ORGANIZING

ABOUT

For me, organizing is about making the space to be you. It goes beyond just getting rid of the clutter everyone is talking about these days. I care about removing the hiccups that interrupt us on our way to doing what we need to do. In doing this, we make room for the things we love and want to do.

The focus of Oh Dear Robin organizing is in the detail of YOU.

We all do different things, we think different ways, different things matter to us. And all of that really matters to me. I love getting to know what makes you you so together we can create the space to be you. I enjoy working with people who are invested in their lives and want to engage more fluidly.

Organizing is an empowering tool that you can learn simply by being a part of the process. I’m excited to share it with you.

If you prefer to stay in the dark on this topic but still want results, we can arrange that, too!

To answer the questions: how much, how often, and how long, I will need to see what I’m working with. We will discuss all this during our initial complimentary consultation together.

Whether you are moving in, moving out, adding new family, new jobs or just feel ready, I look forward to meeting you. Below is a breakdown of how our process together may look if you are currently in your space and want to make a change:

ABOUT THE PROCESS

1

SORTING & CATEgoriziNG

I will be a steady confidant as we navigate your belongings together to decipher what stays, what goes, why this one is your favorite, why you can’t stand that one, and what to do with the ones you don’t know what to do with! We will make it through the deepest closet and the drawers you don’t open. What was tucked into a corner will see the light of day and you may find this unnerving. Perhaps this is where you’ve stopped before.

The process of organizing moves through chaos before it reaches calm. This is a necessary part of the process. I promise I have seen it before and I can see an end in a way you may not be able to in that moment. I won’t leave you hanging! In fact, that’s the part where you get to relax while I keep going.

2

LEARNING & PLANNING

This is happening every time we interact. I make assessments by watching, listening and asking questions. Through conversation we are able to refine my understanding of you and your space. From this, we can determine the general layout of the room.

On a technical note: I use my measuring tape a lot during this part. I love my measuring tape.

3

THINKING

This is the part where science and art meet. These are the details. It is my opinion that getting specific here makes the difference between being organized today and staying organized tomorrow.

Once I meet you and your space, it’s always with me. I usually have my most brilliant ideas in the shower. I’m thinking about it on my drives. I’m dreaming about it in my sleep. I mention thinking as a step because it is so vital to the success of your space. I’m not interested in putting everything in a box with a label on it.

I want you and your space to work together intuitively. And I think that’s worth a second thought. From there I present my game plan.

4

INTEGRATING

This is where it all comes together: the general layout, the categorized placement, the investment, and the finishing touches. If you haven’t been able to see it before, you will now.

5

LIVING

You!
There’s something different about you.

In our time together, you learned more about yourself. You have an understanding of how you want to live in your space. You are excited from all the possibilities at your fingertips. So, this is where I leave you. Oh, sure, I’ll be here if you ever need me but in the meantime, I’m excited to see what will become of you!!

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