Maeve Richmond

Got kids? Well then you've got slime. Check out Maeve's top tips for How To Remove Slime From Your Furniture, Carpet And More, as featured in House Beautiful.

This article was first featured in New York Family Magazine as The Psychology of Small Space Living. It has been updated to include new content. Getting organized is one of the most difficult tasks we face as adults. No matter how…

Fall is officially here! Need help shaking off your summer brain? Try our top tips for how to slide smoothly into fall as featured in mindbodygreen.com. #home #motivation #inspiration #commandcenter #dropzone #homeatlast

Summer vacation has come to a close. The kids are back in school, but is your family ready to take on the school year? This time of the year, I tend to hear from parents looking to bring organizational calm…

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…

Once again, it's a wrap! This weekend I led a free Maeve's Method organization workshop at the Dagne Summer Games. Dagne Dover is turning 5 and they are celebrating with a weekend block party full of eats, drinks, games, and…

At the top of the summer I had the pleasure of spending two delightful two days in Wicker Park, Chicago. I was in Chicago to connect with Coach Megan and to lead our Making Space for Baby workshop at Mr.…

Thanks mindbodygreen.com for featuring my eco-friendly, reusable glassware tip in this post: Pro Organizers Can't Get Enough Of These Beautiful Home Storage Tools. #minimalism #decorhacks #storagehacks

To rinse or not to rinse? That is the question. Thanks to Today.com for featuring me in this (somewhat controversial) post about whether or not to rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher: You shouldn't rinse dishes before you put…

What at treat! Earlier this month I was invited on air by Cathy Biase, the host of The Heath Hub, an interactive, forward thinking talk show on Radio Maria Canada. Cathy is a Holistic Nutritionist and Cancer Coach. She is…

Earlier this month I was invited on air by Cathy Biase, the host of The Heath Hub, an interactive, forward thinking talk show on Radio Maria Canada. Cathy is a Holistic Nutritionist and Cancer Coach. She is passionate, insightful and…

Last week I took the plunge and self-serviced my iPhone. Like so many, my iPhone 6 took a hit during Batterygate. After working fine for years, it soon became unable to hold a charge for no more than a few…

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

Spring cleaning is a time to restore and rejuvenate the home and peel back the layers of dirt and clutter that accumulate over the long winter months. While cleaning is a huge part of the job, we like to make…

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.

Garage got you down? Check out Maeve's spring cleaning tips in this Martha Stewart feature, and tips from her organizing gal pal Clutter Cowgirl too: 10 Tips That’ll Make Spring Cleaning Your Garage a Breeze!

Are your kids obsessed with slime? Maeve shares her top tips with Today.com on how to clean slime from everything and anything. Whoa! This post got a lot of people talking. Thanks to Today Show for featuring my tips in…

Is your kitchen a clutter storm? Check out these 13 Kitchen Organizing Mistakes–And the Easy Way to Fix 'Em as presented by Food Network. Tip #7 Shelve Staples features a tip from Maeve about how to take the guesswork out…

Maeve shares The 5 Questions Everyone Needs To Ask Before They Start Organizing with her mindbodygreen readership. Check out Maeve's latest blog on mindbodygreen featuring 5 questions everyone needs to ask before they start... Posted by Maeve's Method on Wednesday, February…

It can be an exciting, and sometimes scary thing to bring a new person into your life. Whether you’re newly single or have enjoyed the independent life for awhile, what do you do when you’re ready to love and let someone…

Your bedroom is supposed to be sanctuary, right? A quiet, cozy place to wind-down and relax at night, and wake refreshed in the morning. Sounds delicious, but for many of us, this definitely not the case. Bedrooms can be catchalls for our goodies…

Maeve shares the secrets to her personal success with her mindbodygreen readership in How A Professional Organizer Declutters Her Home.

Have you recently lost a loved one? Maeve shares advice with Dumpsters.com on how to handle your #estatecleanout.

