
Life in Leisure: The Blog
Your Guide to Slowing Down and Finding Order at Home & On the Go
Carry-On Only Travel Guide: Capsule Wardrobe
Traveling light without sacrificing style can be challenging, but a well-thought-out capsule wardrobe simplifies the whole process. In this blog post, I’m teaching you how to pack a capsule wardrobe that ensures you’re prepared for any adventure without overpacking. Let’s get started!
Summer Organization 101
Now that school is out and the days are longer, you might find your summer feeling a bit chaotic with routines flying out the window. But it’s actually the perfect time to get all of your summer essentials ready and organized! By doing so, you can enjoy everything this season has to offer without wasting valuable time and energy.
Office Organization 101
Who’s ready to tackle office organization? With the school year ending and the kids spending more time at home, now's the perfect time to turn your home office into a productive and inspiring workspace. Personally, I’ve found that an organized environment makes a world of difference in my efficiency and creativity!
Declutter + Organize - A DIY Job on a Budget
Ready to transform your home all on your own? Decluttering is the key to getting your home organized, so we’ve rounded up some of our favorite products and tips in order for you to achieve the home of your dreams on your time and your dime!
Your Guide to Bedroom Closet Organization
As the weather (finally!) begins to warm up here in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve begun swapping out my thick sweaters for denim shorts and breezy linen tops! As I’ve been packing up my cozy winter knits, I’ve made it a point to survey what I have and donate any pieces I no longer love. With the changing of the seasons, now is the best time to take a look at your clothes, minimize your wardrobe, and refresh your closet!
Playroom and Toy Organization 101
It’s no secret that picking up every single mess your kids make can be overwhelming, no matter how much you want your kids to be creative and have fun in their playroom. Well, what if I told you there was a way to create a space for your kids that promotes both creativity AND organization? Today we’re sharing all of our best tips on playroom and toy organization!
7 Steps to an Organized Garage
The garage, often overlooked and underestimated, is actually one of the most valuable spaces in our homes! Yet, this storage area is often one we take for granted. Today, we’re transforming this neglected space into a well-organized and functional part of your home. Because when you reclaim and optimize your garage space, every member of your family benefits!
Your Guide to Spring Cleaning + Organizing
With spring come new beginnings, which is probably why so many people begin the season with spring cleaning! This annual tradition gives us a chance to freshen up our homes, reset our lifestyle, and get prepped for a summer full of sunshine and fun without any of the stress and mess. So we’ve pulled together some of our favorite spring cleaning tips, tricks, and tasks to cover every area of your home!
Spring Break Travel Essentials
Packing light for your upcoming Spring Break adventure can be especially challenging for families trying to fit everything into one suitcase. But as a family of carry-on travelers, I’m here to share some of my go-to travel essentials to help you breeze through packing and ensure your vacation is nothing short of amazing!
Simple Tasks: Organizing a Clothing Drawer
If you want to organize your home, but are feeling overwhelmed with where to start, try something as simple as organizing a clothing drawer! Remember, organization is a marathon, not a sprint. There are so many great ways to organize clothing, and I can guarantee we’ve tried them all over here at The Orderly Space. It’s all about what works best for your space. Before you get started, here are a few helpful guidelines you can use to create the clothing drawers of your dreams!
Labeling your Home 101
Trust me when I tell you there isn’t a professional in the organizing industry who doesn’t love labels. We seriously label all the things! There are so many labeling options out there, so we’ve gathered a few of our favorite tips, tricks, and methods to give you a head start!
Your Guide to All Things Decanting
Whenever I showcase a decanted pantry, I always receive a lot of the same questions: How do you keep track of expiration dates? Where do you get your spice jars? How do you remember the cooking instructions? What do you do with leftover ingredients? This guide will answer all that and MORE!
Digital Organization 101: Clearing the Online Clutter
In today's fast-paced, tech-driven society, harnessing the power of technology is essential for creating efficient systems that simplify our lives. To help you maintain a stress-free balance both on and offline, we've compiled some valuable tips and tricks that will help you manage your digital environment effectively!
Clearing the Clutter: Where to Start
Although tackling the clutter may seem like an overwhelming challenge, here’s a little secret to getting the decluttered home of your dreams: you just need to start. Thankfully, you do not have to be a professional to get professional-looking results. You just need a few pointers to get your momentum going!
10 Habits of Organized People
If you’re looking to add some simple habits to your routine that will promote order in your home, look no further! Here are 10 habits that you can implement in 2024 to help your mind stay clear, and your home organized.
Your Guide to Experience Based Gifting
Tired of searching Amazon for hours on end trying to find the “perfect gift?” Close your laptop and gift an EXPERIENCE!
Picture this: instead of gifting another generic object that may end up collecting dust, imagine gifting adventure, excitement, and memories that will last a lifetime!
Gift Guide for the Organizer
If you have someone in your life who finds joy in creating order within their living space, then you're in the right place. This gift guide is made up of the BEST products to help you organize your home The Orderly Space way! These are all affordable, tried and true items that we love and use every day over here, and with many of them coming in multiple size and color options, they’re able to work in homes of all shapes and styles!
Your Guide to Holiday Decluttering and Decorating
The beginning of the holiday season is the perfect time to look over what you have, donate any items that are no longer needed, and preserve the items that bring you joy. Whatever it looks like, take inventory of what stays and what goes before you start decorating your home.
TAKING THE OVERWHELM OUT OF DECLUTTERING
Let’s not beat around the bush: decluttering is NOT an easy process. But, it is a necessary one if you want to lead a calm, collected, clutter-free life! If we’re being honest, most people have some sort of clutter in their lives - some a little, others a lot. But, did you know that the majority of people with clutter are overwhelmed by its presence in their life?
Pantry Organization 101
Pantries are one of those spaces that looks completely different for every home, but it’s all about working with the space you have and making it efficient for your day-to-day life! So let’s walk through your pantry organization, step-by-step. Trust me, it isn’t as daunting as you might be thinking, especially with our easy to follow guide.