Maeve Richmond

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 sure the organizing gets done too. Below is the Maeve's Method three-part plan for a complete…

As featured in mindbodygreen.com. This week, the reality of remote schooling settled in for families across America. I reached out to a few friends who have kids in all age groups—lower, middle, and upper school, plus one preschooler. Some are in apartments while others are in homes with yards and basements. I wanted to know, how…

As featured in mindbodygreen.com. As a part of your stay-at-home preparations, you probably stocked up on all your favorite foods to fuel you in the coming weeks. But after getting home you may have found that your kitchen—especially your fridge, freezer, and pantry—are overwhelmed by your new shopping habits. Here are top tips and strategies…

As featured in mindbodygreen.com. We have entered unprecedented times. In the blink of an eye, the globe is staying at home. Many of you have asked me, what can I do at home during this time? Never before have we had the collective chance to think so broadly about the meaning of our homes. What…

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 was 17 years old and my divider wall was a meant to be a temporary…

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 practices for me in my home that are must-do's each spring, to shake out the old…

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 from clothes, to books, to furniture and, of course, the knick-knacks of our lives. If…

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 hard we try there never seems to be enough room to keep everything we want…

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 to their kid's rooms. From tots to teens, settling back down after months of summer…

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 1997, and I was 24 years old. I was just as overwhelmed as everyone about…

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 shopping in SoHo. Special thanks to all my amazing participants. I loved hearing your stories…

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. Dave Music. My time spent was lovely, with a highlight being the private bag coaching…

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 them in the dishwasher (seriously). What say you? Weigh in on my Facebook page and…

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 passionate, insightful and a pleasure to connect with. Our conversation went straight to the heart…

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 a pleasure to connect with. Our conversation went straight to the heart of the emotional…

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 hours, and lived in low-power mode. I love DIY and I’m a tech geek, so…

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

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 their post on how to clean up slime stains #slime #slimeeverywhere Posted by Maeve's Method…

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 of finding your most-often used items by corralling them together within the tiny walls of…

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 21, 2018

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 in? Well, with this particular conundrum, we defer to the wisdom of Field of Dreams: “If…

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 years go on we take on too much, with one life adventure blending over into…

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 Clean Routine with Tips from Professional Organizers. Here's a deeper dive on the tip I…

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 make you buy-one-toss-one or color code your files. But there is one thing that comes…

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 body? Last spring Reader's Digest featured 12 of my ideas in their article Time to Declutter:…

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 down. We press pause, even if only for a few hours, on the franticness of…

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 go for it, just follow the quick cleaning advice I shared with Well+Good which starts with baking…

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 of our January Refresh workshop, this time with a focus on lite, gut-friendly recipes for…

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 that he was exploring expanding his studio, and the process had caused him to reflect upon what…

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. During a session, my client's daughter came home from a playdate and wandered into our…

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 for Baby workshop, I began musing on this topic. Years back I gave an interview…

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 Levis, Innkeeper of the family-owned Wilburton Inn in Manchester, Vermont. Melissa asked me to help freshen up the…

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 Transformations article. Check out Brooke’s amazing pantry transformation below or on her blog, re-fabbed: Pantry Makeover {Good…

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. Special thanks to the team at WeWork Chelsea for sponsoring this event. We enjoyed setting up…

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 ballerina turned organizer. Megan put me in touch with the dynamic due Dave and Christina…

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 Transformations article. Check out Ashley's amazing bathroom cabinet transformation below or on her blog, Hello Nature: Before…

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 at home. And as always, we got hands on! We went 'In Process' on one…

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 Transformations article. Check out Emily's amazing bedroom transformation below or on her blog, ourhousenowahome.com: Bedroom revamp -…

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 and productive workspace to support your dream is a mix of both practical solutions (like good…

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 to dream, to create, to process memories, and to plan our lives. In short, a…

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 need to do). So what does the state of our desk say about us? Society…

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 their stuff. This week I'm giving a talk on Aging & Clutter at a senior…

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 cleaning and organizing routine this is an ideal small project to take on. Step 1: Take…

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 that requires a reorganization of the home. #1. Learn How To Listen The most important…

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 Transformations article. Check out Pam's amazing home office transformation below or on her blog, brownthumbmama.com: Organizing the…

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 along. Whether a death is sudden, or something you've had some time to prepare for,…

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 to say on this hot topic? Let me know! xo Maeve Posted by Maeve's Method…

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 come out. And so do our habits at home. If differing organizational styles at home…

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 more space? How do I deal with this? Congratulations on your move-in, that's very exciting!…

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 us refreshed and inspired for 2017. And what a night it turned out to be.…

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 first with some basics strategies to get your kitchen organized for nutritional success.  Try these tips,…

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 fresh perspective and thus, reap the benefits of change.  Making even a few small changes…

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 :30 minutes or less you can do a quick review and pick up of your…

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 my upcoming workshop, Just Breathe: A Workshop To Organize Your Mind and Home. This event…

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 be much easier to move things along. Part I was filled with tips about how…

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 kick off the following week in style. Enjoy this two-part guide on closet organization. And…

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 on Friday, October 14, 2016

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 detach ourselves from something. To say, "I'm good, I got this. I don't need this…

