Tl;dr: Nicoll is AMAZING and clearly knows what she's doing when it comes to professionally organizing your home! Read on below if you want more details about the whole process. So...here's the thing about me. I love stuff. I love having a variety of stuff. I love having colorful pens, cute bags, books...you name it, and I probably started collecting some of it at some point. I don't think there's anything inherently wrong with wanting to have and own those things. But what I did notice was that the sheer amount of that stuff was really starting to stress me out. Things didn't have a place. My closet and dresser and drawers were stuffed to the brim. I found it difficult to enjoy these fun things I owned because they were mixed in with other things I didn't enjoy or use anymore. I found that I was hanging onto so many items for years "just in case," and the case would never arrive. I'd tried for years with things like the minimalist challenge and reading self help books to try and get rid of things, but I couldn't seem to make a dent. That's where Nicoll came in. My partner helped me find Nicoll on Yelp and connected the two of us together. We had an introductory phone call where she asked me some questions, and I shared my frustrations with getting rid of things and really needing help with it. We ended up making an appointment for a week later where she showed up with her toolkit and bag of bags for donations. We did a little walk around and I shared areas of stress for me and what I wanted out of the space, which was to know where everything was and to know what I owned. After the intro assessment we dove right in. In the next few hours we: ⁃ Took EVERYTHING out of my closet and purged SO much of it. We went piece by piece and she helped ask clarifying questions (when did I last wear it? Do I like it?) and could usually pick up on if I actually liked something. I noticed patterns of how I reacted when I loved something vs when I wasn't sure or was sort of convincing myself. This is an exercise I tried doing before on my own, but when there's someone standing there, who you paid to help you, who's not attached to your stuff....let me tell you, it changes the game. I found myself deciding to donate (and sometimes sell) what must have been at least a third of my closet (clothes, hats, bags, electronics, etc). ⁃ She busted out her label maker and helped organize and label shelves in categories that made sense. Now I know where everything is! ⁃ She packed up all the items I decided to donate into bags and packed them into her car. It ended up being about 15 bags of things which was absolutely wild to me. Nicoll taking these bags out of my house was a game changer, because there have been many times I've decided to donate items that just end up sitting there in bags for months! I noticed that night going to bed that my room felt emptier, in a really good way. It felt calmer, cleaner, and like I could breathe a bit easier. Some people might read this and think that they shouldn't have to hire someone to help them organize. I know for myself that I hit a wall when it came to organizing on my own, and I needed to ask for help. I'm so glad I did, because it changed my life and my relationship with "stuff." I'm confident that Nicoll will be able to help you if you need it, and I cannot recommend her enough! read more

AMAZING use of time and money. Ten stars. I worked with Nicoll for one full day ~6 hours on my two bedroom apartment due to my fiancé moving in. She helped me get straight to work purging, organized my awkward old-house spaces, and packed up all my donations and e-waste when she left leaving the house feeling so free. Highly recommend! Wish I would have done this sooner, and will hire again for maintenance. read more

Nicoll made the organizing/reorganizing process fun and pain-free. We worked together for six hours and the end result is a huge transformation of two adjacent rooms in our place. The space now feels lighter and more pleasing with better flow. We removed things that didn't spark joy and I love the result! Nicoll is a good listener and she was pleasant and respectful of our place. I made sure to communicate in advance how I work best and the pace that I prefer. Nicoll was mindful of my preferences throughout the process. I am 100% satisfied and I would definitely recommend Nicoll to others. read more

My son moved to a tiny apartment in San aFrancisco about 7 months ago from a much bigger place (in a more "normally priced" city. Needless to say that his SF apartment was a complete disaster. He had too much "stuff" and no real organization of this stuff. His clutter was affecting his work and life in a very negative way. My present to him was hiring Andrea this past Sunday to assist. What a great job she did. It took so little time that the price was mor than reasonable! It is not what you pay by the hour, it is really what you pay by the job! Andrea has helped change my son's life. I highly recommend. read more

I had to move out of my house of 22 years in a single weekend, and I wanted to reduce, recycle and pack. Andrea, with two other amazing women, came over and made this process a breeze. My job was to point and say yes, keep; no, trash; no, recycle. And they did everything else - packed, dump run, recycle run. it was painless - almost fun (almost!) and worth every cent. Can't wait to find my next home so Andrea can come organize it all. Thank you Andrea and team. read more

