Home makeover update, we are getting there, almost done!
Last fall I embarked on a mini home makeover and I want to share an update! The exciting news is that I got my new furniture and made my new DIY divider wall. This was a big step, as my sofa…
The Day I Tore My Room Apart and Found My Method
It was in my New York City apartment on 17th street in Chelsea that I first began to order space. Overwhelmed by my own lack of systems, I devoted one Saturday to the development of an action plan. It was…
In The News: Maeve in mindbodygreen
It's official folks, spring is finally here! Thrilled to share my latest article on mindbodygreen packed with tips on how this yearly ritual can be a spiritual or soulful experience. #soulstuff #minimalism #purpose #journey
In The News: mindbodygreen.com
Does the state of your home correlate to the state of your happiness? You betcha. Maeve is thrilled to be a featured expert in this mindbodygreen.com post: Want To Get Happier? Start By Making This Change In Your Home.
In The News: Maeve in mindbodygreen
Maeve shares The 5 Questions Everyone Needs To Ask Before They Start Organizing with her mindbodygreen readership.
The Art of Pressing Pause
When was the last time you pressed paused on a project? Or gave yourself permission to step away from a goal? In recent years I've come to humbly accept that pressing pause is an important trait to learn. As the…
Organizing with Intention
During my hot yoga class this week, I noticed that when I move with purposeful intention, I feel better and get more out of the practice than when I get frustrated by how hard it is and just flop down…
Transforming The Wilburton Inn
How do you declutter and refresh a 114 year old country Inn in under a week on a shoe-string budget? With a clear intention and lots of focused, hands-on work. Last spring I spent four fast-paced days with the magnificent Melissa…
Love The One You’re With
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…
New Year, New Intentions
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…
Refreshing Your Home in the New Year
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…
Overcome the Guilt of Donating Unwanted Gifts
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…
Don’t Be Tardy for the Party
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…
A Year End Reflection On Daily Routines
Earlier this month I was asked by GoodHousekeeping.com to share some top tips for a successful morning routine. It got me thinking about routines in general. Why we set them? How many do we need each day? And what happens when a…
Digital Memorabilia
Last week we announced our 2015 resolutions to everyone and among those was one about digital storage. More specifically, we wanted to organize digital memories. Memorabilia of the past consisted of paper, printed photos, and cards. It was concrete, easy to…
Our New Year’s Resolutions
This past week we were featured in a Good Housekeeping article - 10 Smart Resolutions of Pro Organizers. When this first came out, we were so thrilled to be a part of the "smart" organizers. And then we realized that…