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…

I'm often asked about weekend routines. What does an organizer do on these holy days? And do we have the secret to perfect weekend success? Taste of Home featured one of my favorite weekend habits in their article Reset Your…

A few weeks back I was asked by Well + Good for my thoughts on wire hangers. I was so excited. I love this topic! As my clients know, I am not an organizer who uses rules. So I won't…

It's here, that time of year when we feel the urge to let go of things. It's usually pounds off our bodies. But did you know that letting go of household items feels as freeing as dropping weight from your…

On Thanksgiving we gather with friends and family in homes, kitchens and around tables to eat, drink and share stories and good cheer. We share a meal cooked with love and enjoy a few quiet hours when the world slows…

Got turmeric in the house? No worries, the anti-inflammatory properties will do your body good. As for that bright yellow color, if it gets on your clothes or countertops - don't panic! If you're on a health kick for spring…

Once again, it's a wrap! Thanks again to Dr. Ingrid Edshteyn of Valia Lifestyle and Coach Katie McCann for their partnership in this fun, healthy body + healthy home event. We gathered last week at WeWork 42nd Street for a repeat…

Rodney is a talented visual artist and entrepreneur. A few years back I helped him to organize a storage room that he shares with his siblings, so I was thrilled when he reached back out for help to organize his art studio. Rodney shared…

Thrilled to be featured in this Clean Plates post by Lauren Salkeld on 4 Steps To Organizing Your Kitchen—And Your Life.

When I began my career as an organization coach, it was my intention to work only with adults. But I was lucky that my first client had two wonderful children, a five year old daughter and a two year old son.…

Families in urban areas have one thing on their minds: space. From apartments to brownstones, there's never enough room to house all the things you need to run life. As I approach an upcoming trip to Chicago to lead my Making Space…

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…

The following 'Ask Maeve' was featured as part of the Good Housekeeping Spring Cleaning Challenge. Hometalk bloggers from across the country used Maeve's Method to tackle their most challenging trouble spots at home, with 'before' and 'after' results featured in this awesome 11 Unbelievable…

Over the years I've worked with many entrepreneurs to tone down chaos and increase productivity in office spaces. So, it was super fun to put that knowledge to use in a new workshop I've created, Get It Together: Organization for Entrepreneurs.…

Dear friends: My once tiny nephew is having his bar mitzvah this June in Madison, WI. So, I'm swinging through the midwest with a stop in Chicago to lead a workshop and to say hello to Coach Megan, our resident…

The following 'Ask Maeve' was featured as part of the Good Housekeeping Spring Cleaning Challenge. Hometalk bloggers from across the country used Maeve's Method to tackle their most challenging trouble spots at home, with 'before' and 'after' results featured in this awesome 11 Unbelievable…

On a cool, spring afternoon I gathered with a delightful group at Brookdale Senior Living in Battery Park. Together with Brookdale residents, Battery Park neighbors, care providers and guests I covered the nuts and bolts of clutter issues facing seniors…

The following 'Ask Maeve' was featured as part of the Good Housekeeping Spring Cleaning Challenge. Hometalk bloggers from across the country used Maeve's Method to tackle their most challenging trouble spots at home, with 'before' and 'after' results featured in this awesome 11 Unbelievable…

So you've started a business. You've jumped on the entrepreneurial bandwagon and are ready to share your vision with the world. A modern office and a big idea are all you need to make things happen, right? Not so fast. Creating an organized…

A home office is more than a desk and a place to store binder clips and papers. For most, it's the nerve center of our homes. We go there to pay bills, to check email, and to correspond with friends. We also go there…

The desk - it's the center of our personal and professional lives and often the heart of our homes. It's a place to sit, to use computers and to daydream (when we just can't get started with what we really…

For many years I've been meaning to take pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) to write about this topic. It took me awhile, I guess in part because I am dealing with my own issues around aging parents and…

Spring is here which makes it a perfect time to take on a small organizing project. Here are some of my favorite tips on how to organize a pantry, as featured in Grandparents.com. If you're in Part 2 of your Maeve's Method spring…

Do you have parents who are paring back in life? Or looking to downsize with ease? No matter the situation, the following tips will help to guide you smoothly along. They're also great for those of you with parents facing a shift in health…

The following 'Ask Maeve' was featured as part of the Good Housekeeping Spring Cleaning Challenge. Hometalk bloggers from across the country used Maeve's Method to tackle their most challenging trouble spots at home, with 'before' and 'after' results featured in this awesome 11 Unbelievable…

Spring cleaning season is creeping up on us! Get an easy start with a Swiffer cleanse. Thanks to Good Housekeeping for featuring my tip: #5 Make bathroom shelves gleam! #springcleaning #bathrooms #organizing

What do professional organizers really think of The Kondo Method? Maeve weighs in at mindbodygreen.com.

