Star Magazine USA-January 18-2021

JANUARY 18, 2021 Star 35

The Home Edit

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What is your

favorite part of

your job and why?

People often resist taking

on organizing projects in

their home because of how

overwhelming or inherently

emotional it can be. We

love that we’re able to help

people conquer their

clutter and breathe a

much-needed sigh of relief.

It’s very rewarding for us.

How do you

keep the

space organized?

• Your home should be no more than
  80 percent full, with at least 20
  percent reserved for breathing room.
  Once items start spilling out of the
  system you have in place, they won’t
  have a home and that’s where
  clutter builds.


• Categorize your items with
  a labeling or color-coding (ROYGBIV)
  system. It’s aesthetically pleasing —

and also the key to long-term

maintenance. Since everything has a

“home,” items are easier to find, and

the system will also act as a guilt

mechanism if you try to put

something in the wrong spot.

• Set aside a time each month to check
  in and make sure your system is still
  working for you. Take that time to also
  purge anything that isn’t necessary.

DYMO

Colorpop! Handheld

Label Maker, $35,

Available at Target

Joanna and Clea share a toast

with one of their celebrity

clients, Reese Witherspoon.

If you have a lot of stuff and

the process seems daunting,

how does one even get

started decluttering?

Start with mini-projects (like a single

drawer) and move your way up! The

knowledge and confidence you gain from a

smaller project will motivate you to tackle

the larger portions. Also, don’t start a

project when you know you can’t finish it.

It’s better to plan ahead and set aside time

for strictly organizing.

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