Simplify Buffalo

05/26/2026

In a battle of two shallow pantry cupboards versus one big deep pantry, I would take the two shallow pantry cupboards every day.

Why?! Because most people are inevitably going to lose stuff in the back and a shallow pantry makes it far less likely that will happen!

Stuff tends to get “lost” and forgotten about, even with pull out drawers, so we highly recommend labeling pantry shelves. It lets everyone know where to find things and where to put them away, without the need for additional containment.

So tell me?! Would you rather have a big, deep pantry closet? Or a tall cabinet style pantry? Or, would you die for any type of pantry at all?! The real heroes are the ones who are making it all work within the confines of their kitchen cabinets 😅

Pantry organizing is our jam… if it’s not yours, reach out to see how we can help!

05/19/2026

The answer to this will NOT be the same for every family or even for every food category in the same pantry!

Things that often make sense to decant:
• Baking ingredients (flour, sugar, brown sugar, chocolate chips)
• Pasta, rice & grains
• Cereal
• Crackers & snacks

Reasons TO decant:
✔️ Easier to see what you actually have
✔️ Creates consistency and less visual clutter
✔️ Can keep some foods fresher
✔️ Helps maximize pantry space (packaging wastes a lot of space!)

Reasons NOT to:
✖️ Extra time to refill containers
✖️ Packaging often has expiration/allergen info
✖️ Bulky or oddly shaped foods don’t always fit well
✖️ Sometimes the “Pinterest pantry” life just isn’t your reality and that’s A-okay
✖️ You may still need room for the backstock of the item if it won’t all fit in the container, which can be an annoying

My vote? Functional > perfect every time. Don’t sign up to decant if you’re not going to maintain the system

So tell me, are you Team Decant or Team Keep-It-In-The-Box?

05/18/2026

A cute little girls closet and dresser makeover… but one of my favorite details isn’t the bins or the bows 🎀

It’s this: labels on the dresser drawers

Such a simple thing, but it makes everyday life so much easier.

Because when it’s 7:15am and someone is trying to find pajamas, socks, or a clean onesie, nobody wants to play “guess which is long sleeve or short sleeve.” Mom, dad, grandma, babysitter… everyone is on the same page.

Organization isn’t just about making a space look pretty. It’s about creating systems that make life easier for the people actually living in it.

05/14/2026

I’m not gonna tell you that you have too many water bottles if ….

1) You also have a lot of people who live in your house
2) You have the room to store them
3) You keep them organized
4) You can justify that there are multiple kinds for multiple different reasons… Water and smoothies and coffee and all the things

Also, creating a hydration/breakfast/smoothie station in your kitchen if that’s part of your family’s routine could be sooooo helpful! Just an idea… 💡

Do you have a water bottle organizer? How else do you store them? Did you notice the straw holder too?

05/11/2026

If it’s spring sports season in your house, then I know you and your laundry room are working double time to keep up!

Just imagine how much more like a super mom or dad you’d feel if you were walking into a highly efficient laundry/utility room to get it all done, rather than a disheveled room that’s gotten completely overwhelming.

Well guess what?! To us, it’s not overwhelming at all! To us, we see opportunity! We see space, potential and categories. Want to know how we can help? Schedule your free phone call with us today (link in bio ⬆️)

Laundry room organization

05/05/2026

Any time a room has to serve multiple functions, I just know that it needs its organization dialed in. This laundry room needed to double as a workhorse of a laundry room, but also as the entertainment hub for the ultimate hostess. Years of multitasking and juggling it all led to overflowing cabinets and an overrun space.

After a thorough decluttering and reassessing what-lives-where (across multiple spaces in the house), things were back to where they were intended to be. And supermom/hostess-extraordinaire has her laundry room back! 🙌

How amazing would it be to have both a spacious laundry room and this much storage for entertaining and party supplies?!🤩

05/02/2026

Allow ChatGPT to reintroduce myself… had to jump on the “unhinged bio” trend because dang it’s accurate and hilarious!

There’s really nothing else to add that it didn’t already say! I’m Amy.. self-deprecating owner of Simplify Buffalo, a professional home organizing company here in Western New York ready to help you declutter, downsize and get organized!

05/02/2026

Yesterday we had the pleasure of dropping off some beautiful clothes, shoes and accessories to HopeBridge Collaborative of Western New York. I hope you check out this store in Hamburg and consider donating any gently used or new items you may have in your closet. Perfect for items that you could maybe consign but would rather save yourself the time and trouble and give back to the community instead. Anyone can shop there, but they also support the community by being volunteer based and giving profits back to those in need. Let’s support their mission! ♥️

04/29/2026

Have you ever thought about why we take more photos than any generation in history, yet we often feel more disconnected from our memories than ever before? Sharing perspectives on that today on our blog:

Discover why printed photos still matter and how digital photo organizing, curated prints, and family photo albums help preserve memories and create a lasting legacy.

04/29/2026

This pantry is definitely in the top 5 of favorite pantries we’ve ever organized…! But when the design calls for product, it usually is! 🤩

The combo of the black metal with the woven hyacinth baskets and wooden shelves - loving this combo!

Are you more of a dark-and-moody or light-and-bright pantry person? If you’re more of a light and bright pantry person, I’ll be posting one of my favorite pantries we’ve done in that aesthetic very soon!