I wish this app had more stars! Andrea and Nicoll are ninjas. They cut through the nonsense and have a sense for where things go before you even know. I feel so grateful to have found these wonderful souls and I can recommend them more highly especially if you're into the whole peace of mind thing. read more

I worked with Andrea on three separate projects in my house - garage, old papers and a huge junk/misc cabinet. I strongly recommend her for this work. - She meets you where you are in terms of your stuff. - She can walk you through stuff with emotional baggage, get around the problematic logic of "someday/maybe items, and help you make decisions about stuff when you have decision fatigue. For example, I hit a wall about the 200 random pens we had. She told me to keep 10, and that the would still keep coming into my life. - She takes your cues. She's happy to chat during the job, or not. She will give you referrals for professionals for other services if you voice a need to take additional next steps (e.g. someone who specializes in photo management),but she doesn't try to push any additional services onto you. - She moves efficiently and fast. It's amazing how much you can accomplish with her. - She seems to have the ethos of better done than "perfect". She gets you to a very functional point and you can add the pretty matching sea grass baskets later. She also recognizes that there can be others in the house - we left a numbers of sorted bins for my husband to weed through later. Hiring a professional organizer is an investment - in yourself, your home, your well-being. It was totally worth it, read more

I just purchased a condo in SF and for the first time, had a lot of storage and not any kind of idea of how to organize my stuff. Andrea asked a few questions and then just transformed every space. She has a very kind, direct, thoughtful approach and I loved having her here. Could not recommend her more. read more

Almost a year later & trying to figure our what happened. She didn't explain to me where is what and what was what that she placed. I paid $150 per hour for what should have been at max $50 per hour. & btw, realized she shoved an art piece I bought from Creativity Explored into a box with my son's nerf guns. SMH. read more

Total lifesaver! I had been trying to get my wife to clean up her clutter for a good six months before it became apparent she just didn't have the skills to get it done. New baby on the way coming in 8 weeks was adding some pressure. I contacted Andrea in a panicked and disempowered state. She quickly responded to my email and came over in just a few days to assess the situation. I'm not sure how but Andrea was able to persuade my wife to get rid of 90% of her junk but she did. She organized the rest in sensible locations making the most of our space. She's not cheap but her services are fully worth the investment. read more

We had an amazing experience, beginning to end with Andrea and her associate. Organizing one's life is a deeply personal experience, and Andrea was considerate and thoughtful throughout. She was on time, on budget, friendly and best of all honest and no B.S. I can't recommend her enough to anyone looking for more order in their lives. read more

Ahh Andrea Andrea Andrea ... If you were to look at my other reviews I tend to clutter them with words just as I do myself with things. In the interest of paring down and keeping things organized I shall attempt that review here (rereading back - didn't happen) Honestly this is difficult. I have a nagging feeling as if I am reviewing my sister or really good friend. The truth of the matter is I adore Andrea beyond what could be described so I want to put my review in perspective aside of my personal feelings. To start. Professionally, top notch. You call, she returns call quickly. You email, she replies to email swiftly. You make an appointment, not only will she reconfirm ahead of time, then get this - she shows up ... on time. Andrea knows how to do her thing. I was renowned in my professional career for how organized I was however at home I'd let way too much pressure build up over the years. It seemed easier to stay organized at work. There's no emotional attachment and there's certainly the aspect of consequences if you don't open your emails and act on them. I'd let the mess in our house grow or remain unchanged for years. It was sucking my psyche dry. I carried a lot of physical and proverbial baggage about the condition of sections of the house. I carried a lot of shame and embarrassment about it. I had lot's of "should's", "can't get to right now", "I need more things so I can get organized". The excuses were endless. Paramount being why should I pay someone to do something that I should so easily be able to do myself. It occurred to me one day others wash the car, clean the house, do the taxes, paint the house etc., and this was the job that was really holding me back so F*** the money and just DO IT I said to myself. Which by the way is ending up costing so much less than I thought it would in the end. In her process she kindly, methodically, practically and patiently walked me through the steps of how she thought it best to go about it. At times I had thoughts of doing things other ways and she was totally open about it but using her as a sounding board and then listening to her view I could understand the reason for her method. I didn't experience her as the type and it would be hard for me to come in and take over - unless that's what you wanted. What I find particularly unique with Andrea is her gentleness and how she is able to hold the psychic space and keep it upbeat while at the same time seemingly able to move mountains without quite realizing what's happening. I wish I had done this years ago. The money I would have saved in angst alone would have paid itself ten times over. The ability to fine what I'm looking for in my own home - priceless. I guess I could have simply said she kicks ass and has transformed our place and it's amazing, which is quite an understatement. We'd narrowed our list to three others to call for organizers (none of whom we were really thrilled about) but my partner somehow came across Andrea - likely here on Yelp. I called her and left a message, few hours later she called me back. She had me at "Hi this is Andrea returning your call." If you're buried, in trouble, smart and lucky, call Andrea. read more

