of your irksome habits. Believe it or not, this is the ideal mental state…

Loving Your Home

02/13/2017
Megan Wright

This month is a good time to reflect on the love you have for where and how you live. Clearing clutter and only living with belongings that are meaningful and useful can tremendously alter the relationship you have with your…

In The News: HowStuffWorks.com

02/10/2017
Maeve Richmond

What does your desk say about you? Maeve shares her thoughts with HowStuffWorks.com.

Working With Your Partner to Get Organized

02/09/2017
Maeve Richmond

Finding partnership in life is a journey. And when we do find that spark, thinking about how well we'll live together is often the furthest thing from our minds. But when time passes and we settle into our routines our most relaxed selves…

Ask Maeve: My Boyfriend Wants to Split the Closet 50/50

02/07/2017
Maeve Richmond

My boyfriend and I just moved in together and we're having a hard time deciding how to split space. I have considerably more clothing and toiletries, but he wants to split the closet 50/50. Is it OK to ask for…

Myths About Getting Organized Debunked

02/07/2017
Katie McCann

I often find that the winter season allows me to think more clearly as I spend a greater deal of time cozy and indoors. Throughout this winter, I've begun to think a lot about how being organized means different things…

January Refresh: Food, Kitchen Tips and Healthy Fun

01/30/2017
Maeve Richmond

It's a wrap! Thank you to our partners Dr. Ingrid Edshteyn and Francesca Alfano at Valia Lifestyle for a wonderful #JanuaryRefresh workshop, and to our amazing guests. We enjoyed fresh food, timely kitchen organization tips and hands-on demos to keep…

New Year, New Intentions

01/19/2017
Megan Wright

Instead of over promising and under delivering with unrealistic resolutions for the New Year, try setting some intentions. With that notion in mind, here are some ways I plan to continue living a healthy, organized, and balanced life. Maybe some of…

9 Ways To Organize Your Kitchen for Nutritional Success

01/09/2017
Maeve Richmond

Two of the most common goals we tend to set for ourselves at the new year are to get organized at home and to lose weight. If you’ve set an intention to get your home and body healthy in 2017 start…

Refreshing Your Home in the New Year

01/04/2017
Katie McCann

It may seem trite but, the new year really is a great time to refocus and shake up our routines and surroundings for the better. Take this opportunity to refresh your environment, take a look at your home from a…

In The News: Realtor.com

12/29/2016
Maeve Richmond

Coach Katie shares her top toy organization tip with Realtor.com. Enjoy!

5 Things Holiday Houseguests Notice

12/14/2016
Maeve Richmond

The holidays are here, and that means houseguests. So what do you do? Do you run to the store to buy new things? Search Yelp for a 24 hour emergency cleaning company? Don't fret, none of that is necessary. Instead, in…

Meet Abby, New Maeve’s Method Coach

12/12/2016
Maeve Richmond

Last summer I received a coach inquiry from a woman here in New York, and when I looked at the resume I saw that she had worked a few years at a farm owned by friends of mine in Vermont. Naturally,…

Overcome the Guilt of Donating Unwanted Gifts

12/09/2016
Katie McCann

I love the Holiday season and nearly everything about it. From the decorations to the music to the family and friends downtime, it's just a great time of year. But, like many others, there are times I feel guilt over…

Gift Ideas That Don’t Promote Clutter

12/06/2016
Megan Wright

It's time for the annual git exchange with friends and family. If the idea of bringing more things into your home (that you probably don't need) causes you some stress, you are not alone. You know how it feels, so…

Don’t Be Tardy for the Party

11/22/2016
Katie McCann

My best friend and I were once driving into the city for a bachelorette party and ended up in Bayonne, NJ. Yes, you heard that right, we are incredibly directionally challenged. Our detour made us super late to the party and…

Maintaining a Cozy Abode When You Work From Home

10/31/2016
Megan Wright

October is a time for getting your home in shape before the cold season arrives. You'll be spending more time indoors once the weather shifts, so why not create a more relaxed yet functional space for yourself? For those who…

Just Breathe: A Workshop To Organize Your Mind and Home

10/30/2016
Maeve Richmond

What do you get when you mix a radio and tv talk show host, a zen monk and a home organization expert? One very fun interview! Last week I had the pleasure of appearing on live television to discuss and promote…

Maeve’s Method Guide to Closet Organization, Part 2

10/28/2016
Maeve Richmond

Last week I posted Part I of my two part Maeve's Method Guide to Closet Organization. Were you able to get started? I hope so! If not, no worries, now that you have both parts in your hands it will…