I wanted to share this virtual tour of a home I organized and did the furniture placement to showcase it for sale.This 3,488 square foot home in the Cupertino Hills was placed on the market on March 1, 2012. The Organizer Gal was called in beforehand to sort and organize each and every room as well as for furniture arrangement to stage the home for sale. The end result? See for yourself! View the Virtual Tour here. The Organizer Gal works with real estate professionals and home owners to help prep homes for sale as well as recent buyers to assist them with moving in. I sort, de-clutter, organize, and arrange to showcase your home for sale as well as assist new owners with unpacking and organizing kitchens, closets, pantries, garages, home offices and more. ...read more

MAKE PEACE WITH PAPER! On controlling the paper pile-up STOP COPYING. This is especially hard to do it you have a copier in your home as well as an office away from home. Resist the urge to copy everything that comes across your path. Each piece is just one more they'll find us buried under when they dig up our ruins!   STOP DUMPING. This can mean dumping papers into the garbage can vs. the recycling bin and it can also mean using your files as a dumping ground. Every time you're about to file something remember that 80% of neatly filed paper will never be looked at again. When setting up a filing system don't allow your perfectionist tendencies run away with your common sense.   LEARN TO LET GO! Be super selective about papers you keep. This is especially important when dealing with mementos. Keep only a special sampling of paper memories and dump the rest in the recycle bin.   PLAN TO PURGE! Yearly regularity here is the key! Even weekly with incoming mail, maybe monthly. Make a note on each new calendar year to have a "paper purge" session, and more often than that if possible. A good rule of thumb might be to weed a file each time you enter a new paper to it or weed another file if adding a new one to the file drawer.   DAILY DUTIES… Make it a habit to spend 5 to 10 minutes each day tidying up your work area and prioritizing your paperwork for the next day. You'll find the day gets off to a much better start if your desk is in order and you're not faced with the paper monster! I do this every morning!!!     ...read more

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The Organizer Gal GazetteInformation, Advice&Tips; on How to Organize Your Space"For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned." What's a Professional Organizer?Someone who helps you overcome clutter, sort through your stuff, and sets it up in a way that's easy to maintain and works for your lifestyle.Why Hire One?A Professional Organizer will assess your specific room, home office, or home and will work with you to design a organized system that will fit your home or work situation. Then we will sit, sort, clean, file, de-clutter and de-stress your space! What Are The Benefits? You will have more time and less stress. You'll know where everything is without having to search for it. Your attitude and outlook is affected by your environment. When your space is orderly, your life will be easier and you will be happier!What Spaces Will You Work With?I will tackle kitchen pantries and kid's rooms, home offices and storage units, garages and garden sheds, single spaces and entire houses, residential and commerical spaces. If it needs purged, sorted and organized, I will take it on. No space is too big or too small. I'll even organize your vehicle! I pack tighter, stack smarter, and work hard at arranging your spaces.   Home Office Before  Home Office After  Kid's Bedroom Before   Kid's Bedroom AfterHow Does This Process Work?I can coach you on how to purge, sort and organize your environment completely on your own or I can do it all for you. But, if we work as a team, especially in the 'purging process", it gets the job done faster and saves you money.How Do I get Started&How Many Hours Will It Take?Room size, 'clutter status', and your motivation level all play a role in a project. A small office, kitchen, closet or bedroom will normally take a few hours while larger areas such as garages, attics, and basements take longer. Give me a call, let's talk about your needs and set up your complimentary consultation.What Happens at the Initial Meeting?I will evaluate the current space(s) and we will discuss your vision for change, what works for you based on your lifestyle. Then I will formulate a plan of attack, take pictures, makes notes, and provide an estimate of time and materials.Are You Flexible and Confidential?Absolutely! I will work around your schedule and all information is kept 100% private and confidential. Call 408.354.5481 Today for a Complimentary Consultation.Available Soon! Spring Flyer & Resource Guide.  CONNECT with 'The Organizer Gal' Friend us on Facebook Forward this to a Friend CONTACT METheOrganizerGal@hotmail.comSHARE THIS EMAIL                    Two Quick TipsTake ten minutes at the end of each day to keep your desk organized. Place tomorrow's top priority project in the center of your desk. Toss old magazines. Go through your home and gather any old magazines or newspapers you've already flipped through. Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful. ~ William MorrisFEESResidential:$60/Hour$326/Blocked Day$50/Hour Follow UpCommerical:$80/Hour$494/Blocked Day$60/Hour Follow UpSPACES & SERVICESResidential: Closet StorageHobby OrganizationRoutine & Habit StructureBudgeting & BookkeepingHome OfficesAttic SpacesKitchen SystemsGarage StorageBedroomsAnd more…Commerical:Office LayoutOfficeWarehouseProcess EstablishmentComputer & EmailStorage UnitsRecord ArchivesFiling SystemsAnd more…  COMING SOON: Discounts for Spring Cleaning Booked Day or Weekend! Find Me On.... The Organizer GalMichelle PaxtonP.O. Box 320504Los Gatos, CA 95032P: (408) 354-3581E: TheOrganizerGal@hotmail.com    | friend on Facebook | and blog there | forward to a friend | Connect on Linked-In  ...read more