With a milestone birthday approaching & my 8 year old niece asking "Are we ever going to see your house?", I decided it was time to stop living with CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) and hired Andrea. She and Nicoll were amazing. They took away for donation the items I was ready to part with, which was tremendously helpful for someone without a car. Andrea got me to go through boxes & bags of papers, and again, she took all the discarded paper to shred herself, minimizing the risk of the client (me) getting paralyzed with the final steps of clearing the clutter. We also cleared and organized two bedrooms. One of the best birthday presents I have given to myself. If you have tried to get organized and are feeling stuck , I highly recommend Andrea and her team. (Ultimately the niece didn't make it to my house this visit, so I have an additional incentive to keep the house in shape for next time.) read more

I have used Andrea multiple times over the past five years. I cannot say enough about her ability to organize a home. She has a "Mari Kondo" approach to home organizing that she started using way before Kondo was a thing. She doesn't make you spend lots of money on home organizing systems and paraphernalia, rather she helps use current space and containers more effectively. She also makes sure the flow of how your home is organized is in synch with daily habits (amazing!), which makes maintenance super easy once she's gone. She also manages removal and donation of unwanted items. I have been trying to organize our current house on my own, but realize it is well-worth the money to call Andrea for her help. She will take hours to do what will take me weeks, and not feeling overwhelmed by my space and clutter is priceless. read more

I'm a small business owner which means my apartment serves as both my home and office. I'm incredibly organized when it comes to my business, but I lack that same commitment when it comes to my home. Andrea and her assistant were life savers. Both Andrea and her assistant kept me on task. And I needed help! When we were done, my apartment looked amazing. But most of all, I was comfortable the entire time. I actually enjoyed it. I never would've thought throwing things away could actually be OK, but Andrea had a very calming presence which made it easier. Andrea was on time, worked with my schedule, and delivered on exactly what she promised. No doubt, keeping my home and mind organized will be something I will always need help with, but I'm so grateful to have found someone that I can trust and count on to help. I will continue to work with Andrea as long as she will have me! read more

My partner and I moved into a new house a few months ago with too much stuff we didn't want and stuff arriving every day, box after box after box. And I am 8+ months pregnant. One of the casualties of this scenario was our newly-shared, small but sufficient bedroom closet. With three shirts to a hanger, mismatched everything, balled-up t-shirts, an on-the-way-to-the-hamper pile on top of shoes... it was that symbolic closet of chaos. It elicited pure anxiety. We'd get in get out, recycling outfits so we wouldn't have to think about it. Then Andrea came over. Three boxes under her arms. We led her up to the closet, expected to be required to stay, make decisions, field questions about what/where... She saw the closet and said "Ok, you guys leave. I'm going to do my thing." Really... can we do that? It was such a great feeling, so care-taking. A couple hours later, she came down stairs with the same boxes (empty). Done. The change felt miraculous - as if the closet was twice as big. All the hangers matched - and there were enough of them. The clothes hanging were color-coded and included at least 20 shirts I forgot I had. There were new dividers so that every pile - t-shirt, hoodie, sweat pant - made sense and was perfectly folded. The effect: a totally different feeling standing in there - one of order and abundance! It may sound excessive to wax on about a perfectly organized closet - but the effect in our lives (right now especially) has been the biggest gift. Andrea's process of total knowing and focus and this was an indescribably luxury. If anything is nagging at you in the same way as our closet: CALL HER. read more