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…

What does your desk say about you? Maeve shares her thoughts with HowStuffWorks.com. What does your desk say about you? Read on to find out! Thrilled to be a featured expert in this Howstuffworks post. Do you agree? Or have something…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Coach Katie shares her top toy organization tip with Realtor.com. Enjoy! Katie's advice on how to organize your kids' never ending influx of toys, thank you for the feature Realtordotcom! http://ow.ly/7xkR307w2xp #toys Posted by Maeve's Method on Saturday, March 4, 2017

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…

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…

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…

For most of us, the thought of tackling a closet to clear out old or outdated clothes fills us with dread. But no worries, with these simple hints you can cruise through your closet project in a weekend, ready to…

Maeve shares top tips with Reader's Digest on how to easily get ready for overnight guests. Having overnight guests this weekend? Don't fret! Just lay out some fresh towels and do a quick check on the bathroom.... Posted by Maeve's Method…

Years ago when I first began a spiritual practice I often used the mantra, "release and let go." I'd say it over and over in my mind to help me let a sneaky lingering thought go. To release is to…

Back to school season is here! Maeve offers up top organization tips for parents & kids, as featured in DNAinfo.com. Back to school already? It's time! Maeve shares her top tips with DNAinfo New York on how to get your home…

Enjoy our latest collaboration with Reader's Digest, 18 Subtle Organizing Mistakes That Make Your Kitchen Look Sloppy. Maeve offers up her top tips for how to create an organized and productive kitchen. Enjoy! Photo Credit: ISTOCK/JULNICHOLS

"I've been wanting to do a workshop where people bring their junk drawers," I said to pal Melissa Levis of the Wilburton Inn. Melissa and I were knee deep in pillows, books and bedspreads as I helped guide the Wilburton Inn…

Are you a busy parent? If so, I'm hoping you enjoy the throw-back tip I shared with Working Mother Magazine for parents on the go. It's the Lazy Susan, an old kitchen favorite updated and improved, and ready to help you all over…

Grandparents.com asks Maeve for expert tips on how to clean your house for Spring. Looking for a weekend project? Check out Maeve's Tips in the Grandparents.com Room-by-Room Spring Cleaning Guide. Warmer... Posted by Maeve's Method on Saturday, May 14, 2016

Touch everything once. It's one of my favorite Maeve's Method mantras. Dawn Nadeau, entrepreneur and power mom, took on this challenge in 2015 like no one I've seen before. Dawn gifted herself six hours of coaching last winter, with the intention of upgrading her…

I can't believe it's been over a year since I debuted my new website. Building it was a lot of work, but well worth the effort. One of the best parts was the photo-shoot where we took the principal photography.…

Spring is here! I love sharing spring cleaning tips. And it's been fun to share so many different ideas of how to uplift your home during this season. But when it comes down to it, there really are only three best…

Are you a busy mom? If so, check out Working Mother Magazine for my top time-saving product for busy moms on the go. I've written about the Lazy Susan, an old throw back from children. It's enjoying a comeback with all kinds…

A few months back I was contacted by Terry's Fabrics, a great retail and on-line marketplace for textile fabrics, located in England. Their Designer Insights section features interviews with designers, furniture makers and architects - and now a handful of home organizers too!…

Good Housekeeping joined Maeve as she helped entrepreneur and mom Dawn Nadeau organize her 7-year-old daughter Abigail's room. Check out Maeve's top tips for how to keep your little one motivated to pick up their room. Enjoy! Have you helped…

Check out our latest collaboration with Good Housekeeping. Maeve teamed up with GH to tell the story of Dawn's six-month journey to get organized at home - and in life. Also enjoy part II, as Maeve helps Dawn to organize her…

