Evan was amazing! I couldn't believe how helpful she was - what a relief to have someone with such…read morean eye for organization and such kind and calming energy. She worked hard and helped us develop systems to start on top of things. Worked very independently whole also checking in with us on decisions. Money so well spent. After the first day was done (we had her for 5 hours) I immediately rebooked for the next thing I want her help with. I will be recommending Evan to friends and family alike. She's is amazing and I couldn't be happier with the service and support!

Evan is a great non judgmental voice in helping sort through years of accumulation. She has helpful…read moresuggestions. The best part is that she takes everything with her. She then itemizes how long it took for her to recycle, find a new home for, find solutions to more non main stream items. I had some 1950s movies from my parents honeymoon and she found a place to digitialize them. It was magical. She told me the price in advance but handled the details. I had a lot of accumulated eyeglasses that she donated through Lions. It's not that I couldn't have done this, but I probably wouldn't have...

Colleen has helped us with a number of our chaotic life transitions in the last few years, from…read moremoving across the bay to helping prepare for our newborn, to just helping with a very messy closet. Her own experience with small children has helped give us some direction as to how to plan for kid's storage. The second she arrives, she throws herself headfirst into any messy situation, providing plenty of design and purchasing guidance without breaking the bank. She will work on her own given a vision, or work side-by-side with you to help with spring cleaning, packing for a move-out, refurbishing a closet, anything! She has the decision-making and planning prowess of a wedding planner, but also gets sh*t DONE! I never feel like we've wasted a cent on her services, and we'll certainly be back as our lives continue to get more chaotic raising a family. Thanks Colleen!

Colleen is incredible. All the positives listed in the other reviews is exactly why her style of…read moreorganizing worked so well for us. She is fast, decisive, and hands-on. I can't handle to-do lists when it comes to our home, and Colleen was so hands-on that I felt the parts of the home she worked on were just...finished. And ready to live in! For example, our garage was a sad mess and I cringed every time I drove in and out of it. We had envisioned an in-home gym in the garage, which was impossible given the state it was in. This had been a dream for years that we never moved forward on. But after two sessions with Colleen, the garage is more clean and clear than I could have imagined, and we are able to take the next steps for this home gym! She also provided us with a complete list of larger to-do that would improve the home (cabinetry, furniture, that kind of stuff). So even though she's hands-on and made our garage, dining room, and master bedroom beautiful and useable right away, she was also able to put together a fantastic vision for the entire home in a way I could have never imagined. It doesn't hurt that she is down to earth and hilarious, too. Worth every penny. Thank you, Colleen!

For years I was trying to organize my clothing closet space, kitchen and home office (20+ years of…read moretoo much stuff), but I realized I was never going to get control of it all by myself. I needed another set of eyes, someone who could guide me out of the chaos. I found Molly here on Yelp and hired her and over the course of multiple 3-hour sessions, she helped me to focus in the chaos and guided me as I sorted, organized and clear things out. All through the process, Molly was thoughtful and kind. As a result of her guidance, I can now manage and maintain order in bedroom, kitchen and home office! Cooking and cleaning in the kitchen is so much easier. I can focus better in my home office. Getting ready in the morning is no longer hectic because my clothes are organized and easy to find. I highly recommend her services!

There can't be anyone out there doing this kind of work who is better than Molly…read more She's helped various members of our extended family on different projects over the years and has always helped enormously, saving us a lot of time, money, and stress. Among her many positive attributes, she's an outstanding listener who supported us in figuring out what would work best for us (so she never pushed her own agenda). When it was time to get to work with "the stuff," she was always very efficient and was able to draw on her many experiences and resources. She's also fun and positive, so working with her was not only extremely helpful and productive, but also quite enjoyable. In summary, Molly is outstanding!

Sylvia transformed our chaotic kitchen and pantry from a health hazard into a functional, safe…read morespace for our family. When we started, we discovered bugs, mold, and expired spices dating back to 2018 - it was genuinely concerning. Sylvia didn't just organize, she helped us create a healthier environment by thoroughly cleaning and purging everything that was unsafe. What impressed me most was how thoughtfully she designed solutions for our actual needs. She created a pull-out snack center at the perfect height for my 6-year-old son to reach his own snacks independently. She sourced all the organizing supplies from accessible stores like Target and Nordstrom Rack, so the solutions were both effective and budget-friendly. Sylvia listened to how we actually use our kitchen and created systems that make sense for our daily routines. The clear container system in the pantry makes it easy to see what we have and ensures nothing gets forgotten and expires again. Everything now has a designated place that's easy to maintain. The transformation went far beyond just making things look neater - Sylvia helped us create a space that's genuinely healthier and more functional for our family. I can't recommend her highly enough for anyone wanting to reclaim their kitchen from chaos while prioritizing safety and practicality.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Sylvia is a miracle worker! My home organization fell apart after my husband's illness, and I…read morestruggled to get it in order. I contacted multiple services for help, and The Gentle Sort was the only one that made me believe a clutter solution was possible! Prices match the value, and discount packages are available! Sylvia is patient, understanding, encouraging and thorough! I am already saving up for next our appointment!!