I am a young professional sharing an apartment with two housemates. My bedroom had become increasingly overwhelmed with "stuff" so I called on Andrea to help. I immediately hit it off with Andrea after learning that she is a Bikram yoga instructor. If you know anything about bikram yoga, you know it takes tremendous discipline, focus and the ability to meditate above distractions - all excellent qualities in a personal organizer! It can feel strange inviting a complete stranger into your home to go through your stuff, but I immediately felt comfortable with Andrea and knew I had found the right person for the job. Andrea initially told me the job would take 3-4 hours and it ended up taking only 3 hours exactly. She is fast and efficient. If you can't decide what to keep and what to toss, she will help you decide. And if you want to hold onto something, she won't push you to get rid of it. The emphasis was on the closet. She took everything out first, had me decide what to keep, what to toss, and then put everything back in an orderly, organized manner that just makes sense. My closet is so much more functional now! There were some organizational supplies that cost me an extra $100 or so (hangers, plastic storage containers, shelf separators), but she did not charge for her time or mileage spent in going to the store to get them. Only the items themselves. She also found coupons for Bed Bath and Beyond and saved me some money, which I appreciated. She brings everything to you! How much easier can it get? She even gave me a mirror as a gift that looks just perfect on one of my walls! I'd highly recommend Andrea to anyone and would definitely use her again! read more

It was so wonderful working with Andrea! We spent 2 days together and I ended up purging about 4 car loads to Goodwill. Much of this was in my kids rooms! She helped keep me on task and we were able to move together very efficiently. She was patient and calm and never let me throw in the towel (even when I started fading). If you're looking to find some support to help you turn over a new, organized clean leaf, I urge you to give her a call. read more

I reached out to Andrea after having the troubled realization that the disorganized state of my apartment was deeply negatively impacting the quality of my life. I wasn't a hoarder per se, but I had collected a lot of junk from various moves, inherited the organizational system in the apartment and despite my various efforts of keeping it clean and organized, I knew I couldn't do it on my own. Andrea was super quick with communication, came in for the consultation and immediately gave me a bunch of tips and suggestions for improving the space. She followed up quickly and we scheduled our organization day for the following week. She and her assistant transformed my apartment - Andrea was incredibly efficient at taking everything out and helping me figure out what to get rid of in a non-judgemental way. All of my belongings had a home, my apartment feels so much bigger than it did before and I truly felt a hundred pounds lighter after they left. I actually look forward to coming home and feeling the open and clean energy of the space. If you are considering doing this at all, just do it. It was a gift to myself and I could not be happier. Thank you Andrea! read more

As a full-time working mom with 3 young children, you can probably imagine the state of my home before Andrea came to the rescue. In one amazing day, Andrea transformed all 3 of my children's' rooms. She offered so my ideas to efficiently organize their closets, toys, books and clothes in ways that would have never occurred to me. She is incredibly hard working- it was unbelievable the amount of stuff she sorted and organized in one day. But what I loved most about Andrea's service was how super respectful she was as she helped me make tough decisions about objects that were difficult to part with and how she helped me find solutions to issues about my ever-changing children's needs. At the end of the day, Andrea also carried away what must have been 15 large bags filled with items to be donated. After she left, I felt like my home had been transformed. When my children arrived home from school, they were so excited to be in their much more peaceful rooms. If your are a busy mom like me, I would very highly encourage you to invest in even just one day of Andrea's help. I can't think of a better gift to yourself and your family- better than 10 spa days worth of stress relief! Thank you Andrea! read more

Andrea was great! She came over for a free consultation and told me she thought we could organize and clean up my messy office space in three hours. I thought she was crazy, but we did it! She was so nice and friendly, while still being very effective. She supported me through the process, helping me make decisions on what to get rid of, what to keep, and would immediately carry out each decision without rushing me. She took all the donate-able stuff her and said she would send me the receipt. My office is usable again! Feels so good, and I'm really looking forward to tackling other parts of the house next! read more

