This is a very long overdue review of Michelle's wonderful services. I started working with…read moreMichelle over a year ago. If I weren't a social worker, I'd really enjoy a career as a professional organizer! It truly brings me joy and satisfaction. So meeting Michelle brought a nice bond between us :) I own several properties and operate a very busy and stressful business. As much as I love to clean and organize, I just can't seem to find the time to do it on my own. There just aren't enough hours in the day! Michelle made the process very smooth, efficient, and stress-free. She's never made me feel judged with all the chaos and mess (yes, even rodent droppings!), and she kept our work very professional. Ultimately each job was wrapped up exactly how I envisioned, even exceeded my expectations. I am an advocate for everyone to hire an organizer in their life. I can't emphasize enough how much it makes my mental health so right! Once you do, life can be much more at ease and peaceful.

Amazing! They organized my garage, some closets and office. Fantastic work and now we have great…read moresystems in place. I can tell why she is booked solid. 5 stars!!

Claire was amazing. She's full of energy and cheerfulness. She has a great sense of humor and could…read morekeep us going while we sorted through a ton of stuff. Our whole project seemed overwhelming. But her cheer, energy and encouragement were stellar and helped us push through. She's part cheerleader, motivational coach, and super organizer. She is kind which matters so much! I'm glad we're done with our project but I do miss her laugh. I can't recommend her highly enough. You won't go wrong with her. She's worth every penny.

We got so much done and it is inspiring. Claire is very organized. Kind in her urging me to let…read morego of unnecessary old stuff. Yay!

Annie! I honestly can't say enough about Annie's amazing…read moreskills, talent and brilliance in organizing anything you need done. Last summer we had to move out if our home for a renovation and at the same time I had a medical issue pop up. She helped me declutter, pack up, and unpack moving back in. She reorganized my storage and set up my cabinets for smart usage. Her skills are top level and she is also a wonderful human lady. Annie is fun, smart, honest, fair, creative and very professional. And her rates are completely fair and she delivers tremendous value for every dollar! I whole-heartedly recommend Annie to anyone needing to reorganize their home or office. I can't wait for her to come and help me with more projects in my home! Aptos Homeowner Christine L. 1.3.25 Annie - sorry it took me so long! You are the best! Look forward to our next project! Xo Christine

Annie is both a delight to work with and a lifesaver. I hired Annie multiple times to help…read moredeclutter our home and to prepare to move. I'm partially disabled, so couldn't pitch in as much. She did a masterful job helping me quickly decide what to let go of - sorting into shred piles, donations, possible saleable items, and keepers. The bonus was the laughs we had while staying focused on what we wanted to accomplish. While her rate is very reasonable, I got way more than I bargained for in terms of having a fun and efficient partner and collaborator in getting my life in order and prepared for a major life change. Annie, you're amazing. Thank you!

Osha spent 3 solid hours with me cleaning out & organizing my walk in closet (that I could barely…read morewalk into anymore!). She's super sweet which was helpful in diminishing my shame around the state of my closet. Her communication was super clear & we started & ended right on time. I feel smarter & now even enjoy walking into my closet. I highly recommend Osha! when my space is organized, my brain is organized and my soul is peaceful.

From the owner: Are you looking for supportive, expert care for your family and home?…read more Experienced labor & delivery RN, doula, postpartum coach, home organizer, healthcare advocate and solo mom, with an approach deeply informed by a lifetime immersed in child development, Waldorf education and family systems. I offer a unique method of postpartum care that blends clinical knowledge with intuitive insight with a focus on creating calm, functional environments with both baby and parents can thrive.

I'd give Missy 10 stars if I could! We were referred to her by our real estate agent to help us…read moreclear out a family home of 50 years after the death of our parents to prepare it for sale in a short time frame. Missy's help was invaluable, worth every penny in helping us manage one of life's most stressful transitions. She arrived well-organized and ready to work, with packing tape, boxes, and other supplies that would have taken us valuable time to shop for. She was clear and personable in all her communications about how she could help us, her scope, fees and terms, and she exceeded our expectations in every way. She was self-starting, hard-working, and thorough in helping us sort through two lifetime's worth of accumulations of all sorts, helping us make difficult decisions about what to keep and what to let go, and requiring almost no time or direction on our part--she knew from experience and intuition how to plan and prioritize, where her help was most needed, and also knowing what only we could do. She was sensitive, thoughtful and conscientious about identifying items of potential value, and finding respectful new homes for stuff we wanted to give away, and keeping stuff out of the landfill by donating to local community-based non-profit organizations whenever possible. She packed boxes and boxes of items etc. carefully and professionally for shipping across the country, and everything arrived in good shape. Without her help, my brother and I would have each needed to take another week or two off work without pay-she saved us not just hours but days and weeks of time. As we neared the end of our PTO, with still plenty of stuff in the house, Missy said "just be sure to take what you want, and I'll finish the rest and empty the house after you're gone--" and she did it (and even took trash and recycling bins down to the curb and back and sent us donation receipts for tax deductions). Thank you so much, MIssy, our family will always remember your help!

Missy and the SOS team are awesome! They are respectful and pleasant when working with clients no…read morematter the circumstances. They always have a real can-do attitude. It's so refreshing to get such great service!

