Why Choose Seattle Sparkle?
Jean Prominski, Certified Professional Organizer
and Productivity Coach
For many, home organization is one of those necessary, reoccurring things to get through – like a dental checkup or trip to the DMV. But for me, it is a bountiful source of joy and satisfaction – not only in my home and life, but also in the homes and lives of my clients.
And now, I’ll let you in on a secret. I wasn’t always this way. I have a Masters of Fine Art in Glass from Rhode Island School of Design, and used to be a professional glass blower for the world-famous Dale Chihuly. It was a wonderful experience, but keeping my workspace maintained was crucial. I would have to keep my tools – shears, punty rods, marvers, paddles, pads, tweezers, blocks, pipes, etc. – within easy reach, but also out of striking distance from all of the completed pieces. One false move and a week’s worth of work could become a pile of glittering shards. My home, like my workspace, could go from “like new” to “landfill” in a matter of moments.
Little did I know, but organization was a complex skill – one they didn’t teach in high school or design school. But, like glassblowing itself, it was something I could learn and eventually, something I could teach. I joined the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO) and became a Certified Professional Organizer. I also took classes at the Institute for Challenging Disorganization am trained as an Integrative Nutrition Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. I've applied these skills to my own life, and before too long, friends and family were asking for tips, advice, and hands-on help. Suddenly a light went on – this could be a career!
My goal is to help clients from all walks of life to find peace, joy, inspiration, and confidence. Depending on your needs, we might focus our time together on productivity, organization, time management, personal health, or any combination of the above. It all starts with hearing your story and discussing the path you want to go for the chapters that have yet to be written.
My approach combines teaching, physically sorting stuff by your side, coaching, and compassionate counseling about home organization. While some clients choose to also work with a professional therapist, many say they simply enjoy having someone trusted to talk to. I am here to lend an ear, share what I’ve learned, and teach you applicable skills from the front lines of the home organization industry. As we move forward, we’ll find organic ways to infuse each step of the journey with joy and laughter. And don’t worry, tears are OK too – every thing you own has some memory or emotion attached to it – as we let it go, all types of emotions might flow too – it’s all part of the process of moving forward with your life.
To see my artwork, please visit my other site, jeanprominski.com.
Maisy
Amazing Sparkle Prominski
Maisy is a Parsons "Jack" Russell Terrier that Jean adopted from the Seattle Humane Society in 2016. Maisy's duties include sending loving vibes to our clients, helping Jean get her exercise, hunting rodents and being cute! She loves her job and is a great communicator. Maisy also keeps Jean on her organizational game by giving her "assignments", she calls them, to avoid potential challenges of the "Jack Russell Kerfuffle".Glow, grow, and let it go!
-- That’s the Seattle Sparkle Way
Working With A Professional Home Organizer
Ding Dong
“Hey, I was in the neighborhood and thought I’d drop by to say hi!”
For most of us, a surprise visit from a friend would be a delightful experience – unless you’re caught off guard and the house is a mess – not just a little clutter, but a full blown, “call out the search dogs” disaster. Piles of stuff cover tables and furniture like creeping moss, your gorgeous hardwood floors lay buried underneath a sea of shoes, magazines, tote bags, junk that should be in the garage, and wait, since when do we have a cat!?!
OK, not every client’s house has been this bad, and yet quite a few have been even worse. At Seattle Sparkle, we don’t judge; we meet you where you are and help you get to where you need to be.
A clean and organized home is easy on the eyes and easy on the soul. When you know where everything is, and aren’t stepping over piles of things to get to where you need to go. When everything has a place to go – and an expiration date when its time to leave – you can keep welcoming new things into your life without burying yourself in clutter.