For years, I have been a big fan of Andrea's and her approach to supporting me in my quest to stay on top of the constant stuff accumulation in my family's home in SF. I like to have her come for a few hours once a year or so for maintenance, and she always helps me bust through any blocks about getting rid of stuff, where to put stuff, etc. Andrea has totally improved my emotional well-being in relation to my house! Recently, I started working in a small, but busy non-profit office amidst years of files, old annual reports, plaques, old periodicals and other crap from a previous era piling up around us. It was a heavy environment, and we needed help with a purge to lighten up our space to better support and inspire the tough work we do each day. I asked Andrea to come in with her team on a work day, and I was amazed at how they were able to be so productive considering we only gave her a limited amount of direction since we were all caught up in meetings and work. They took charge, set up a system and plan, while checking in here and there to make sure they were on the right track. It was the perfect intervention!! They removed a lot of stuff and even sweet-talked the building crew to haul away what they couldn't. Thank you, Andrea! We appreciate what you did to transform our work space and notice the results of your work every day!! Until next time! :-) read more

To echo another review, if you are wondering whether or not to work with Andrea, I can not recommend her enough!! My husband and I worked with Andrea and Nicole to organize our closets, kitchens and garage and from start to finish the process was efficient and yielded amazing results. First, Andrea coached us on what type of items we should get to assist with the organizing (shelving, clear boxes, etc) so when she showed up with Nicole we were ready to roll. We then proceeded on a 5 hour cleaning and organization session that left my husband and I feeling lighter, less stressed and more in control of our lives. The highlights for me are probably the ease with which I can get dressed in the morning and how easy it is to find where we have stashed the gear associated w a SF lifestyle in our garage. To boot, Andrea and Nicole were excellent company, making what could have been a boring weekend task into a productive and pleasant day. read more

If you're wondering if this is worth it, I PROMISE that it is. View it as an investment to your livelihood and peace of mind. This review is long over! I am so glad I finally bit the bullet and hired a professional organizer. I put it off for so long - partially because I live in a studio and felt like I shouldn't need a professional organizer for such a small space. But of course, things kept getting more and more cluttered and I knew there was a pervasive energy unmanageability/stress that was impacting my life in general. Andrea and Nicole came in like a boss and made the process so easy and not overwhelming. It was actually a fun experience rather than stressful and overwhelming like I thought it might be. I was very afraid that I would keep things tidy for a brief period and then just go back to my old ways. But it has been almost 6 months and I have been able to keep up with the organization that they put in place. Everything has a home and it has been easy for me to abide by it. It's amazing how much of an impact having a tidy home has had on me. I no longer have that underlying stress that comes from having a disaster of a living space! read more

With Andreas's superb help my San Francisco condo feels like a mansion. A couple of days ago she and her assistant, Nicoll, drove away in two SUVs loaded to the brim with things that had been weighing down my life, and I've been basking in my new sense of airiness and freedom - physical, emotional, spiritual if you will - ever since. I consider myself fairly neat, organized and pretty on top of my stuff, but there were those things I just couldn't get around to parting with even though I'd moved past them long ago. (Hate to use the clutter word...) Or I'd get overwhelmed thinking about the sheer physical effort of doing so. I'd been considering a professional organizer for a while but was concerned about opening my life to a stranger and whether I'd feel 'bereft' or something after things had been whisked away. Ie, I needed a sensitive, wise, trustworthy but also strong/efficient, experienced, great-to-be-with person. Not too much to ask ... :-) Amazingly that's exactly what Andrea is - and more! Nicoll too! Andrea begins with a free get together at your 'site' so you can meet each other and get a true sense of the job and what it will be like to work together. She follows that up with a customized proposal - including suggestions for things you can do yourself. Then it is up to you to continue or not - in stages or completely and when you feel ready. No pressure at all, but also reassurance about what is ahead and that it will be a job well done in every way if you go ahead. I learned about Andrea through Yelp where she is - deservedly I believe - the highest recommended professional organizer in San Francisco. And I'm adding my review in case it might be the one you need to take the next step toward a more open and free life. read more