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 and kids... Posted by Maeve's Method on Thursday, September 1, 2016

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 through a Spring Cleaning transformation. Next I knew, the Wilburton Inn Spring Cleaning workshop was…

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 your home. These days, Lazy Susan's come in a variety of cool shapes, colors, and…

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 home office. Six months, and ten transformational Maeve's Method sessions later, Dawn emerged having tackled every…

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. We had five shots planned for the day, and as my many years of watching…

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 of new shapes, sizes and textures to choose from, so try one in your home…

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! It was such a treat to answer these questions, and it gave me a chance…

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 your child to organized their room? Share in the comments below! Photo Credits: Elizabeth Griffin,…

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 7-year-old daughter Abigail’s room. Enjoy! Have you been on a journey to get organized in…

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 routine we've put carefully into place falls to the side? As we approach year-end, I…

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 worried all my hard work will be reversed. How do I tell my family and…

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 a mudroom - check out these tips from DNAinfo http://ow.ly/Uut2C Posted by Maeve's Method on Friday,…

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 is filled with the extra items and feels cramped. How do we store everything? Ahh,…

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 in order as school starts. The reality is, we could all use a little help jumping…

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 was nothing sweeter than a gathering of my darling friends in their best summer dresses. Childhood…

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 on Monday, August 24, 2015

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 like to know more about organizing jewelry. I'm going to give you three steps, are you ready?…

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 went crazy with ideas! Pick up an issue or visit our press page to check them…

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 - what do I do? This is a great question, and a common experience for…

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 apartment - it's filled not only the spare closet, but is also piled all over…

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 see how we feel about stacking desktop organizers and label makers, and enjoy our extra…

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: SpareFoot Blog

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 red teapot on my stove that she gifted to me to match the red theme in my…

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 from the cleaners, then a variety of plastic and wooden hangers from different homes. Everything…

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 featured in many New York and national sources, and we wanted to share with you…

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 pare down but I still have to stack a few boxes. Any thoughts? Great question!…

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 that everyone feels when valuable things are misplaced? - Sandy, Ontario, Canada. Dear Sandy, Great…

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. This is the time of year when we need to practice a little patience. If…

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 store windows in the middle of winter's gloom, I can't help but smile. Red 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 roommate? A great question! Having roommates can be a fun experience, and is often…

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 family home is a significant transition for anyone, and on top of that you need to…

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 and so they tend to dump things around the home. I can relate! I, too, dump…

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 people with a range of solutions - from home office systems to clearing space before a baby…

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 everyone who read this article now knew exactly what our 2015 goals were. There was…

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 task of going through items after a loved one has passed. Posted by Maeve's Method…

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 home! Posted by Maeve's Method on Wednesday, January 14, 2015

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 a lot of years (in New York City!) and over time I've used a few…

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 have a successful and rewarding - and never discouraging - home organization journey. Here are…

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 them all the time. They're ideal for sectioning off space on shelves, desks, in drawers,…

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 we do? I feel for your situation. Please know that this is more common than…

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 website: Get Your House in Order is now Maeve’s Method, and my new site is…

  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 helping me put together this return journey. Check out Deb’s personal Maeve’s Method journey in…

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 my company. Marla transplanted to New York City after college graduation, and apparently has not…

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 that I look in a drawer underneath the telephone. I opened it and found about…

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 ideas. She seems to always be up on the latest web trend or new mommy…

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 one of the most professional, fun, funny (squash that, hilarious) ladies that I know. Using…

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 to a larger, brighter newly renovated luxury condo in a landmark building in Midtown. I love…

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 own. Sometimes it's about owning only things that fit inside your space. If you owned…

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 sweet cousin Natalie for the Bat Mitzvah that drew me to Atlanta in the first…

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 Tallulah, woke up from their nap. They cruised right through the newly ordered living room…

  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 a home session, and much to my delight, the raffle was won by Jacquie Butler…

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: Denver, CO Washington, DC Sarasota, FL Boston, MA Would you like me to visit your…

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 Halloran, mom of three) as well as my article The Psychology of Small Space Living.…

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 when feeling just a little bit… outnumbered! Parents: Come with stories and/or photos of your…

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 America. That’s right, folks, it happens one closet at a time. Here’s my schedule to…

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 neat and worried about things getting worse next year when he went to a new…

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 Ben Fleisher, Certified Zero Balance Practitioner and Massage Therapist Bonnie Liakos, Chiropractor and Applied Kinesiologist…

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 (what was I worrying about?). Adventure begins. This week I took off to Montreal for…

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 I stood in my bedroom ready to tantrum (arms flailing, pointing towards the walls of…

  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 Fagoili, Chilli con Carne all homemade and piping hot in industrial kettles. What does this…

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 bring together entrepreneurs to talk about and sell services in fun, social settings. This is…

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 the most highly effective people I know. Nevertheless, with the changing economy and a couple…

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 no match for my audience-participation maracas, but they expended more energy which made me think,…

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. For me, blank paper is like the adult version of a binky. I drain my…

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 hours later Sisi and a new desk to call home. A week later during our check-in…

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 with the lovely Lynn Redgrave (who brought her sweet dog). And as New Yorkers do,…