About Libby

I am a reformed stuff person. I used to keep absolutely everything for future use or sentimentality. But I found that it was all getting in my way - literally. I couldn’t function or move in my space because there was too much to pull my attention or bump into. Projects to finish, messes to clean up, or too many things to look at. I felt paralyzed.

Once I started to whittle down (hey that’s the name of the company!), organize and create infrastructure, I started to see my path forward on many projects: being a better Mom, a better worker, more creative. I spent less time shifting all my objects around and more time on the things that actually made me happy.

Everyone has a path they are trying to forge, and stuff can get in the way of that. Let me help you clear that path.

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Why should I do this?

Organizing is overwhelming.

The number one phrase I hear is “I don’t know where to start”. When you don’t know where to start, you often never do. Let me be that first step.

Clear room, clear mind.

I really, really believe this. Think about that moment after you clean your house - and how easily you move through it. Let’s give you that peace.

I have something I am trying to accomplish.

Whether it’s moving, downsizing, a creative project, or just household sanity, I find that the organization is usually a block to a larger goal. Let’s get you to that larger objecteive.

I feel emotionally blocked. Or too many feelings.

Objects carry emotional baggage that you do not realize is with you. Let’s process, love and honor some of those things out the door and lighten the load.

I am finally ready.

Readiness is a big piece of this. You have to be emotionally ready for going through memories (both good and bad), and reliving your life through your stuff. Let’s double check that you are in fact ready.

My kids or partner are making me.

Trust me when I say they are generally doing this out of love, though it can feel tough and judgmental. Let’s make them proud.

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What is your process?

  • Discuss your organizing project, your organizing priorities.

    Discuss + Strategize.

  • Sort your things into categories and piles of similar or likeminded objects.

    Sort into Categories.

  • Consolidatate similar objects or items into one place.

    Consolidate.

  • Create an unfussy, realistic system that allows you to keep things organized.

    Systemize.

  • Get rid of objects ethically and responsibly by donating or recycling.

    Meaningfully Eliminate.

  • Be present with the feeling this creates. Remember how good to it feels to be organized.

    Relish your Progress.

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What makes you different?

  • Emotional Support.

    I have realized that organizing and getting rid of things is really more about emotion than anything else. I will be sensitive to your unique emotions as we go through the process together. The goal is a feeling, not an end result.

  • Perfection is not the goal.

    Every system is going to require an occasional tune-up. My house is never 100% on-point. Let’s find a system that focuses on ease and function and doesn’t stress out future you.

  • Responsible Disposal.

    There are SO many resources for getting rid of things these days: from old wool socks to dead computers, we will find a way to recycle, up-cycle, sell and donate your items.

  • Affordable solutions.

    I prefer to work as much with what you already have: existing shelves, containers, etc. There are beautiful organizational products out there, and we may need a few, but let’s try to keep the cost to a minimum.

  • Let's do the thing.

    I get so exciting to dive into these projects, I’ll try to bring the energy so that when you are feeling overwhelmed, I can carry the torch. I can identify square one so that you don’t have to.

  • Judgement-free Zone.

    I’ve seen it all - and we’re all incredibly human. We’re messy, we’re sentimental, we are always a work-in-progress. Please know that I won’t judge or repeat what I see.

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