I'm sad to be the first one on here to not give a five-star review. It seems we had a very different experience than some of the others on here. Andrea was courteous and professional and helped us organize our house. She and her assistant were hardworking and diligent. For this, I have to give them 3 stars. However, I did not feel that the end result warranted the amount of money we spent. At $135/hour, I expected much, much more. I expected a macro plan, organization coaching, general guidelines. All of these things were things we talked about in the initial consult. What we got was a lot of micro-organizing without understanding how we used our home and the things in it. Also, I don't think that Andrea understands how families with young kids live. She doesn't have kids herself, though she told us she knows a lot about living with kids because of her experience with nieces and nephews. A lot of her ideas around organization in our house were not realistic given that we have young kids. At the end of the day, I felt that I could accomplish was Andrea and Nicole did using my housekeeper or someone from task rabbit or craigslist for $30-50/hour. I didn't feel like we got a huge value add or saw any particular organizational expertise. I will also mention that I thought her assistant Nicole was awesome -- very cheery, had a great attitude and much easier to work with than Andrea. On balance, I give three stars because they showed up, they worked hard and they definitely left our house better than it was before. read more

Andrea & Nicole are amazing! We are so happy with our completely re-imagined kitchen, they took everything out & put it back in under 4 hours. Andrea & Nicole are very generous with their time, advice, they're fun & easy to work with, well worth their price, I'd recommend them in a heartbeat for anything organization related. Thank you Andrea & Nicole! read more

If you're anything like me, you're reading this review because your living/work space feels completely unmanageable and you just want someone to help you figure the mess out. If that's the case, Andrea is your woman. As competent as she is genuine, I couldn't have been more thrilled with the job that Andrea, and her assistant Nicole, did from start to finish. The absolute bottom line is that she is a miracle worker, a gem of a human being, and "hired" for the next job! I write this review while looking at a view of Mt. Tam from my Sausalito houseboat, a view that was once completely obstructed by my anxiety over my move from Strawberry to Sausalito. I moved from renting a bedroom with a chef's kitchen to a whole houseboat with a kitchen that was significantly smaller. The result was way too much stuff on one hand, and not enough stuff on the other. My OCD and anxiety over the situation had left me feeling rather helpless. Andrea responded to my introductory email with a phone call less than 24 hours later, came out to assess the situation a day after that, and hit the ground running with her assistant, Nicole, a day after that. Not only did the two of them navigate the reorganization of the houseboat, they were also able to effectively deal with my parents who were in town attempting to "help" the situation. Both my parents have their own organizational issues, so this was no easy task. Weeks later my home remains organized and clean and I have four emails in my inbox regarding the best drawer organizers for my kitchen, the best compost container, and referrals on housepainters/interior designers/and portable dishwashers. Andrea is a reliable resource from start to finish, and I know I can contact her with any further questions I might have. I know this task is up to me for now, and I know if I ever need any help in the future, I can call Andrea. On a personal note, Andrea's a former yoga teacher and fellow east coaster. I believe strongly in community, and Andrea's personal blend of charm, humor, and mindful determination are all characteristics I aspire to, myself. Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart. Ashley read more

This review is incredibly long over due, but I had someone recently ask for someone to help them organized and i of course shares Andreas name. Andrea and Nicole were absolutely wonderful! Andrea came by to take a look at the place and then made a recommendation for items to purchase in advance of our appointment to make it most productive. She and Nicole came in and got right to work. They helped me to let go of the things I absolutely did not need any longer but for some reason thought I needed. They somehow managed to fit the numerous wedding gifts that were stacked high in a corner and their organization was incredibly functional. I did not need them to come back because they made sure all aspects were live able (kitchen organization, clothing closet, the longest hall closet I couldn't walk in prior). Highly highly recommend and to be honest, they made the experience a lot of fun. They are both wonderful people and great at their job. read more

