I don't think I can fully articulate how grateful and thrilled I am, about having had the opportunity to work with Liz. She guided me through the, what I thought was going to be painful, process of organizing my life. As it turns out, the hardest part was reaching out and asking for help. I used to be embarrassed to have people over to my house. I carried a lot of guilt and shame about how my environment had gradually devolved into chaos all around me. It was like my messy little secret. I felt as though I was at the end of my rope. Unable to function in daily life. I spent most of my time "trying" (unsuccessfully) to organize and frantically looking for things. I would buy doubles of items because I couldn't find the originals, which I knew I had somewhere. It definitely was not an environment conducive to good mental health. Not only for myself, but most importantly for my son. Decluttering and organizing is a very intimate process. l felt wide open and vulnerable. The idea of tackling my chaos had seemed insurmountable for me in the past. Liz put me at ease. Not only did I not feel judged, she brought a sense of calmness and helped me to see that I am my own harshest critic. She helped me to dispel and reframe some of my own negative self dialogue. I appreciate Liz doesn't use a cookie cutter system. She took the took the time to listen, to both what my words and what my environment were saying to her. This was evident, as she very clearly took my needs into consideration when devising a plan. She worked with me, so I was left with a system that made sense to my brain. Leaving me with the greatest potential of being able to keep it up.    It has been a year now, and I am ecstatic to report, all of the areas she helped me to conquer are still organized! The systems worked! Now, when I need something, I can instantly find it. As a small business owner, not only has this helped to save me time, it has also helped me to save money. I no longer have to re-buy things. I am also able to keep better track of my inventory which has been a godsend to prevent spoilage. Being able to see and keep track of everything makes placing orders efficient and allows me to focus on what I really need to be doing. I also have to mention my files... what she did with my files was a game changer. I could rarely find any papers I was looking for. Not only did she reorganize my files, watching and working with her helped me to learn new skills. Skills I have been able to continue to build upon. To this day, if asked for something, I can usually find it in under a minute! I whole-heartedly recommend Liz. She drastically helped me to changed my life! Liz is highly skilled at her craft. But most importantly, she will come to you with professionalism, no judgement, kindness and understanding. read more

Is there a 6-star button on this thing? ;) That's because I recently had the absolute pleasure of Liz / Beehive help me declutter and improve the efficiency of the small apartment I share with my 3.5-year-old daughter. I almost backed out at the very last minute as I was worried about the mess Liz was walking into, but she calmly and kindly assured me of her non-judgement and desire to help, and I am SO GLAD she put my anxiety at ease. Thanks to her gentle and genuine approach, not once did I feel judged about my disorganized living quarters and can't wait for her to return. After my first session (due to time and scope we are doing a follow-up) my mind already feels clearer after Liz's invaluable help and expertise. I am also hopeful that I can maintain my new tidy space, as she offered intelligent and sustainable solutions... not to mention the positive influence she not only left on me; but my small child! The day after Beehive's visit, I found my daughter playing "organizing" -- putting her toys in special containers -- not something she had ever done before (hence some of my mess) and clearly copying what she saw after Liz's visit. It was remarkable!! And a testament to Liz's impactful work and care. If there could be a superhero for organization, I'd name her Liz the Wiz, with a beehive emblazoned on her cape! read more

Wonderful experience with Liz -- in our first three hours together, we calmly and productively made a plan, after she listened to my needs. Then got half my office organized with good teamwork! Her eye and set dec/costume background additionally makes her a problem-solver with everything from furniture and space issues to curtains and upholstery. I've noticed over the years that many contractors approach decluttering as a) a kind of therapy, and of course there is a place for that or b) a put-down of the person by the super-neat and officious declutterer or c) some weird pop psychology "system". I am delighted to report that Beehive is none of the above! I work hard and have priorities which leave me little energy for these tasks. And Liz is the real thing; a professional, experienced woman with excellent judgment ready to be a helpmate, directive, thoughtful and an extra brain when time is short, spaces in older homes awkward and home staging and organizing as important a contractor role as electrical or plumbing. Way to go, Liz! read more

I moved from a 2 bedroom to a 1 bedroom house and hired Beehive Organizing (Liz) to help me create order in the new space. I've worked with other organizers before, but never got past one session with anyone else either because they didn't listen to me, worked too slowly, or led me to feel judged. Liz, on the other hand, has helped me SO much. She's flexible, efficient, and super non-judgemental. She actually enjoys organizing and it shows! From the very first visit she has totally changed my home. My friends and family can't believe the difference! Liz listens to you and creates organization that you can maintain based on how you use your home. She brings her own organizational equipment so that she can work quickly and will even look out for things that you could use between sessions and pick them up for you if you want her to. If you're looking for someone to organize your home, I really think that you can't go wrong with using Beehive Organizing. read more

I was very nervous about hiring an organizing service as it's such a personal thing to have someone come into your home and help tackle the embarrassing clutter, but it turns out I had nothing to worry about! Liz was beyond professional and kind and I have been recommending Beehive to friends, family, and colleagues since her visit a few weeks ago. I recently moved into a smaller space and I had been struggling with finding the right furniture and storage solutions to make the most of my space and keep things organized and tidy. Liz responded immediately to my inquiry and we quickly arranged her first (but not last!) visit. She created a customized plan for furniture and decor based on my budget and jumped right in with organizing my closets and cabinets. After just one session there has been a huge improvement and I can't wait to work with Liz on additional projects. My only regret is that I didn't hire Liz sooner! read more

Liz has worked with my partner and I twice now on decluttering our small apartment. We've been in the space for eight years and we are both academics who have collected a lot of stuff and have very little time to spend on organization. When Liz arrived she surveyed the space and very quickly laid out a plan for us. So far three storage closets that were previously full of junk have been transformed into useable storage and our bedroom is tidier and more organized than it has been since we moved in. It has been great working with Liz. She is kind, efficient, and never pushy. We are thrilled with her and plan to continue working with her to tackle the rest of our space! read more

Liz has helped us through the entire life cycle of home ownership: getting our house ready to be listed for sale (declutter and organize), the getting ready to leave your sold house (packing up and labeling, and making the hard decisions to keep, sell, donate, or trash), and the set-up of the new place. Liz has been fantastic and saved us countless hours of work with her efficient, methodical, and flexible work ethic. Beehive Organizing is our first call for any changes we are trying to accomplish in our home that doesn't involve the trades. read more

Moving is so stressful and it's no better when all you can do is go around in circles in your own house.. moving nothing into a packing box. Liz was a saviour. She pointed me in the right direction, gave me some great packing tips and packed the entire kitchen while I was busy fussing with old photos. She is focused, professional and a real pro. Her tips are worth it alone but she does the hard work too, like move boxes and unwieldy shaped furniture. She was a great partner for the move. read more

I have worked with Liz on many projects over the years, professionally and at home, at various stages of reno and changing things around. Most recently, together we transformed the ill-used basement family room into a warm, organized and welcoming place. Its an on-going process where her energy and vision are so so helpful, and in the end, gorgeous. Thanks Liz! read more

Liz is an excellent organizer and will inspire you to keep making your space better and better. I would recommend her to a friend without hesitation. You will be surprised at the potential that your space has had the whole time you've been living there and you will likely, as I did, wish you had hired Liz earlier. read more