Organize Me
By Jolene MonacoCandysDirt.com Columnist You’ve probably seen them on Pinterest or Instagram—the closets we all dream of having. Matching hangers perfectly spaced, clothing arranged in a rainbow, and every item looking like it belongs in a Neiman Marcus catalog. But have you ever wondered what those closets look like during the chaos of trying on…
By Jolene Monaco “I love moving,” said no one ever. Moving is inherently stressful. There was a time in my life when a move was a welcome change. The feeling of a new beginning softened the disruption to my life that moving inevitably causes. When life was simpler in my 20s, I’d get a group…
By Jolene Monaco CandysDirt.com Columnist I’m not gonna lie… there are times when I go into client homes and I feel overwhelmed for myself and them. Having spent over 10K hours working in all types of homes and businesses, it’s easier for me to take the emotion out and focus on results. We have a…
By Jolene MonacoCandysDirt.com Contributor I’m not gonna lie. I love beautifully organized spaces. Those Pinterest-perfect walk-in pantries inspire me to build one in my next house for all the food I can store and probably will never eat. Plus, all these social media pics and reality shows have made professional organizers like myself mainstream. I…
By Jolene Monaco Guest Columnist Years ago, I wrote a column titled “Nobody Wants Your Parents Stuff,” but that’s a story to revisit another time. If anyone has aging parents, there comes a time when their roles, unfortunately, get switched. We become the caretakers — the ones who arrange doctor appointments and try to safeguard…
