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Published:15 mai 2016 : by http://livingeneva.com/5-tips-to-be-more-organized-by-virginie-dor-professional-organizer/ 5 tips to be more organized To be honest with you, I had NO idea what a professional organizer was or what he/she did. Therefore I was very interested to meet Virginie Dor, the proud owner of Space-of-Mine an owner operated business specialized in residential organizing servicing Vaud, Geneva, Neuchatel and everywhere in between! A little more about Virginie: Virginie has traveled/lived all around the world and has a huge experience in Professional Organizing! She is member of theNational Association of Professional Organizers and has an natural intuition to do what she does. Therefore, I asked her to share some of her well kept secrets on how to keep a space organized! A little more about Space of Mine: Specialized in residential organizing, they are committed to help individuals better their lives, take control of their surroundings and time by customizing systems and processes using organizing principles. They are experts in clutter control, work flow, space planning and time management. They provide full organizing services including personal shopping, pick-up, delivery, assembling and disposal of goods and furniture. 5  Simple tips to be more organized (and stay more organized) 1.- Use your Logic We went through my house and saw an obvious (yet I hadn’t realized) thing to do. I could not arrange my hand bags, because a really big one did not fit. Therefore we switched the height of the shelves and TADA! Now I can arrange by bags, my clutches are in the bottom because it is easier to grab. Before & After of my Bags Virginie: “There are no rules; you have to think outside the box! I personally store my handbags in the kitchen for example” 2.- Avoid EXTRA steps Do you have a pile of papers on top of your desk all the time? This is probably because it takes you 72513 steps to file it, put it in the right place and contain it. The things that you do all the time try to avoid steps and have open places to put them: To Do, Done, In Process.Use stackable trays or wall mounted systems to save space as well. Virginie: “I often recommend using hanging file folder systems and vertical boxes rather than binders to file paperwork. It is quick, practical, simple and allows for an easy retrieval” 3.- SEE Clearly Try to organize your thing in clear boxes, bins, zip-lock bags and opt for open shelving. It is easier to be organized when you can see what‘s inside and also it is much much easier to find! Virginie: “I like to keep things like linen, duvet covers or kid’s toys in clear plastic bags or boxes; this makes it easier to store, stack and find!” 4.- Fold and arrange smartly I have heard that it is easier to fold vertically, but I had never had the time to test it. Now that I did, I see that it is much easier to keep it organized and also it saves time when I am looking for

My place is organized, but I needed help with arranging furniture, and making my place look cleaner. Virginie came over, listened to my concerns, and before I knew it she was elbow deep in my clutter (I thought I was clutter-free!). She helped me organize my daughter’s room and transformed it from looking like it was the size of a closet to the size of an actual bedroom. She spent every minute organizing things. I love Virginie (I only met her once – is it too soon to say that?)! She focused on using things I already had and reused them in ways that I would have never thought of. I have previously used an interior decorator, and this experience with Virginie was night and day.  Virginie spent every moment working hands on, rearranging, etc. Meanwhile my interior decorator only gave me ideas and a shopping list. My daughter’s bedroom now looks like a room out of a magazine.  I cannot stop talking about it! I am so so so so happy with the outcome! Could not imagine how my experience could have been better.  Thank you so much Virginie! ~ Heidi W. YELP

WooHooooo! If I could put ten stars I would.  Virginie is so smart and creative in her approach to organization. She implements ideas that work that I wish I would have thought of for myself years ago. She can do everything from organize your closet, kitchen, and other living spaces, to help you get ready for a move in or a move out. Virginie helped me organize and

I recently purchased a house and was having lots of anxiety about moving as I had multiple boxes of stuff  from 10yrs ago that my parents had dumped on my, all my college stuff and much more. Virginie was great she came to help me organize packing, which she did so quick and efficiently. She is a pleasure to work with and direct in controlling a minor hoarder like me. Once moved she came to help me organize, unpack, still helping me get rid of unneeded things. She was wonderful, so helpful. With three bedrooms, office, walk in pantry and kids play room to organize. I was so grateful to have her referred to me. Virginie’s quickness ,efficiently and organizing skills cut my stress in half, not to mention her impeccable eye for great design was so helpful.  Now settled in the new house I feel organized, de-cluttered, and trendy with design. ~ Nicole H. YELP

Virginie is a powerhouse of organization!!! I knew I needed to get organized, but had NO idea how EVERYTHING can be organized ! Virginie got to the heart of the problems quickly and offered suggestions, solutions, and options ! The whole session was SO UPLIFTING !! It boosted my self-esteem!  These are things I can do, change, and implement ! Now I look at everything with an eye to how to make it more streamlined, efficient, easier, neater, and more organized. I am working to implement the ideas she gave me and loving the ones I have accomplished !! I was so overwhelmed before, but now I am feeling empowered ! I did not know a thing about organization professionals, but I sure lucked out with THE BEST !!!! I encourage you to not hesitate and see how amazing Virginie is in person ! ~ Karen P. YELP