I found Andrea on Yelp after feeling overwhelmed about needing to organize my home. Nothing had a specific place that was easy, clear and accessible - and so things just ended up everywhere in various piles around the apartment. Andrea was so quick to respond - she actually came by for an initial consultation the next day! After our consultation and walk through, Andrea sent me a list of items that might be helpful to purchase for our big organization day. Andrea and Nicole came over from 10am-3pm and basically took everything out of every cabinet in the kitchen and then reorganized it in a way that made sense for cooking and putting away dishes. Actually since that time, I've been really diligent about putting everything away in its proper place. They also organized our bedroom closet, drawers and storage closet with big clear bins and drawer dividers - and put things together that made sense. Everything is easy to find and easy to put away. We also donated and purged a TON of stuff (which felt so great!) and Andrea scheduled a service to come pick everything up - free of charge to us. Just a bonus: I really enjoyed talking with Andrea and Nicole throughout the day. I would absolutely recommend her services to anyone who feels "stuck" and can't get organized. read more

It is no exaggeration to say that Andrea and Nicole changed my life. In 5 hours they took away 14 years of useless accumulation. I had a scary toolroom in my basement where paint goes to die. Couldn't even walk in it. Now it is organized and spacious. I have labeled bins for everything. And my kitchen cabinet and drawer layouts now actually make sense. It inspired me to go through the rest of my house and I feel so much lighter and less anxious. If anything in your house is disorganized this will be the best money you ever spend. Plus, they're super cool chicks who are fun to spend a day with. read more

Andrea saved my life!! My husband contacted Andrea through yelp. She made an appointment right away and immediately I knew I wanted her to help us! She had such a sense of calm that made me feel so comfortable. Our house was out of control with 4 kids under 7. (3 being 3 year old triplets!!) They had basically taken over every room in our house! We shipped the kids off with their aunt so we could tackle the loads of clutter in our garage, playroom, closets etc. We then took a small u-haul to the dumps full of stuff we simply did not need. It felt wonderful. On that same day she swiftly went through and organized closets and shelves while we were dumping our junk! It amazed me what we were able to accomplish in a day! She came back a few days later (it might have been weeks with our crazy schedule) and put the finishing touches. She gave me some schedules to live by which was absolutely golden for this stay at home mom. There are days I sort of twiddle my thumbs looking for something to do!! I never thought that could be possible! I'm getting out more with the kids and I just don't feel tied down to the house trying to keep it presentable. Now I don't freak when someone pops by! We did all this back in October/November. One of the things my husband and I were concerned about was falling back into this clutter trap. Andrea assured us it would not happen! I don't know why I didn't trust her!! :) I wanted to wait a few months so I could truly say this was honest to God the best thing we have ever done! And I can!! The kids still remember Andrea - they loved her too!!! And we talk about how she helped us get organized. Although some days they do put up a fuss, but they are much better about picking up after themselves. And mommy is better about keeping control of my house!! The best part of this whole experience was my son's report card. There was a notation for organizational skills and the quarter before we had Andrea come the teacher said this was an area to which he needed improvement. The following quarter, the notation stated that organizational skills was an area of strength! I attest this to having Andrea in our lives! The quality of our family life has improved 10-fold. I found myself falling deep into depression. So much changed for me after Andrea left that I sat down and made some resolutions for the new year and I have for once been able to knock things off my list because I am organized. This seemed indulgent but honestly, it was the best money we have ever spent. No regrets here. I am so happy, I have referred friends and family because I just can't say enough good things about the whole experience! read more

I downsized from a 4 bedroom house 4 years ago, I dumped most things into the garage and haven't moved a thing since. Andrea and her assistant went through my garage today so quickly it was amazing. I just stood there and made decisions about what would stay. It was heaven. I have a lot of space in my garage so I didn't want to pay an organizer for perfection, I just wanted to get things sorted and on shelves where I could see things. Andrea totally listened and did just what I asked, no more no less. Love. read more

