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RGG Has a New Cancellation Policy

This past week I had two clients cancel their appointments with less than 48 hours notice. Neither had emergencies. This is a problem for a small business owner like me. I recently started requesting a two-hour deposit for first-time clients because as their date approaches, some people get nervous about decluttering or about me seeing […]

If I Can Clean Out My Jewelry, So Can You

I recently partnered with a client to organize her jewelry collection. I noticed she had beautiful, dainty and delicate pieces. I loved them — so much so that her jewelry style led me to have an epiphany. For so long, I have worn big, heavy pieces of jewelry. But they do not work with my […]

Meet Lauren Strohofer, an Under Buyer

I am addicted to the smoothies at Nourish Raleigh in Seaboard Station in downtown Raleigh. That’s where I met Nourish co-owner, Lauren Strohofer. One day we talked about my organizing business, and she enthusiastically told me she is an “under buyer” after going through a major spending transformation. I was intrigued, so I interviewed her to […]

Say No To More Legos

I have noticed lately that children have bins and bins of Legos. We are talking so many Legos that they could entertain a small town. I know what’s happened. When I was kid, I had one package of Legos and used my imagination to create dragons and airplanes and cars. Now, the Lego company has […]

Year of No Shopping Brings Clarity

I’ve noticed something now that I am in my third month of not buying clothes. I have complete clarity when it comes to my wardrobe. Even though I have a capsule wardrobe, I still sell and donate clothes because I can see clearly what does not work. It may have never worked. Since I started this year […]