I HIGHLY recommend Supportive Organizing Solutions. I have been working with Lynne to completely empty my chock-full childhood home, a task which I was NOT getting accomplished on my own. I had literally been stymied for years after my parents' deaths, getting lost in the overwhelming decision making of what to keep and what to discard. Trying to work on my own, I was far too often getting lost down the rabbit hole of memory and nostalgia, and that would lead me to impart sentimental weight to even the most mundane of objects. I am thankful that I finally sought assistance, and I am particularly and deeply grateful to have found Lynne to help me on this journey. Her kind and sympathetic yet determined guidance has been more helpful than I can put into words. Both of my parents grew up during the Great Depression, so nothing (NOTHING!) which might be useful or repurposed was discarded. Also, once they were prosperous enough to buy more than just the bare necessities, something in their mindset compelled them to "stock up", just in case. The house contained an absolutely overwhelming amount of STUFF. Yet somehow, Lynne always found a place to begin, or proposed a goal that could be attained. Lynne has been such a huge help; committed to keeping me focused on the tasks at hand, and firm in her belief that I could accomplish them. Countless times Lynne listened to my doubts and indecision, then gently asked questions about how the object that had me "stuck" in that moment would pertain to MY life, or would be used in MY home, and often helped me realize that it was something that I could part with. There were moments where I was ready to shut down in distress and shame (the discovery of a mouse nest in a desk drawer comes to mind) but Lynne helped me to clean it up, get over it, and carry on. There were also moments of laughter, like after finding multiple vegetable peelers, we decided to keep a count of just how many were to be found in the house; kitchen, pantry and basement (there were 17, several new in their packaging). Clearing out the house has been a demanding journey, and I am so grateful to have had Lynne by my side to help me navigate it. I don't mean to portray her as some kind of over the top super-hero (she too is human!) but gosh, I could not have asked for a more accepting, supportive and steadfast person to help me with this monumental task. I will be forever grateful for her help. read more

Thank you, Lynne! You proved that a good professional organizer can help UP-sizers, too. After we'd moved into our 3 bedroom Rochester apartment from a 1 bedroom in California, we told you our goal was to organize it so that we could easily pick up and go when the right house came along. You gave us just the guidance we needed. We'll use the general principles you suggested, such as "like with like" and "store by frequency of use," wherever we live. The tips and ideas you offered as we went drawer by drawer and closet by closet will make it easy for us to STAY organized. And you envisioned arrangements we could not. For example, I'd always wanted a vanity in our bedroom, but I didn't think it would fit. You showed us how it could be done. Best of all, you were a pleasure to work with. Your supportive approach, flexible schedule, and non-intrusive style made the whole project enjoyable. SOS is 5 stars in every category! read more

Wow. I'm unstuck! And its all Lynn's fault. I'm good at a lot of things...but not managing my things. Still, its hard to be vulnerable and accept the help of a (highly skilled) stranger. I took a chance on Lynn. It paid off in spades. I've worked with other organizers before. Here's what sets Lynn apart: Honestly, I felt a bit off balance as we set up agreements, roles and goals. Looking back, Lynn's professionalism and attention to this is part of the process allowed me to relax moving forward. She has integrity. Second, Lynn is an understated powerhouse. I never felt pressured or stifled. But at just the right moment she'd guide or challenge me. Finally, Lynn shines in her compassion and non-judgementalness. In a moment of overwhelm, she sat down with me. She listened for 2 minutes or so, and then...breakthrough. We got into gear and made huge progress with my stuff. We even unearthed my son's lost ($400!!!) glasses. : ) Hire Lynn. She's a gem. read more

Lynn worked with a dear friend of mine assisting her to organize several years of personal and financial paperwork and to prepare for tax accounting. My friend had accounts in two countries with many banks, credit unions, investment companies, and insurance companies, as well as medical records and bills and pension programs. During a period of extreme duress and illness, my friend had accumulated about five years of paperwork. I became involved in order to help her feel comfortable with the process of getting organized again. I quickly became a true fan of Lynn as a person, and of the excellent service she provides. Words that come to mind are bright, kind, flexible, intuitive, collaborative, and focused...along with talented and skilled. Lynn openly accepted my being involved with the process and the three of us worked as a team....with Lynn doing the lion's share of the work. Lynn took my friend to banks and the accountant, communicated with major information providers, determined what paperwork was necessary and what was not, organized necessary paperwork for the accountant, organized a filing system that my friend will be able to use with ease, and identified and packed papers to be taken for shredding. With things organized, my friend has been able to make good decisions to streamline her financial affairs. I recommend Lynn very highly. Lynn has my permission to share my contact information with prospective clients. Kathy read more

She was beyond helpful when I downsized before moving to Virginia. Very professional, extremely helpful, great suggestions for post-move organizing ideas. Full service, excellent lady. would HIGHLY recommend. read more