Andrea is extremely experienced and efficient with a wide range of organizing scenarios, from garages, storage spaces, and in our case an apartment made messy by me, mostly. She does not pressure you to part with things that you care about or may want to hold onto, but she offers a way to pare things down over time. In a few hours on two visits she was able to help my partner and I get rid of a bunch of stuff (which she just takes away in bags) and made good suggestions for the use of our space. She suggested shelves and other areas that have been a huge boon. Highly recommended! read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about Andrea and Nicoll. I moved here 1.5 years ago from east coast, and always had a 2 bedroom apt with loads of space....now i'm in 600 sq feet in a super old building with 2.3 electrical outlets :) . Soo.... Andrea came over for initial consult (free of charge) and we discussed my organizing issues, she recommended some items to get (IKEA bookcases, kitchen island) and what I needed to prep before she came for the big appointment. She also - miracle of miracles - found an online vendor who sells make-your-own window screen kits, as I have old casement windows and a cat that is a major flight risk. The ones you can buy at hardware store don't work on casement windows and I just had no CLUE what to do!!! Screens are fabulous, such a great idea - one I'd been wrestling with to no avail. Anyway....so she comes over and I go to the office. I come home so they can show me where they have put everything...it was amazing! I had an 6' by 10' (ish) closet packed to the TOP with boxes of books and crap I haven't seen in decades. I mean, it was a real mess, couldn't get into the closet, just a disaster! All was removed, 3 huge bookcases moved in, books neatly lined up on shelves, all other misc items were sorted into bins. Truly amazing...she made it very easy for me to see what items I still need to cull ( a goodly amount), and its just wonderful to be able to USE this space I pay so much for. Also, the cat is very pleased and is busily exploring :) The main clothes closet was another miracle. Who knew there was a floor? Clothes all hung on new slim velvet hangers (that she brought with her), shelves neatly organized linens and such. Same was done in the coat closet, which now serves as a storage for extra paper goods, gardening stuff, purses, tools, cleaning supplies, etc.... This is what I was really after, utilizing the space I have in the best way. I had not been able to figure out how to do it. And its really hard when there's nowhere to PUT stuff to empty out a space...no staging area. I have no idea how they did all this. The kitchen was fabulous also, pantry items neatly arranged, shelving unit from hell moved to nook and tidied up - very nice and pretty (and not cluttered!) now! And they put the microwave on top of fridge!!! I never would have thought of it, and with zero counter space it really makes a huge difference! They have a great eye for making things like canning jars and misc glassware look pretty - even on top of the cabinets. It really is super nice and now I can cook calmly and not go nuts due to clutter! I should also mention that all donate/trash items were removed , including all the boxes...this is a huge deal as I live downtown and things are tough to deal with. All I can say is - stop what you are doing and call Andrea! She will change your life. read more

I have a whole new perspective on what can be accomplished in three hours. Andrea helped us to pare down our accumulated "stuff" to get ready for our baby in a one-bedroom apartment. She works fast and keeps everybody moving (instead of getting lost in that old box of cassette mixtapes). And she takes the unwanted whatnot and drops it off at recycle/re-use places, which is really the key... she knows those Goodwill bags and boxes will get reabsorbed if she doesn't take them away... She completely understood that my boyfriend and I have different definitions of "organized" and worked with (and respected) our separate and combined needs. We've had her back to help with some problematic corners (dumping grounds) in the house and she's just really talented at seeing what could be working better. While we worried about spending the money, in the end we wished we'd done this years ago. Easily as relaxing as a few massages, and as beneficial to the relationship as a weekend getaway. (and a great gift idea for the future) read more

Andrea and Nicole are great, fast and professional. I've had them come twice to organize specific rooms and I'm hoping to have them back to help me with the garage. I would highly recommend Andrea. read more

Andrea helped me clear out a room full of boxes that were filled with things I didn't need. She had a practical approach about what to keep, what to give away, and what to throw away. We also cleared the kitchen of a bunch of boxes that had so many kitchen items I never used and didn't know what to do with. She was very efficient in carting off the give-aways and took them herself to the thrift store. I was pretty anxious the entire time because I had so many emotions attached to my stuff, but Andrea was nice and supportive. She also helped my husband with things his mother left him that he couldn't even look at. She sorted it for him and found some army papers from his grandfather that we kept. read more

Andrea and Nicoll are AMAZING! My husband and I(and our two dogs) spent 2 full days working with them to declutter and organize our home. It was truly a life changing experience. These ladies are so lovely. I never felt stressed out or judged during the process. 7 months later and our house is still pretty much the way they left it. I wish I had hired her years ago! THANK YOU!! read more

Andrea and Nicholl are incredibly efficient. I was a bit overwhelmed with organizing my apartment with the upcoming arrival of our first child. Andrea came and knew exactly what I needed. She saved me time and probably my relationship... lol I would definitely work with her again. read more