Home Organization Blog

August 19, 2026

Introducing Adriane!

We’re excited to introduce Adriane Ziemer, the newest professional organizer on the Seattle Sparkle team! Like many professional organizers, Adriane didn’t wake up one morning and decide that organizing would be her career. She just kept discovering that she really liked putting things in order. Her first memorable home-organizing project […]

July 24, 2026

How to Become a Professional Organizer

One of the questions I get asked most often is, “How do I become a professional organizer?” Sometimes it’s from someone who wants to interview me about the profession. Other times it’s from someone hoping to join my team. Either way, I love hearing from people who are passionate about […]

July 24, 2026

A Lesson from Seattle’s Favorite Raccoon

Like many Seattleites, I’ve fallen in love with Jimothy. If you haven’t heard of him, Jimothy is the raccoon who has become something of a local—and now national—celebrity. Watching his adventures has brought smiles to countless people, including me. What I love most isn’t that he’s famous. It’s what his […]

June 30, 2026

Clean Your Field to Get Organized

As professional organizers, we’re always talking about clearing clutter from our homes. But what if the first thing we need to clear isn’t our closet? What if it’s our energetic field? Recently, I read Clean Your Field by my good friend and longtime teacher, Michelle Rae Woodward, and it completely […]

June 30, 2026

How to Ignore Distracting Thoughts So You Can Focus on What Matters Most

How to Ignore Distracting Thoughts So You Can Focus on What Matters Most When people think about getting organized, they usually picture closets, pantries, or overflowing garages. But one of the biggest obstacles to getting organized isn’t physical clutter—it’s mental clutter. Every day we’re bombarded with distractions. An email pops […]

May 29, 2026

Introducing the Sparkle Life Support Group!

Ongoing Organizing & Life Support for Overwhelmed and Neurodivergent Adults Ready for support, accountability, and a fresh start? Click here to view upcoming session dates and enroll in the Sparkle Life Support Group. Sometimes people don’t need a one-time organizing overhaul. They need support staying in momentum. They need accountability […]

May 28, 2026

A Brief History of Consumerism… and Why So Many of Us Feel Buried by Stuff

When people struggle with clutter, disorganization, or overflowing storage spaces, it is easy to assume the problem is simply “too much stuff” or a lack of discipline. But the reality is far more complex. Our relationship with possessions has been shaped by generations of cultural change, advertising, economic shifts, and […]

April 30, 2026

Divergent Thinking vs. Convergent Thinking: The Secret to Organizing Your Home

Many people assume home organization is only about discipline, labels, matching bins, and putting things away with military precision. In reality, successful organizing often requires two very different thinking styles: divergent thinking and convergent thinking. Understanding both can help you create systems that actually fit your life rather than forcing […]

April 30, 2026

How Strength Training Can Help You Get Organized

Most people think of strength training as something that helps with muscle tone, bone health, metabolism, or confidence. And while all of those benefits matter, there is another benefit that does not get talked about enough: Strength training can help you follow through. Not just in the gym, but in […]