In Harmony Organizing

04/30/2026

Reduce clutter by taking advantage of vertical space! My client's living room blanket storage situation wasn't functional for her, so we brainstormed and decided to try out installing hooks on the wall. This way they are easy to grab, easy to put away, and don't languish on the couches, taking up space.

03/20/2026

Happy Spring Equinox! The flowering trees are letting us know that spring is here, but I just wish we would get a little bit more sunshine too! I'm simultaneously thankful that we are NOT experiencing the unseasonable heat wave that much of the country is going through right now. Anyone else get that urge to come out from winter hibernation and declutter and clean your space?

03/04/2026

This was a very satisfying bedroom refresh project. We did a major declutter, with many items being relocated to a crafting studio space. Then we swapped out some mismatched end tables for a much more visually simple and functional sideboard. All design and curation credit goes to my lovely client!

01/28/2026

I was very excited to be able to successfully bring most of my usual organizing supplies (including my folding table) and also haul away a couple bags of donation items all by bicycle yesterday while my car was at the mechanic! Luckily my client was only a few miles away, so that made this much more feasible. I’ve had this large cargo bike trailer for many years, and it is really nice to have around when I need it!

01/23/2026

This was a fun project: helping a 13-year-old declutter her bedroom! She had a very large collection of stuffed animals, which she did end up paring down quite a bit. We were able to utilize her over-the-door fabric hanging storage plus a metal basket to store some of the remaining items such that they were no longer taking up space on or next to her bed. The hanging storage is a wonderful use of vertical space, and this basket has a flat wooden top such that it can serve a dual function as a surface, similar to a coffee table.

01/16/2026

5-star Review: "I had the pleasure of working with Rebecca from In Harmony Organizing to help get our gym dialed in after a big move—and she was fantastic!

From the moment she arrived, she jumped right in with thoughtful ideas, a calm and confident presence, and a clear plan to tackle the chaos. She helped us bring order and flow to our new space in a way that was both functional and visually appealing.

Rebecca was easy to work with, incredibly professional, and just a genuinely kind human. She listened, offered solutions, and made what could have been a stressful process feel totally manageable.

Highly recommend her for any organizing project—especially if you're juggling a move or managing a busy space like we were.

Thank you, Rebecca!" – Emily Johnson

12/17/2025

Feeling stressed? Remember to get outside! Hang out with some plants! Many studies have shown that exposure to plants can lower blood pressure and cortisol (the stress hormone) levels and improve mood. I feel super fortunate to have space for a garden at home. Our fall fava plantings (pictured here) have gotten quite tall, we have more arugula than we can possibly eat, and our tree collard plants have rebounded wonderfully from their near total destruction during an ice storm two years ago. What are you doing to take care of yourself?

12/05/2025

Is holiday gift shopping still on your to-do list? Before you head to the store (or start browsing online), check out my latest blog post: "Tips for Clutter-free Gift Giving." Get inspired with some fresh ideas about how to give gifts without causing the potential burden of clutter in your loved ones’ homes. Consider giving non-tangible gifts such as gift certificates, experiences, classes, travel, subscriptions, services, and more. Learn about how to maintain an attitude of detachment when giving gifts. And if you do opt to buy physical, consider buying local, handmade, and environmentally conscious. Find links to local businesses that offer gift certificates. This post was written 100% by humans!

Get inspired with some fresh ideas about how to give gifts without causing the potential burden of clutter in your loved ones’ homes. Consider giving non-tangible gifts such as gift certificates, experiences, classes, travel, subscriptions, services, and more. Learn about how to maintain an attitu...

11/16/2025

I'm a huge fan of cleverly utilized vertical storage space! When I was helping a client unpack into their new home, we identified the side of the fridge as an ideal space to take advantage of for storage. We purchased some magnetic racks from Amazon, and at a subsequent session, arranged all of the spices on them. Now they are all super accessible and aren't cluttering up a counter or hard to find in a cabinet!

10/31/2025

"It feels like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders!" I was so excited to hear these words actually come out of my client's mouth! It's of course a phrase I've used when explaining to people about the positive impact decluttering and organizing can have. This was in no way prompted, so it was fun to hear someone actually use it in context. I absolutely love helping my clients feel better in their homes!

10/24/2025

Throwback to earlier this year when I helped Portland Fit Body Boot Camp get organized in their new space! Here's the promised desk before & after. While it may not at first glance appear drastically different, we did do a major overhaul of the organization inside the drawers and of the writing implements stored on the desktop, including decluttering, rehoming items that didn't belong to other storage areas, and optimizing the use of the drawer organizer that they already had. Swipe to see the" decluttering in progress" photo – it's always nice to have a separate surface for staging and sorting items as you're taking them out of the area that is being organized.