Simply Placed - Professional Organizing and Productivity Consulting

09/27/2026

It was an honor to have been quoted and included in a recent Apartment Therapy article on organization! Remember, organizing is a process, not an event, and one in which its more important to consider systems over product (though functional product used strategically has a place too).

Let me know if you have any organizational challenges or questions you're ready to tackle! Physical organization is a key to productivity!

These tips work for every space.

09/20/2026

Sitting quietly on a Sunday morning reflecting on this purely magical day three weeks ago. So much evidence of true magic, love, community, support, celebration and beauty.

Sarah and Robert - Mazel Tov! May your life together be filled with good health, happiness and so much love. I love your love, your story, and the promise of your future. Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day, and of your lives. I love you both very much.

(Shout out to Kimberly Person ✨Seattle Wedding Photographer for some of these pictures and helping capture the magic - can't wait to see more!)

08/12/2026

Love this wisdom. Perspective! What are you letting derail your day (and productivity) that might just be something to sit with for a minute, process, and then put behind you?

05/26/2025

She said "yes"! We're beyond thrilled for Sarah and Robert. They're a beautiful couple in all ways: individually amazing humans, and together full of love, support, mutual respect, adventure, and kindness.

Family is everything to me. The "why" behind much of what I do. To witness family happiness, growth, and goodness makes my heart full.

Congratulations on your engagement Sarah and Robert! The best is yet to come and I'm honored and lucky to be a part of your lives. 💍🎉❤️

(Sharing some personal news on my business page because part of my purpose in work is having and helping others have time for what matters most.

Taking off work for a few days to go help these two celebrate their engagement was prioritized, planned and executed (deep undercover at first so we didn't ruin the surprise). It made for a few very full work days on either side of this time, but I am blessed to have built a business and life that allows for freedom and flexibility.

I love the work I do, AND I love to be there for and with my family.)

05/14/2025

04/19/2025

Democracy, decency, freedom, equal rights, due process, justice, body autonomy, our constitution, help for those in need, integrity, honesty, doing the right thing - just a few things on my mind today.

It feels a little surreal that life is beginning to resemble distopian fiction and taking us back to horrific historical times that we can never forget but that I had hoped we'd learned from. And here we are.

I'll continue to stand up and speak out when basic liberties are jeopardized. I do it for me, for those I care about, and for those who can not do so for themselves.

04/17/2025

Sometimes the smartest way to move forward… is to slow down.

Over the weekend, I prepared a small but meaningful Passover Seder. Just four of us, but I still made all the traditional dishes from scratch. I could have taken shortcuts, but I had the time, attention, and energy to take the leisurely route.

Honestly, the process brought me joy. I enjoyed every moment.

The chopping. The simmering. The matzo balls (recipe by Jake Cohen and shared by Katie Couric. Interested? Drop a comment below and I'll send it to you!)

This experience reminded me of a powerful productivity principle: Knowing when to go slow can help us unlock both meaning and momentum.

In this week’s blog post, I reflect on that lesson and share a practical tip you can apply right away in your work or life.

Read the full post here:
https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/know-when-to-go-slow-unlock-meaning-and-momentum/

04/06/2025

Cory Booker (and John Lewis) said it best ... Let's get into some good trouble. The power of the people, not the people in power. It's not about right and left, it's about right and wrong.

This morning there was no other place I felt I should be than amongst friends, my parents, my husband and my community as we showed up en mass to stand up and speak out against rights being stripped away from people, aid that's being cut for those in need, greed, congress and due process being bypassed and to bring decency back.

I want to be able to tell my future grandchildren that I fought for what was right, I did something, and didn't sit quietly or idly by.

04/01/2025

Tuesday Tip: Unplug to Recharge

What if stepping away from your screen could give you back something better?

Last Spring, I visited the annual Tulip Festival in La Conner, Washington, and was reminded how powerful it is to unplug and be present. I can't wait to go again this month.

Inspired by that, I’m inviting you to join me in the Screen-Free Sundays: Digital Detox Challenge this April.

One day a week, we’ll commit to stepping away from devices. No emails. No scrolling. No notifications. Curious to see what happens when we reclaim our time and focus? Consider this a science experiment. Test and measure.

I've shared more about the challenge in my latest blog post. Read it here: https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/unplug-to-recharge-join-the-screen-free-sundays-challenge/

And here’s the best part: I’m offering this challenge for free to my email list this month so you can try out the It’s About Time group and experience the benefits firsthand.

Want in? Drop a comment or DM me and I'll get you set up. I’d love to have you join us!

03/13/2025

Practice Presence

Ever feel like you’re being pulled in a hundred different directions? Between emails, notifications, and constant distractions, it can feel impossible to focus.

That’s why practicing presence is a game-changer. When we’re fully engaged in the moment, whether it’s tackling a project, having a conversation, or taking a walk, we get more done, feel less stressed, and enjoy life more.

This picture of two-year-old me stopping to smell the roses? It’s a perfect reminder that presence isn’t just a productivity strategy, it’s a way to make life richer and more meaningful.

In my latest blog post, I’m sharing simple strategies to help you be more present and productive, from using a timer to clearing mental clutter.

📖 Read it here: https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/how-to-practice-presence-and-get-more-done/

What’s one way you practice presence in your daily life? Let’s chat in the comments!

Want to practice presence in a big way and get a ton done tomorrow? Join our Eat Your Frog Accountability Day 3/14. Comment "Frog" below and I'll send you the details.