Wow, just WOW! Melissa helped me chose the most amazing, sophisticated paint colors and rug for my…read morecondo. It's the first time I've been a homeowner, and she really helped me feel confident in bringing a more updated palate to my place. It's so so gorgeous, and I can't recommend her highly enough!

Melissa was recommended to me as I was nearing the end of my renovation and needed help with paint…read morecolors.  Paint is impossibly hard and if you think you can do it yourself, you can't. Melissa worked with me to do full interior and exterior paint colors. She chose a beautiful combination of colors that make my little house really amazing (warm and cool, neutral and bold). I absolutely LOVE each of the colors and admire the paint colors daily - though wish my kids would keep their hands off of the walls.  Bringing Melissa in towards the end of the project ended up being perfect.  Hiring her was one of my best decisions with the whole project. As we discussed paint, Melissa also gave me guidance on many of the last minute decisions that you have with a project - things I didn't even know I needed to decide (so many little decisions to make). I was thankful that she knew what she was doing and would just make some of these decisions. She really tied the everything together. And my house is so beautiful because of her.  Melissa really made my house really beautiful. Not only is she extremely talented, she is patient, responsive and really lovely to work with. She was a great partner and I miss not hanging out (and learning) from her.  Also, she is ridiculously cool. :)

Working with Vanessa was working with a true professional. I had just finished a cross state trip…read morewith my dog and was also caring for my elderly mom, so unpacking on my own felt overwhelming. Vanessa made it possible for me to settle in quickly and calmly. She unpacked everything with care and saved all the packing paper so she could take it to recycling or post it for pickup. She asked thoughtful questions about how I live and how I use my kitchen, bathroom, closet (even when my closet was not yet built out!), dresser, and garage. Because of that, every item ended up in a place that makes sense for my daily routines. And she still let me know that if the system is not working she will come back to tweak! Her systems are outstanding and she and Priya executed it to perfect. The labels she created and the inserts she found to fit my drawers have made my home easy to navigate and easy to maintain. My kitchen has never looked more organized or more beautiful. Friends told me I looked fully moved in within a week, and that was entirely because of her work. Vanessa delivers a level of professionalism and care that is rare.

It was my and my family's first time hiring a professional organizer and Vanessa made it as pain…read morefree as possible, being friendly, professional and efficient all the way. I was amazed how much excess accumulated over 10 years she helped us get rid of in a short span of time, while making us feel good about where it's going, and then reorganized everything in a way that made sense with labels added. She even offered to help us find anything after she left, since she knew where everything was. A month later we have been able to maintain her system and it's a joy using the kitchen now, I'm so glad I was able to find her!

Tl;dr: Nicoll is AMAZING and clearly knows what she's doing when it comes to professionally…read moreorganizing 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!

AMAZING use of time and money. Ten stars. I worked with Nicoll for one full day ~6 hours on my two…read morebedroom 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.

The shipshape team are fantastic. They helped us organize through two moves, and the solutions they…read moreput in place have lasted for years. They work quickly, have smart and creative solutions, and have the utmost respect for their clients lives, values, and belongings. I highly recommend shipshape. They provide an important service for our modern lives.

Historically we've been a pretty lean operation, stuff-wise, however our basement/garage had been…read morecollecting random crap throughout the pandemic and as our parents transitioned into long-term care, leaving us with piles of boxes "to go through later." We didn't have a car so it wasn't overwhelming at first, but it became a problem when we bought one to transport an older relative and associated wheelchair to health care appointments, and became critical when the company installing the battery backup for our new solar panels said they needed us to take down the shelves on one wall and pick up everything on the floor to complete the installation. Given the emotional nature of a lot of the family stuff we were snapping at each other every time we tried to DIY. Shipshape showed up and sent us to different corners to go through everything--they moved it all so the only thing we had to do was make decisions. After a couple of hours there was a giant pile of "make it go away" and a much smaller collection of things we wanted to keep. At that point we got to wander off and the team made almost everything we didn't want disappear (except for a pile set aside for a Recology Bulky Item Collection, which was picked up 2 days later), and then they cut the shelves we took down from the new battery wall to fit on a different wall, cleaned the dust off everything that remained, labeled it all, swept up the garage and back patio, and generally made the whole area livable again. It's a pleasure going down there now, plus there's plenty of room for the battery install and space on the patio for the planters we've always wanted. We're totally thrilled and relieved. This wasn't an inside the house job (we were shoving everything into the garage) but it's a relief to know we could bring them back again if things start to slip. Given the time saved and drama avoided, it was worth every cent.