About Smarter Spaces
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We help with mild clutter or overwhelming clutter |
About Diane, professional organizer
I could tell you that I have always been organized. But that is not what makes me a good organizer.
I could tell you that I have always been organized. But that is not what makes me a good organizer.
- I have a knack for seeing the big picture and being able to pick apart a big project to get it done.
- I work with you in a calm, cheerful manner.
- l listen to your concerns and your organizing issues. And then I help you deal with them.
- I treat you with respect and come with no judgements.
- I help you corral the clutter, direct our efforts when feel overwhelmed, acknowledge your anxiety, and help you build confidence that you can indeed live in a more comfortable and orderly home.
- As we declutter, I offer better ways to stay organized, so that you can choose methods of staying organized likely to work best for you.
- I have 6 years of experience working with home clients.
- I take on-going training seriously and always want to improve my skills and methods.
- I have moved 12+ times which has influenced my organizing skills and priorities in life.
- I have had two other careers, which have honed my organizing skills and taught me a lot about customer service.
- I am active in my professional organization, NAPO. I care about industry standards, learning from my peers, and helping new organizers get their businesses started.
- I volunteer with the Minnesota Hoarding Task Force. Click here to learn about the MN Hoarding Task Force & its mission.
Experience helping clients + Small projects + Whole house projects + Clients with physical limitations or mental health challenges + Seniors, teens, families + Homes ranging from "mildly cluttered" to "very cluttered" ----- Mailing address Smarter Spaces LLC PO Box 48955 Minneapolis, MN 55448-0955 Phone 651-321-4595 (8 am - 8 pm, 7 days a week, leave a message if we are out helping clients) |
Diane is part of the first class of organizers to earn the NAPO Specialist Certificate in Residential Organizing (2016). She strives for continuing education every year to better serve clients. Read about requirements here. 
ICD (Institute for Challenging Disorganization)
Level 1 Certificates of Study earned: 1. Chronic Disorganization 2. Basic ADD Issues 3. Time Management & Productivity 4. Life Transitions 5. Client Administration 6. Basic Mental Health 7. Basic Physical Conditions & Challenges 8. Basic Hoarding Issues |
Diane has been interviewed about organizing ideas:
Client Notes of ThanksJune lives in a small senior apartment and had difficulty getting all her important stuff organized: "I would like you to know how much I am enjoying my home now. What peace of mind it gives me to know where everything is and not be tripping over my furniture all the time. Thank you for the recent newsletter you sent me. It is very helpful." -- June, Minneapolis Lynn called us about helping her sister with clutter: "I want to thank you for the burden you have lifted from me. I had given up trying to help (my sister). You knew how to get her motivated to give up so much clutter. You even invited me to be part of the process, and I was impressed with how respectful and calm you were with her. I was so full of stress and now I am letting it go. My sister continues to make progress on her own. Thanks again." -- Lynn, Minneapolis |
Kate needed repairs done, but was embarrassed to have a repairman come into her home.
Thanks for being kind and professional. You worked so hard for me (decluttering), and I appreciated your humor! I don't know how things got so bad (in my house), but I sure picked the right company to help me fix it. You encouraged me to take control (of my home) again. I never want it to look that way again, but if it does, I'll call Smarter Spaces. - - Kate, St Louis Park Carla called us about her mother and hoarding: "Its been a while since you worked with my Mother, but the most progress was made while you worked with her. She has continued to make progress, albeit at a slower pace. I really want to thank you for your work with my Mom. Your patience was outstanding & your professionalism was perfect. I continue to recommend your services (to others) when the topic comes up. Because of your work, I now don't have as much anxiety and stress when I visit my Mom. I'm able to help her out in small time increments without losing my mind. There is actually a place to sit when I stop by and I can see the floor in each room!" -- Carla, Minneapolis |
