Pure & Simple Organizing

I am an organized person (that’s my story and I’m sticking to it). However, even the most organized person can use some extra help from time to time. After a family move, I unpacked the essentials, but (after an embarrassing number of months), found our garage, attic, bonus room and every other nook still filled with boxes of… stuff. Oh, so much stuff. Keeping up with our busy family schedule is a full-time job, so I simply didn’t have the time to go through all of these “extras” without disrupting the gentle balance of our household routine. In comes Jennifer. Ready for serious work in her black scrubs (emblazoned with the Pure & Simple logo), she bounced through my rooms examining all of our closets, drawers, baskets, and all other make-shift “storage” we had scattered. I’ll admit, I was initially shocked and embarrassed to have my flaws revealed to a professional (kind of like going to the dentist after not flossing for 3 years, not that I would know about that either), but Jennifer was not judgmental or condescending in any way. She was unflappable and just asked questions about our routine or how things were used, and then took copious notes on her clipboard. At the end of the consultation, we sat down and discussed priorities. Actually having room for (gasp!) a car in the garage was a big goal. Giving kids space to play in the playroom was another. Within a few days, Jennifer sent me a full report, detailing ideas for organizing the spaces and the estimated time and dollar amount to do it. I could pick and choose which rooms we did and in what order. Jennifer and I dove into the ugly reality that was my hoard. She helped me let go of things and was part organizer, part therapist as she helped me work through memorabilia and other sentimental items. She never pushed, but would ask the right questions to help me decide if things were worth holding onto. Most helpful of all was her experience with estate sales (Pure & Simple’s other business) as she could tell me if the family heirloom in my attic actually had value and could be sold/consigned or if it was ready to be donated to charity. Jennifer was very flexible and worked with me to ensure the new, organized system would actually work with my family. She was the surprisingly realistic one who pointed out what would or wouldn’t be easy for the kids to maintain, as she’d learned from experience with other clients. I felt lighter and relieved after letting go of so much that was literally and figuratively weighing me down. Working with her was simply life changing and has made my home and family run much more efficiently. I periodically still call on Jennifer to help out with “touch ups” if thing start to get crazy again and she comes with new ideas and suggestions each time. If only I had that same relationship with my dentist…

Jennifer was such a huge help as I embarked on a goal of getting my house better organized in the new year! Since I'm not necessarily a very messy person, I had planned on tackling these projects myself, but when I started trying to re-arrange my kitchen, I found that I didn't have enough space in my house to hold all of my items. This is when I decided it was worth bringing in a professional for their opinion and expertise. I looked into multiple organizers in the Charlotte area, but Jennifer came highly recommended, and I loved how positive and upbeat she was. From the very beginning, I knew I had made the right choice in my decision. Jennifer showed up for our consultation on time and with a list of great ideas and encouragement for the space. She ended up over the course of three sessions organizing my: Pantry, Laundry room, kitchen, closet, and bathroom. And what a huge difference it makes! I finally feel like my house is functional and usable. She was able to look at spaces in my house and come up with solutions I couldn't have come up with on my own - and all without requiring me to buy fancy organizational containers, etc. Her positive, can-do attitude and sweet personality along with the solutions she offered in my house made her services more than worth the around $1000 cost. I would definitely recommend her services, and I look forward to having her come back and helping me tackle the remaining areas of my house.

For 10 years, my home office has been an utter disaster. Disorganized and chaotic, it was the room I kept closed off if company was coming over. Jennifer helped me get rid of all the junk and organize the items I wanted to keep, but most importantly, she set up my new filing cabinet so that I would have a way to sort important papers (the main source of my clutter!) I can't recommend this company enough! I am so pleased with my new, organized office!

Jennifer does great work. She came in and assessed the area I was looking to organize and immediately was able give me solutions and suggestions for further projects.

I hired Pure & Simple Organizing to help with time management and setting up a home office. Before Jennifer helped me, my dedicated space for managing the household and my freelance writing work was basically a squat in our sunroom. She helped me prioritize my goals and purge the things that were creating obstacles to my productivity. Then, she helped me create an office plan that incorporated space for my children so that I could focus on my work without being constantly pulled away. My new office, which I LOVE, has smart storage organized by task and is a highly functional and fun workspace for me and my girls. Jennifer will not only help you organize your space, she'll teach you organizing skills, which makes the money that you spend to hire her go farther than you could imagine.

I hired Pure & Simple Organizing to help me get organized prior to an upcoming renovation project in my home. I would not hesitate to hire P& S again in the future. I highly recommend them as a high quality company with the utmost integrity.