"Mahlah is amazing! She is by far THE best designer I've worked with. I found her on Houzz and…read morehired her to design our beach house in Aptos. She did a beautiful job! She listened to our needs, presented thoughtful plans and kept to budget and timelines. She has a fresh, modern approach to design. We love everything she did! And, she works with quality contractors to paint, install lighting, etc. We love our new beach house and are so thankful we found Mahlah!"

Mahlah does it just "right"! She showcases the property with…read morethe right amount of props. So, clients can see the property clear and clean! Good Job!

Monica and her assistant Bridget surpassed all expectations. Monica quickly identified key problem…read moreareas and triaged our home organization to create systems that are not only highly efficient and logical but also aligned perfectly with our ideas and wishes. She has an uncanny ability to anticipate what people want--even when they can't articulate it--and always finds creative, customized solutions. Her customer service is next-level. She also gave us on-the-spot lessons in design theory, which I genuinely appreciated and can now apply moving forward. As we cleared out what had to be 20+ bags of clutter, she offered to take care of both trash and donations, and had a hauling service at our house within the hour. I literally told her, "You're making all my problems go away." If you're looking for someone who combines logistics, empathy, design, and wizard-level efficiency--Monica's your person.

Our house was a serious mess for years--until Monica. It was very difficult for some members of our…read morefamily to accept change but Monica was extremely patient and understanding with them. She is prompt, communicative, friendly, and very professional. Not only did Monica help get rid of years of clutter, but she also had very good ideas for how to re-organize our furniture to maximize our space. Moreover, Monica wanted to assure that my children would take away lessons for how to keep the house clean and organized. I was extremely impressed and very grateful for her help. I would highly recommend Monica to anyone, no matter how difficult the situation might be.

Leslie provided stellar services to an elder who was moving from Santa Cruz to Southern California…read more From organizing, to packing, to encouragement! Made it work.

This in an update from my previous review. When you need someone to move the detritus of your life…read moreand create flow, she's your gal. She'll do what. needs to be done and likely make you laugh along the way. Leslie is true helper and recommend her wholeheartedly.

What an incredible experience I had getting support from Rose in organizing my entire home, garage,…read morebills and life! She is a fantastic listener with a take charge attitude. I highly recommend her for all of your organizing needs!

From the owner: I specialize in helping people create organization that works for them and their lifestyle. My work…read moreis to support and guide people, so they're comfortable removing unwanted items and reorganizing the items they keep. When I'm finished their space is accessible, clean and ready to be enjoyed. My motto is, "Organize for life". One home at a time.

From the first minute I saw, and heard, Star - (it was in a TED talk) - it was very clear to me…read morethat she was no ordinary, nor usual, "professional organizer." She stood out, apart from the "crowd," leagues above. And yet, there was a genuineness about her, a sincerity that invited your trust immediately. Then when I actually met her in person, when she came to our home, I felt I had known her most of my life. There was no awkward get-to-know-you phase; rather, she made me feel we had been friends, and good friends, for years, without even trying. There was an unspoken connection and mutual understanding. Of course, these innate qualities lend themselves immensely to her profession. I'm very protective about my clutter, won't let anyone in our apartment to see the mounds of boxes of undealt-with emotions and put-off decisions. But I could let Star in. She just knows how to translate what all that clutter is speaking, what hidden treasures of messages lie beneath the piles, to unleash you from what has silently held you for so many years (decades?), to let you soar, to set you free. There were some items that were in a huge box that I could barely even open when Star wasn't here, but she was able to respectfully deal with each piece of my precious grandmother's treasured Italian laces and embroideries, which if not made by herself, then by her family members. The manner in which Star dealt with each piece, laying it out, folding it, taking photos, sending them to collectors, was the scissors that cut the ties of something I was helpless to let go of myself. I want to be freed from the encumbrances and the entanglements, to no longer be held back and down by all those weights, to see what will finally have a way to be expressed, to flow out of my innermost being. A big thank you to Star, as I know I could never do it without her.

I'm so grateful for Star! I was looking for help with complicated logistics of a long-distance…read moremove, and wow, did I find much, much more in Star Hansen! That was over five years ago and I've determined to stay connected with her as she has helped me transform the way I think about my space--and myself. Star isn't just a professional organizer; she is an intuitive, genuinely gifted coach who helps you uncover the emotional roots of clutter. She has an incredible ability to understand why clutter accumulates and what it reveals about your habits, mindset, and life patterns, whether it's months or even years in the making. She becomes a compassionate guide, helping you approach your space--and yourself--with understanding and intention. I've taken several of her classes and been part of her Chaos to Calm community, which is beyond amazing. The tools, support, and guidance she provides are practical, actionable, and truly life-changing. Star's coaching and teaching style is warm, encouraging, and inspiring--she meets you where you are and helps you move forward without judgment. While working with her, you begin to realize you feel more confident, grounded, and at peace with yourself, even if your clutter challenges haven't completely disappeared. Although a recognized thought leader in her field--TEDx speaker, television personality, podcast guest, and entrepreneur-- she remains approachable and fully invested in helping clients thrive. If you've ever struggled with the overwhelm of life with all your stuff, and I mean physical, mental, spiritual and emotional "stuff", then Star Hansen is THE expert to work with!