Frequently Asked Questions

Professional organizing is the decluttering and systemization of things/items/stuff in order to maintain a tidy space. This is different from professional cleaning (removal of dirt and dust), interior designing (architecturally planning rooms), or interior decorating (creating room aesthetics).

There are many situations where a professional organizer would be helpful, the most common reason being feeling overwhelmed with your clutter and not having the time or strategy of how to effectively organize. Some examples of other events could be moving, downsizing, expecting a baby, moving in with a partner, creating a home office, and many more!

Currently, I provide in-person organizing sessions in the Bay Area/Northern California. Major cities (and the ones nearby!) include: Berkeley, Castro Valley, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Milpitas, Mountain View, Oakland, Palo Alto, Pleasanton, San Bruno, San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, San Ramon, Union City, Walnut Creek.

Occasionally, I will announce in-person availability in the Los Angeles Area/Southern California. Follow me on Instagram to stay updated!

I also deliver The Analog Organizing Blueprint worldwide.

Project length can vary greatly depending on how large your space is, how much stuff you have, how long it takes you to make decisions, and how much or little you’d like to work on your own.

Each project is divided into one or more 5 hour sessions. Book a free consultation so we can figure out how many sessions your project will need.

You will participate in the majority of the session time. This is because we will take a look at your things one by one and build your decision making skills. This is a key skill to learn if you want your organization to transcend past our project and become a lifelong habit/lifestyle change.

No, don’t be silly! You wouldn’t have hired me in the first place if you felt your space was tidy. In fact, it’s best that I see your space in its natural state so we can better understand your routines and come up with the most maintainable solution. This is a judgment free space, promise.

Never! If you love it, you can keep it. The goal is NOT to turn you into a minimalist - the goal is to truly love everything that you have and make sure it has a home. What I hope we do is learn to hone in our decision making skills, that you truly understand why you want to keep certain things so you can make the best informed decision. 

Not necessarily. While containing your items is an important organization step, I want to keep sustainability in mind. The most sustainable thing we can do is make sure we have a plan before purchasing anything.

If you already have containers, we can repurpose them for your project. If you don’t have containers and we need them, I can either provide you a shopping list to be purchased before our session, or I can pick up the products as an add-on service.

Yes, donation haul away is included with your in-person session at no extra cost. Haul away items must fit a 2' x 3‘ x 4‘ area. Haul away does not currently include bulky furniture, appliances, e-waste, or recycling.

Analog Organizing is a no tipping company. I consider my prices to fairly reflect the value of my services. If you are happy with your project, the best thing you can do is tell a friend!