Organize and Thrive: The Just Organized by Taya Blog
The Post-Thanksgiving Kitchen Reset: You’ve Got This
Hey there, friend. Take a deep breath. I see you. Your kitchen survived Thanksgiving—and honestly? So did you. That's worth celebrating, even if your counters are still cluttered with random serving dishes you're not sure where to put, your fridge is playing Tetris...
Smart Holiday Light Organization: Cable Management That Actually Works
There's something magical about the moment you plug in your holiday lights for the first time each season. But let's be honest—getting to that moment often involves wrestling with tangled cords, tripping over extension cables, and wondering why you have seventeen...
Your Organized Holiday Table: A Professional Organizer’s Guide to Setting, Serving, and Clearing with Ease
Hello, friends, are you excited for the winter holiday season, or preparing yourself for weeks of stress? As a professional organizer, I've learned that the most beautiful gatherings aren't necessarily the ones with the fanciest decorations or most elaborate place...
Black Friday Survival Guide: Managing the Chaos of Boxes, Bags, and Hiding Spots
Okay, friends, let’s have a real talk. It is November. You can feel it in the air. The emails are hitting your inbox every ten minutes, the ads are stalking you on social media, and the Black Friday panic is starting to set in. You are ready to shop. But before you...
Why Your Home Won’t Stay Organized (And How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself)
Friends, let’s be real for a second. Is there anything more frustrating than spending your entire Saturday organizing a space—I’m talking color-coded shelves, matching bins, the works—only to look at it three weeks later and realize… it’s gone? The counters are...
Your Stress-Free Thanksgiving: The Ultimate Pro Organizer’s Food Shopping Guide
Thanksgiving is such a beautiful, delicious holiday! But let’s be honest: the massive meal preparation can sometimes feel less like a joyful tradition and more like a high-stakes logistical puzzle. The absolute last thing you need is to be frantically running back to...
The Great Outdoor Gear Shift: Set Up Your Outdoor Space for Cool-Weather Hosting
Hello, friends! Can you believe it's already November? While the rest of the country is pulling out snow boots, we're enjoying that absolutely perfect, crisp Texas air—the best weather of the year for gathering outside! We love treating our patio, deck, or balcony as...
Holiday Panic: How Organization Can Cure the Stress of Hosting Guests
The holiday season is packed with warmth, family, and celebration—but let’s be honest, it also brings a huge dose of guest anxiety. If the thought of inviting people over sends you into a total panic spiral about the state of your home, you are absolutely not alone!...
The Time-Blocking Secret to Organizing Your Home
When you look at your home organization to-do list, does your focus just start darting around? You might feel lost in a maze of chores and clutter, unsure where to start and completely overwhelmed by the sheer size of the tasks. Believe me, feeling this way is totally...
