can organize your junk drawer.
âWhat I really like about organizing is that you can see a before and after,â says Robin Allen, a Hood River home organizer and personal stylist.
Professionals say to start small.
âThe cookie-cutter version of organization that you see on Pinterest, on TV, and in magazines is beautiful but not realistic for most peopleâs lives,â says Clementine Hacmac, a Portland home organizer and interior designer.
Newbies should begin with their closets, she says. Allenâs top tips: Pick a few words that define your style. Then pull out everything in your closet and ask yourself whether each item matches your mantra. Both Hacmac and Allen vote for investing in slim felted hangers. And get creative with space-saving: Hacmacâs own vanity table now does double-duty as a work-from-home desk.