Art of Stress-Free Moving - Packing Process - 01/16/11 09:36 PM
Art of Stress-Free Moving - Packing Process
 
Our client today is not moving; however, due to water damage most of his parquet wood flooring and several walls in his home need to be replaced.  So, his hallway, living room, dining room and part of his kitchen need to be packed up and stored in the back three bedrooms (along with accompanying furniture) while the eight-week repair construction takes place. 
Just an fyi... the insurance industry calls this "Content Manipulation" not packing & moving!  Whether you call it packing or content manipulation doesn't matter - what does matter is to carefully … (6 comments)

Art of Stress-Free Moving - Checklist - 4 Weeks Out - 01/14/11 10:35 PM
Art of Stress-Free Moving - Checklist  for 4 Weeks Before You Move
 
As we get closer to the beginning of the Moving/Relocation season, which runs from March to October, keep these tips in mind as you are preparing for your move.
MOVING COORDINATOR/MOVING & RELOCATION ORGANIZERS: Now is the time to hire one! Get referrals from your friends or call PHA/Peggy Hughes Associates MOVING COMPANIES - The earlier you receive bids for the physical move of your household furnishings, the better chance you have of getting the move date that is convenient for you. Your Organizer can make these arrangements, … (11 comments)

Art of Stress-Free Moving - General Moving Check List - 01/12/11 07:46 PM
Art of Stress-Free Moving - General Moving Check List
 
Every major moving company has their own Moving Checklist that is very detailed and starts at about six weeks out and takes you up to moving day. So, I’m not going to reinvent the wheel.
What I am going to do is give you a practical list of things to take care of – whether you are moving across the street, across town, or across the country.
IMPORTANT PAPERS: Keep these with you so you know where they are at all times! These include: Passports; Birth Certificates; photocopy of your Will, … (11 comments)

January is Get Organzied (GO) Month - 01/11/11 06:50 PM
January is Get Organzied (GO) Month
It’s January and everyone in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York City , and everywhere in between, is leading a busy life and trying to stay organized.
Most Professional Organizers agree that there is no “one method” for getting organized. There are different personality types, unique working situations, environmental influences, as well as individual family needs, so each person must find the system that works best for him or her. And, there are a variety of organization products and tools available and more coming online everyday .
In addition to Moving & Relocation, PHA/Peggy … (9 comments)

Art from Recycled Materials - 01/11/11 05:15 PM
Art from Recycled Materials
 
A post yesterday by Cece Blase (Pay It Forward - Who Made My Purse?) reminded me of the great Artist in Residence Program we have here in San Francisco...
This is a photo of me behind a metal sculpture, "Screen Ball Gown" by Estelle Akamine, that sits in a 3-acre sculpture garden (itself a project by artist Susan Leibovitz Steinman), on the premises of the garbage transfer station in San Francisco.  I was fortunate to be the 2nd Director of the Artist in Residence Program from 1996 to 2000. Before I became an SF Professional Organizer.
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