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…

Start your day like a pro organizer - check out our tips and more from Good Housekeeping. Enjoy! How do you start your day? Share in the comments below! Photo Credits: Getty

I've been working really hard to pare down this year, and it's been a great feeling! But with the holidays coming up, I'm a bit worried. Between my family, who is big on gift giving, work gift exchanges, and friends, I'm…

Looking to create an apartment mudroom before winter? Maeve offers up her top tips to DNAinfo.com. Winter is just around the corner and with it will come coats, boots, and sidewalk salt! Stop it all at the door by creating…

My wife and I live in a small one bedroom apartment in New York. We are trying to save money, so we buy lots of our necessities in bulk. The problem is that right after a Costco run, our apartment…

Labor Day has come and gone, as has the autumnal equinox, so while the days might still feel a bit summery, our nights have cooled, and we are officially in fall! I recently shared some stories with DNA.info on how to get an apartment…

Maeve shares her best 'back to school' tips for apartment-dwellers with DNAinfo.com. School's back! Is your apartment ready? Check out some of our tips from @DNAinfo.com Posted by Maeve's Method on Wednesday, September 9, 2015

I have a late summer birthday. As a kid, this was fun because my mom would help me to throw a fabulous party in our back yard with pinwheels and cute games like 'Pin the tail on the donkey'. There…

Check out Maeve's definitive guide on how often you should launder your linens, as featured in Grandparents.com and The Huffington Post. When's the last time you washed your sheets? Check out our recommendations on Grandparents.com http://ow.ly/RdmpK or The Huffington Post Posted by Maeve's Method…

I'm seven years old and I would like to know how I can make my jewelry box prettier and easier to use. Can you help? Of course I can! I'm so glad you wrote, and I love that you would…

Have you picked up the August issue of Real Simple yet? No? Well, hop to it because we're featured in it! Real Simple recently asked us about some of our favorite cleaning tricks to share with their readers, and we…

I recently moved and am living alone for the first time. I am having a hard time grounding myself in my space. I don't know where to start to make my apartment feel like a home. It feels empty and without personality…

I recently moved into my sister's apartment, which she no longer lives in. I'm extremely grateful for her generosity, as she's giving me a pretty decent discount. The problem is that she's left a lot of her stuff in the…

Last fall, we shared some of our go-to organizing tools with Good Housekeeping. This month, they wanted to know about some of our least favorite tools, and we thought of a few extra to share with you! Check out their post to…

Maeve's Method has been featured on the SpareFoot blog! Check out their awesome piece on how to tackle your kid's closet. Enjoy! Got a top tip on how to tackle a kid's closet? Share in the comments below! Photo Credit:…

Need organization to be simple? Maeve tells Good Housekeeping about the Maeve's Method 'drop zone'. Make your organizing last with some simple tips from professional organizers (including us!) Posted by Maeve's Method on Thursday, May 21, 2015

For many, Mother's Day is a time of reflection, a day to think about the relationship that we have with our mom. As I look around my home preparing for this piece, I see my mom's influence everywhere. I see a…

My clothing closet drives me crazy! I have a lot of clothes, so I keep thinking the more hangers the merrier, but the more hangers I have, the messier it looks! Part of the problem is that I use wire hangers…

As you can imagine, spring is is a busy season for Maeve's Method. Spring cleaning doesn't get any easier, and every year people are dying to know what works and how to get started, painlessly. This year, we were honored to be…

I've got a good sized closet in my front hall but boxes are stacked so high on the top shelf. It's easy to get stuff up there but when I need something it all comes tumbling down. I've tried to…

Dear Maeve: My husband misplaced his keys today. They vanished after returning from a walk. I found them later tangled in the dog leash, but felt frantic during the hours that they were gone. Is this common? Are there emotions…

Find your dining room table again with Maeve's paper clutter tips, shared this week with Good Housekeeping. Banish your paper clutter with these tips from Good Housekeeping​, featuring Maeve's Method! Posted by Maeve's Method on March 13, 2015

Winter 2015 went down as one of the coldest on record here in parts of the Northeast, and although warmer weather has finally appeared (yay!) it will be a few more weeks before we can bask fully in the glory of spring.…

