Jean Prominski, Author at Seattle Sparkle | Professional Home Organization Services

January 28, 2026

When Small Tasks Feel Like Mountains

There are days when the smallest tasks feel impossibly heavy. Sending an email, making a phone call, putting a few things away, or starting something that should take ten minutes can feel like it requires an entire reserve of energy you simply do not have. When this happens, many people […]

January 28, 2026

From Overwhelmed to Organized: A Garage Transformation with Sara

Garages are one of the most common spaces where overwhelm quietly builds over time. They often start with good intentions- “I’ll deal with this later,” or “I just need somewhere to put it for now”- and before you know it, the garage becomes a holding zone for everything that doesn’t […]

December 29, 2025

Before and After: Sara’s Sewing Room

If you are an artist or craftsperson, you probably know what it feels like after a stretch of intense creative work. Projects pile up. Materials migrate. Tools land wherever there was space in the moment. Your studio starts out as a place of possibility and slowly becomes a place that […]

December 29, 2025

Instead of White-Knuckling Discipline, Create the Conditions for Success

Instead of White-Knuckling Discipline, Create the Conditions for Success A More Sustainable Approach for 2026 We tend to talk about discipline as a personal trait, something you either have or you do not. When discipline slips, the story often turns inward: I’ve lost my willpower. I need to try harder. […]

November 22, 2025

Curating Holiday Decor with Intention

Cover photo- find these on Glass Vintage Decors on Etsy As a home organizer, one of my biggest joys is helping people create spaces that support who they are today, not just maintaining habits or traditions out of routine. Decluttering isn’t only about clearing physical items, it’s about releasing outdated […]

November 22, 2025

Can Virtual Organizing Really Work? Yes. Here’s How.

Can Virtual Organizing Really Work? Yes. Here’s How. We often think of home organizing as something that has to happen in person, hands on, face to face, moving bins, donating items, labeling shelves. And while that type of support is incredibly helpful, it’s not the only way to create a […]

October 31, 2025

Sara’s Simple Solutions

“I’ve just solved a long frustrating problem with Command Hooks!” Along with Sara’s text to me came a photo of her candy-apple-red KitchenAid mixer, now perfectly tidy, with all the attachments hanging neatly behind it. I love how Sara can find simple solutions without needing to buy a bunch of […]

October 31, 2025

Spooky Things We Get Hired to Do

Fear often hides behind procrastination and avoidance. It’s easy to tell ourselves we’re just “too busy” or “not ready” to tackle a cluttered space, but often what’s really happening is deeper. Fear whispers things like, “What if I make the wrong decision?” or “What if I find something that stirs […]

September 26, 2025

Small Living Tips: Making the Most of Your Space

I lived in a small apartment in Seattle for many years with my dog. Then my boyfriend moved in with his big dog. We made it work for almost a year before we decided to move into a bigger place. When we moved, he was shocked at how much stuff […]