Dianne is so helpful and dedicated.  She did amazing work with our basement and kitchen.  Thank you, Dianne!!!

Though I knew that the clutter in my home was causing clutter in my mind, I could not fully appreciate the extent until…

…both my home and mind were “decluttered”. 

Being a single mom working full-time for three years had led me to overlook certain areas in my home. The mentality was, if I get it out of my sight, stuffed in a closet or a room with a closed door, that was good enough. Well, that was good enough for the “old” me. The old me was stressed, overworked, and grossly neglecting my mental health. It was after all, survival mode. And as the drawers and closets and storage spaces continued to fill up, as did my anxiety. I felt the overwhelming feeling of dread at tackling any of these tasks. There was enough laundry, cooking and basic cleaning to keep me exhausted. Going beyond that felt impossible. 

I recognized, above all, that I needed help. With aging parents, and friends already occupied with their own lives and families, I started looking into the possibility of having a professional’s help. It was after lots of research that I came across 1tidyplace. 

Working with Dianne was in so many ways, therapeutic and life-changing. Our rapport was natural and comfortable. I never felt judged about the mess hidden behind a drawer/door. She understood me and my journey that had gotten me here. And that was so very important to me. 

I absolutely LOVED that her foundational beliefs included getting the family involved, and my daughter had a hands-on approach to creating a system in her room that worked for me AND her. Weeks later, she still asks if the nice organizing lady will be coming back one day! 

The new me has suddenly found time to laugh, see and speak to friends more often, and have more carefree time with my daughter! The systems that Dianne and I collaborated on have remained INTACT for weeks since the organization. Putting away groceries is easy when everything has its space. My daughter and I maintain her room be doing an overview together on the weekend. The goal is that she will do this on her own in the coming weeks. And despite still being a full-time working single mom, my quest for a perfectly organized home has continued beyond my time with Dianne. Suddenly tackling a task on my own doesn’t seem overwhelming anymore. Frankly, now, I feel like I’ve “got” this! 

Working with Dianne was everything I expected and more. I am forever grateful for the changes she helped coach me through in my house. And more than ever, this house feels like a home.