I have to admit, I really like Valentine's Day. I know, it can be a sappy holiday and people are very divided about it (is it a real event or a greeting card construct?). But when I see red paper hearts on…

I have a roommate and we share our main living space. I find it really hard to relax at home, like I don't have anywhere to unwind. How do I do this, but also not get in the way of…

My husband and I are facing a move. Our new home is small, and we can only take half our stuff. We raised two kids in this house. There's so much stuff. I can't face the loss. What do we do?  Leaving a…

I'm a busy professional and when I come home at night I am tired and I dump stuff all over the place. Can you help? I hear this one a lot. I've seen many clients who come home from work tired…

I began my career as an organizer in early 2004. I loved the work. It was invigorating, and I never felt more connected to my soul's purpose than when helping someone to overcome a block or fear at home. My first year I helped…

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…

Have you recently lost a loved one? Maeve shares guidelines with SelfStorageFinders.com on how to clean out a home after a loved one dies. Thanks to Self Storage Finders for the feature! Read their tips on how to deal with the difficult…

Do you have a home office? Maeve shares top tips with Self Storage Finders on how to get work done at home. Thanks to Self Storage Finders for featuring Maeve's Method in their blog piece on how to create a productive workspace at…

I'm having a holiday get-together in a tiny apartment, how can I maximize space and make people feel at home? That's a great question, and one that presses on a lot of people. I've lived in a tiny home for…

I recently spoke with Good Housekeeping about some of the lies people tell themselves about getting and staying organized. I love this topic, as helping people to avoid these pitfalls is what we do. Our goal is to help individuals…

GoodHousekeeping.com recently asked us about some of our favorite organizational tools, and we couldn't help but share a few more with you. Read the full post at goodhousekeeping.com. Trays Square hi-gloss swoon tray, cb2.com We love trays! And we use…

My son is struggling at school. We were told to create space at home so he can focus on homework. The problem is we live in a tiny apartment, the same one my wife and I have shared since marriage, and we can't afford to move. What can…

This has been an exciting year for me and I’m thrilled to finally share the news with you! 2014 marks my 10th anniversary of creating happy people in happy homes, and I’m celebrating with a new brand and a new…

  I’m so excited! I’m returning to Atlanta, GA in two weeks to teach another round of client sessions. My experience there in October 2011 was wonderful, and I owe a special thanks to my dear friend Deb Weisshaar for…

It's been an exciting last six months for me. I've been training my first Maeve's Method Coach, and I'm beyond thrilled, pleased, excited!! to introduce Marla Kabashima, a native Californian and graduate of the University of California, San Diego to…

Back to School time already? See Maeve's feature in New York Family Magazine.   Very excited to be the featured Organization Expert in New York Family Magazine's September 'Back to School' Edition! Posted by Maeve's Method on Friday, September 13, 2013

I'm out in Park City, Utah now, staying in a place that belongs to my in-laws. We were looking around in various drawers to find the key to the swimming pool gate. On the phone from Memphis, my father-in-law suggested…

I love seeing the innovative ways that people “get organized” in their day-to-day lives. My friend Jennifer comes up the best, by far. Last spring we sat in Madison Square Park for a visit. Jennifer is the queen of cool…

Meet Nicole Wells. Visit her professional website and you'll learn that she turned her greatest fear - public speaking - into her greatest asset: teaching others how to speak with confidence. Nicole is my public speaking coach. I love her. She is…

Meet Kathryn Mayer, CEO of executive coaching firm KC Mayer Consulting, Inc. I first met Kathryn Mayer in 2007, a few months before she and her husband made a lifestyle shift, from a dark, pre-war one-bedroom on Manhattan's Upper West Side…

Maeve Help! My home is too small. I can't organize all my stuff. What do I do? - Sarah, NYC. First, take a breathe. Second, understand that feeling organized is not always about finding a place for everything that you…

Thanks Atlanta, GA for making my National Tour kick off a success! Special Thanks to: The Intown Atlanta Parents of Multiples Club The BookishATL Families Club My hosts: Deborah & Jonathan My videographer, James Futch My Atlanta clients and my…