Startig 2/2/12 I will be putting out a monthly newsletter for organizing tips and pix.  If you would like to subscribe, you have to click the link below and subscribe.  I would love to have you!  Have a great week! Please click here to subscribe http://eepurl.com/fu0mY ...read more

Ok, so sometimes I forget to take the before pics., but just imagine stuff everywhere!  I will atach a few after pics of homes and offices I have completed recently. Complimentary one hour consultations, and will work with your schedule and budget, becuase I love what I do!!! ...read more

Let me help them get rid of it and save money every month!  Call for a complimentary one hour consultation.  The Organizer Gal Michelle Paxton 408-354-3581 ...read more

Frequently Asked Questions... Answers to our most frequently asked questions about our services and home organization in general...   What is a Professional Home Organizer? A Professional Home Organizer is someone that helps you to overcome clutter and disorganization to make your life, less stressful and your time more efficient!   Why hire a Professional Home Organizer? A Professional Home Organizer not only helps you organize your clutter, but they also create an easy-to-follow system to help keep it that way. They are there to help you through the entire process, and to get down and dirty and do everything themselves. They are there to sit, sort, clean, file, de-clutter, and de-stress to help make your home a better place to live.   What are the benefits of getting organized? EVERYTHING! You will find yourself having more time, less stress, you will know where everything is located (which saves time and huge headaches), and it will make your life easier and, more importantly, happier. Your environment plays a huge part on your attitude, outlook, and even blood pressure levels. When it’s in disarray, that will reflect and play an immediate part on your life. It makes life so much simpler when your environment is organized, clean, and it’s easy to find things!   Which areas do you service? I will tackle anything from your children’s playroom to your kitchen pantry. Almost all areas of your home, office, garage, storage units and vehicles are covered.   Will you work with me or just coach me? It’s entirely up to you. If you don’t want to touch a thing, you don’t have to. But, if you or anyone else wants to help, it’ll get the job done faster, and in the end, save you money.   How do I get started? Simply contact me here and tell me what needs to be addressed, what areas you’d like organized, and any other details you’d like to include. I will then get back with you, and we can set up a time for our initial meeting/free consultation.   What takes place at the initial meeting? I come and evaluate the space(s) as-is and formulate a plan of action. Then, we will discuss what problems you have with the space(s), what you would like to see change, and what is currently working for you.   Will you be flexible and able to work around my schedule? I’m here to work with you and your schedule.   Will my sessions be confidential? Absolutely! All meetings, conversations, and questions are between you and I, and no one else! Your dirty secret is kept private and confidential.   What are your rates and what kind of payment types is accepted? Please see the Services page on my website for details, call or email. I accept cash and check only, and payment is due at the end of each work session (each block day).       ...read more

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Let me help you "Get Organized".  I know it takes time and that is what I am here for, feel free to ask me any  questions or needing tips, feel free to post something here or email me at TheOrganizerGal@hotmail.com ...read more

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