I was really excited when the website Insider.com contacted me to help one of their staffers organize her NYC apartment. This video gives you a sense of how we work – it’s a collaborative process. You don’t go off to Disneyland and come home to a surprise reveal. The goal is to have all your organization systems work for … Go >

“When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen. When they’re finished, I climb out.” – Erma Bombeck “[Organizing] your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.” – Phyllis Diller Here are some tips to keep in mind when you are organizing for children. 1. Safety First … Go >

As you look around your space, do you notice that clutter has been piling up? Do you stare into a closet full of clothes but feel like you have nothing to wear? Is your desk so piled with papers that you don’t want to sit down to work? Are your drawers so jam-packed that it’s impossible to find what you need? … Go >

Gotham Organizers was recently featured in this piece from the one and only Martha Stewart. In the article, Lisa shares her 7 top tips for creating additional storage space in areas of your home that are probably being wasted. From super simple hacks (think 5-minute DIY) to structural updates (custom carpentry), there is always a way to maximize space in … Go >

Recently I sat down to draft my monthly e-newsletter*, and I really struggled when faced with the “blank page” of the computer screen. That got me thinking: Often, the hardest part of any project or task is getting started. I know that can be true for getting organized. You may have heard me say that my mission is to make … Go >

Yup, you read that right: if you have more things than can comfortably fit into your home, this Professional Organizer isn’t preaching that you must radically de-clutter or become a minimalist. Sometimes you have more stuff than space. It doesn’t mean you’re an organizing failure. Of course, it doesn’t pay to store things that you don’t truly need or love, … Go >

As a professional organizer in New York City – one of the most space-challenged places in the country – I help my clients make the best use of every inch of space in tiny apartments. Here’s how: Clear clutter – Less is more. Get rid of things you don’t use, don’t need, and don’t love. This will free up space … Go >

When it comes to organization, you can learn a lot from real estate developers. In real estate, it’s often said that the three most important things are location, location, location. Real estate developers also know how important it is to maximize every square inch of valuable space. The principle of “prime real estate” will help you get the most out … Go >

Do you need New York closet organization help? These tips will help you organize even the tiniest New York closet. Go >