Abriana Sanford

January brings a fresh wave of motivation. The holidays are over, routines are restarting, and many households feel ready for a reset. But here’s what we see every year as professional organizers serving the Atlanta area: January is also when people unintentionally create organization systems that don’t last. If you’re planning a home reset this month, avoiding these common mistakes can make all the difference. Mistake #1: Trying to Organize Everything at Once New Year motivation is powerful...

If you’re reading this the day after Christmas, there’s a good chance your living room is still full of toys, your kids are happily bouncing between new favorites, and you’re wondering how on earth you’re supposed to make this all fit. Take a deep breath, you don’t need to tackle everything today. As a professional home organizer serving families in and around Atlanta, Georgia, I always tell my clients: December 26th is about resetting, not perfection. With a few simple, realistic steps, you...

The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us. One minute you’re casually saying “we should have people over,” and the next minute you’re panic-cleaning while holding a half-empty gift bag and wondering how many throw blankets is too many. Here’s the good news: hosting doesn’t require a perfectly organized home. It does require a few key spaces to feel calm, functional, and guest-ready. Focus on these 10 areas and you’ll create a home that feels welcoming without the chaos. 1. The Entryway...