Denise Levine

denise@outsideinorganizer.com

760-809-8851


Furniture with storage

March 1st, 2012 by Denise Levine

As a Professional Organizer I help my clients create solutions for overcrowded spaces. One way to do that is to purchase furniture that has built-in storage. Here’s one idea for a great looking, inexpensive bench that you can put in an entryway, hallway, and even use as a coffee table:

http://www.target.com/c/furniture-living-room-furniture-ottomans-benches/-/N-5xtm2

Divorce attorneys resources

February 11th, 2012 by Denise Levine

Divorce attorneys often find their clients in situations where they are in need of a Professional Organizer. Outside In Organizer and Makeovers  can help in an already difficult situation that may involve:

  • dividing possessions
  • packing and unpacking
  • moving
  • downsizing
  • moving into a new home, and so on.

Using the expertise that Outside In Organizer and Makeovers offers reduces the amount of time and stress that these changes may create. Getting things done from the start is the key to simplifying your life.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/09/garden/for-recently-divorced-men-a-new-breed-of-decorators.html

Moving?

November 18th, 2011 by Denise Levine

What’s worse: packing? Moving? Unpacking and moving in? A few tips to ease the pain: 1. Hire a Professional Organizer to help you declutter before the move. No sense moving items you don’t need anymore. 2. Be prepared. Pack an overnight bag with the essentials (medications, bottled water, toiletries, clean underwear) and put that in [...]

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Want to hire a Professional Organizer?

October 22nd, 2011 by Denise Levine

People hire POs for a variety of reasons. It’s not unusual to think that you can do it yourself and after repeated attempts (or perhaps, procrastination) realize that you need a professional to come in and help. That’s why most of us hire professionals to help us in various aspects of our personal and professional [...]

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Organizing ABC’s

July 29th, 2011 by Denise Levine

A: Assess your needs B: Budget your time C: Choose ASSESS YOUR NEEDS – What organizing task would give you the biggest results? Prioritize. BUDGET YOUR TIME – Professional Organizers recommend that you determine how much time it would take to work on an organizing project, and then double it. CHOOSE – Now choose one [...]

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Father’s Day

May 16th, 2011 by Denise Levine

At this point, what does Dad want or need? Perhaps the gift of time to organize? Maybe an organizing buddy or coach? Think of creative gifts for your father…if your father have a hobby, perhaps he needs an organized place for his supplies, materials and equipment. If your father is thinking about moving into a [...]

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Professional Organizing

February 12th, 2011 by Denise Levine

Why would you need a Professional Organizer (PO)? The reasons are as varied as the clients and their needs. Think of a PO as your coach, teacher, and facilitator. If you are considering hiring a qualified PO your need may demonstrate itself in physical and/or emotional ways. Is clutter stressing you out? Are you tired [...]

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What does love have 2 do with organizing?

February 9th, 2011 by Denise Levine

If you don’t love it then maybe it’s time to donate…sell…discard it. The spaces that we live, love and work in should make us feel good. Sometimes that means that we are surrounded by beautiful things, but sometimes that means we have less things in our surroundings to make room for the flow of energy, [...]

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