The Process

MY APPROACH TO DECLUTTERING AND ORGANIZING

At Earnest Organizing, I believe that getting organized is more than just tidying up—it's about creating lasting systems that work for you, your home, and your life. My process is centered on making organizing accessible, sustainable, and completely tailored to your needs. Here's a step-by-step look at how I work with clients to declutter, organize, and reclaim their spaces.

Initial Consultation

GETTING TO KNOW YOU

The first step in my process is understanding your unique situation. During a free in-home or virtual consultation, I’ll listen carefully to your needs, goals, and pain points. What’s working in your space? What’s causing stress? Are you going through a life transition that requires a fresh start in certain rooms? Together, we’ll assess your space, discuss what you’re looking to achieve, and create a roadmap for how we’ll get there.

Customizing Your Organizing Plan

Once I’ve gotten to know you and your space, I’ll develop a personalized organizing plan. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Whether you’re looking to declutter a single room or streamline your entire home, I’ll create a plan based on your lifestyle, priorities, and vision for how you want to use each room. I take into account any sentimental items, family needs, or time constraints so that the plan fits seamlessly into your life.

Decluttering

LETTING GO WITH INTENTION

For many clients, the hardest part of organizing is deciding what to let go of. I’m here to guide you through that process with patience and understanding. We’ll work together to determine what items are truly important and meaningful to you, and what can be donated, discarded, or repurposed. I’ll never push you to make decisions you're not ready for—instead, I provide gentle guidance to help you break through the overwhelm and indecision.

Organizing

CREATING A FUNCTIONAL + BEAUTIFUL SPACE

Once we’ve decluttered, it’s time to organize! My goal is to create a system that makes your home more functional and easier to maintain. I focus on using storage solutions that work for your space and preferences. And whenever possible, I love to repurpose items you already own to save money and reduce waste. From reorganizing your closet to redesigning your kitchen layout, I’ll ensure that your space feels refreshed and works for you on a daily basis.

Implementation

HANDS-ON HELP EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

I’ll be there to guide the entire process, providing hands-on help to rearrange, clean, and implement your new organizing system. You won’t have to worry about the heavy lifting—I’m happy to take on the physical side of things so that you can focus on the decision-making and enjoy the transformation.

Follow-up + Maintenance

ENSURING YOUR SPACE STAYS ORGANIZED

Organizing is an ongoing process, and I’m here to support you even after our initial sessions. I’ll provide follow-up tips to help you maintain your newly organized space long-term. If life changes or you need a quick refresher, I’m always just a phone call away to help you adjust and maintain your systems.