Working with Jacquie and Daniel was fun on so many levels, but my favorite was how they pulled together as a team to make tough choices about how to best organize their home. [wowslider id=”12″]

I'm delighted to share some highlights from my amazingly fun session with Jacquie and Daniel Butler, winners of my Intown Atlanta Parents of Multiples Club raffle. We worked two hours and just as we were wrapping their darling twins, Isaac and…

  I’m headed to Atlanta, GA in a few weeks to soft-launch my national tour, Organizing Homes Across America. One stop will be an evening talk at the Intown Atlanta Parents of Multiples Club. To drum up excitement, I advance raffled off…

Reinventing as a Professional Organizer By Jennifer Jeanne Patterson Maeve, as featured in More.com (Page 5)

Announcing the…   Get Your House in Order Organizing Homes Across America Tour! Mission: to teach American families how to get – and stay – organized at home for a lifetime. First Stop: Atlanta, GA October 17-22, 2011 2012 Destinations:…

Thank you New York Family for three features over the past year! I’m particularly proud of the profile in Resolved! Four New York Moms Tackle Their New Year’s Resolutions (scroll to section II for a photo of me at work with Jean…

Getting organized at home with twins or triplets or more takes more than just an extra pair of hands. New York City-Based Organization Coach, Maeve Richmond, will teach parents of multiples easy skills to gain control of house and home…

SAVE THE DATE! Maeve will be in Atlanta GA Oct. 17 to kick-off her national ‘Organizing Homes Across America’ tour. That’s right, after 8-years headquartered in New York City, Maeve is hitting the road in an attempt to help de-clutter…

Recently I spent an afternoon working with a pre-teen named Tim. His mom is a client and she asked me to stop by and spend some time with her son. She felt that he was not able to keep his room…

8 Speedy Spring Cleaning Tips By Brynn Mannino   Maeve, as featured in Woman’s Day 

  Thanks to those who came out for the SuperSlow Studio Health Fair last week at Transform Fitness. The event featured the following NYC health & wellness practitioners:   Ana Nieto, Master Trainer Stephen Fulgham, Wellness Coach Marie Huerter, Wellness Coach…

You know it… that feeling that comes the second a vacation begins. Sometimes kicking in as soon as your first step out the door, suitcase in hand. I find this feeling humbling. Work and life obligations distance in a second…

Just my luck. We are in the midst of a cold spell and my heat is out. Thanks to my hearty Vermont blood I’ve been able to withstand it for three days, but last night was bad. Like a child…

  51st & 7th, NYC   Yesterday was freezing. Bitter cold. I left an early morning meeting in midtown and stumbled into Sahki and his Soup on Wheels Stand at 51st & 7th. Tomato Bisque, Chicken Gumbo, Split Pea, Pasta…

There’s a groundswell in the NYC business community. Entrepreneurs, like myself, are using the economic downturn to our advantage by leveraging Social Networking. There are events going on all over the city (BNI, The Real Deal, Ladies Who Launch) that…

Even the organizer needs inspiration… I dumped 1,000 emails 3 bags of paper 1 bag of misc. stuff And tacked up this note. Happy New Year! Maeve’s apt. Self Portrait: Scrap Paper on Motivation Mirror 12.29.08

My friend Kristin Duarte called last week and said, “I’m sort of organized but if I have to sit here and look at things they way they are, it will drive me crazy.” Sort of organized? Kristin is one of…

Yesterday I did what every single, 35-year old New York City girl should do on a Sunday afternoon: I rocked out to a concert for tots. The 1-7 year olds dancing in the aisles at the Daryl Roth Theater where…

Today I’m at Half King in Chelsea just below the High Line. As you can see it’s a gorgeous fall day. Sit down lunches are rare for me but my mind is on overload and I need my Daytime Notebook.…

This summer I had the pleasure of working with Sue and her lovely daughter Sisi. Sisi and Sue had been sharing a workspace at home but it was time for Sisi to have her own space. We got to work and two…

Oh wow! Last week I had a crazy experience. My cat Telly was featured in a book Cats 24/7: Extraordinary Photographs of Wonderful Cats. His photo was put up in Bryant Park along with dozens of others. They had an opening celebration…