Select Page
Are you ready to GO?

Are you ready to GO?

by | Jan 23, 2018 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized

\"\"Are you ready to GO?

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday with friends and family! So let’s get right to it. 🙂 How many of you have made New Year’s Resolutions? Losing weight, getting more exercise, making more money… these are all great! And what about getting your home organized? If this was not on your list, take a look around your home, if you would. Do you still have Christmas presents sitting out because you don’t know where to put them? Or, did you cram them into a myriad of different closets? Don’t worry! I bet almost all of you answered “yes” to those questions. The following article shares ways to get started getting organized!

Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space

 

 

 

 

\"line\"

\"\"

12 New Year’s Resolutions to Help You Get Organized

Every time the calendar flips from one year to the next, millions of us resolve to lose weight, quit smoking or reduce debt. But have you given much thought to getting your house in order? Are you tired of staring at all of those boxes crammed with clothes you haven’t worn in 10 years or with toys your kids haven’t touched in five years? Read More

 

\"line\"

\"\"

GO Month

Did you know that January is Get Organized (GO) Month? I\’m a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) and I\’m committed to helping my community start the new year off right by getting organized! January is a perfect time for GO Month, since getting organized is a new year\’s resolution for many people. Let me help you save time, save money and reduce stress by helping you organize a closet, a room, or even your entire home!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

\"line\"

\"\"

Service Recommendation: DMAchoice

Getting overwhelmed with unsolicited mail, including preapproved credit card applications? The good news is that you can cut down on the unsolicited mail you

receive by learning where to go to \”just say no.\”

Sign Up!

 \"line\"

 

\"\"Feeling overwhelmed? I can help!
Just call (408) 858-8552

HAPPY FALL!!

HAPPY FALL!!

by | Oct 13, 2017 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized

\"\"

HAPPY FALL!!

The kids are settled in school, the weather is cooling down, and believe it or not……..Christmas is only a few weeks away!!!  But before you start sweating or hyperventilating, I\’d like you to think about what it would feel like to have a fun, joyful, and calm holiday season.  Crazy, right??  Not if you simply begin to think about it now.  Here are 5 things you can do NOW to help you have a wonderful holiday!

 

  1. This one is a fun one! Start thinking about whether or not you\’d like to have a family photo taken for your Christmas card.  If so, talk to you family about this picture.  Should you take one at the beach? Should you get fancy and dressed up? Or can it be a photo you\’ve already taken on a family vacation? Either way, do what feels right for you!  People will notice, and really appreciate your efforts.

 

  1. Make your card list and create address labels. As soon as you buy your cards, or receive your photo cards, start putting the address labels and stamps on the envelopes.  If you have children, you could ask them to do this for you!  Your time will then be freed up to write a personal message in each card if you\’d like to, or to start thinking about #3……

 

  1. This is a fun one, too! Gift ideas!  Thinking about this now will give you time to save money for the expensive gifts, like electronics, jewelry or a trip.  So make a list of everyone you want to give gifts to. I\’ll bet you already have some ideas about what you\’d like to get for some of the people on your list, right?  Go ahead and write those down.  Also, keep your list with you so that when a gift idea pops into your head, you can write it down.  This is a huge time saver when you\’re out Christmas shopping!

 

  1. Start talking to family and friends about possible party plans and dates. Remember, we\’re focussing on fun, joyful, and calm here so pre-planning for a party is important!  🙂  This allows you to talk about the location, the food (catered, pot luck?), whether or not there will be a theme, and the decorations, and also to figure out how to organize all of your other responsibilities around it.  Parties are for feeling close with family and friends, not stressing out over last minute details!

 

  1. And finally, make an appointment with Embracing Your Space to help you start getting your home organized for the holidays! Whether you\’re having a party or having guests stay with you for a week, you\’ll want your house to be in tip top shape.  Is your kitchen ready for all of the cooking and baking you\’ll be doing?  Is your guest room/junk room free of all of it\’s junk?  Let us help you relieve some of the anxiety you may be feeling about your home, so that you can have a holiday that is fun, joyful and calm!

 

Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space

 

 

\"line\"

\"\"Feeling overwhelmed? I can help!
Just call (408) 858-8552

Dreading helping your parents downsize?

Dreading helping your parents downsize?

by | Sep 26, 2017 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized

\"\"Dreading helping your parents downsize?

This past summer, I helped two senior clients downsize and move into either a retirement community or an assisted living facility. It was such an emotional time for the seniors, as well as for their families, and I was honored to walk them through the process with compassion and patience. If you are thinking about talking to your senior family member about downsizing, this article can help!

Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space

 

 

 

 

 

 

\"line\"

\"\"

6 Survival Tips for Moving Your Elderly Loved One

Whether moving a senior loved one across the country into a new home, or moving both parents into a senior community, the process can be challenging. Many scenarios require the need to move a senior parent from their own home, and their adult children will want to ensure the transition goes smoothly, tending to their health, finances and logistics.

Read More

\"line\"

\"\"

Partner Recommendation:

Lisa Oakley of The Shifting Path

The Shifting Path is the Caregivers’ Caregiver, your resource for all of your changing eldercare needs. Their mission is to support families with aging parents to have a more connected, present, and balanced life by helping them through complicated eldercare issues. They provide tools, programs, solutions and emotional support so you can make informed choices with your family member in the context of healthcare, insurance, financial management, daily living, home environment, and long – term care decisions. Lean More

 

 

 

\"line\"

\"\"

Client Testimonial

\”It was like a miracle to move to my new apartment with Carla helping me. After 38 years in a 9 room house, I was really concerned (more like terrified) about downsizing to 3 rooms. Carla gave me advice, support, encouragement, and did lots of practical hard work while insisting that I was doing it and cheering me on. Carla knew lots of ways to help me decide about keeping, tossing or putting things on probation and was always affirming my choices. Now, a few months later, I have happy memories of the move, (imagine that?). I realize the value of Carla’s work and I am more grateful than ever.\”
~Bea Strickland

Lean More\"line\"

\"\"Feeling overwhelmed? I can help!
Just call (408) 858-8552

Are you ready to party?

Are you ready to party?

by | Jun 29, 2017 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized

\"\"Are you ready to party?

Happy summer everyone! School is out, the weather is beautiful, and you’d like to have some friends over to celebrate! But then you think about it and feel stuck, right? You think to yourself, “How am I ever going to get this house in any kind of shape to have a party??” Just follow these easy steps in the following article, and you’ll have nothing to worry about! Just remember, the most important thing is to have fun!

Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space

 

 

 

 

 

 

\"line\"

\"\"

Prepare Your Home Before a Party

You\’ve invited your guests, developed a menu, agonized over activities, and soon guests will arrive at your home ready to be entertained. Despite all other preparations, no

ne is more important than assuring your guests of a comfortable, clean, place to be entertained in. Taking the time to make your home ready for guests can be intimidating for even the most seasoned housekeeper. Follow these ideas for pre-party cleaning to help you get more out of your event.  Read More

\"line\"

\"\"Product Recommendation

Rivet Galvanized Metal 3-Tier Stand

Recognized for its rustic character as much as its function, galvanized iron has visible crystallites on the surface that create a distinctive aesthetic appeal. Perfect for casual entertainment indoors or out, our tiered stand presents your favorite beverages, condiments and tabletop accessories with style. Lean More

 

 

 

\"line\"

\"\"

Partner Recommendation

Rivet Galvanized Metal 3-Tier Stand

Justin’s Catering and Event Productions is a full-service caterer whose main focus is outstanding food accompanied by outstanding service! Their menus are seasonally inspired where food is edible art. Their food is made from scratch daily with fresh ingredients incorporating local vendors. Modern, inventive and extremely diverse cuisine is their standard.

Lean More\"line\"

\"\"Feeling overwhelmed? I can help!
Just call (408) 858-8552

Is your garage the junk drawer of your home?

Is your garage the junk drawer of your home?

by | May 30, 2017 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized

\"\"Is your garage the junk drawer of your home?

If your car lives on the driveway or on the street, it might be time to clean out your garage. The great thing is that you CAN do it in a weekend. Check out the article below for some great tips. And if the whole project seems too big for you to handle alone, just let me know. I would love to help you give your car a home again!

Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space

\"line\"

\"\"

Garage Storage and Organization Ideas

Spring and summer are here, and if you haven’t already done so, it’s time to put away the sweaters and boots and bring out the tank tops and flip flops! But do you feel stuck at the mere thought of this process? Is your closet tiny and/or bulging at the seams, and you think there is no way your closet can EVER be organized? Take a deep breath and read on! Read More

\"line\"

\"\"
Call Now To Purchase 408-858-8552

 

\"line\"

\"\"

Product Recommendation

10 Best Bike Racks For Garage Storage Solutions

Bike racks for garage use are a great way of saving space and getting rid of clutter.Here is a list of the 10 best bike racks for garage storage. Lean More\"line\"

\"\"Feeling overwhelmed? I can help!
Just call (408) 858-8552