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3 Toy Storage Ideas We Dislike (And What We Recommend Instead)

Susan Stewart February 20, 2026 No Comments

Discover smart, stress-free toy storage ideas that truly work—create a playful, organized space your kids and family will love.

Let’s Talk About Organizing Drawers

Susan Stewart May 8, 2021 No Comments

Drawers can be wonderful, or frustrating, depending on what you want to store in them. What you store and how you organize them will make all the difference, so let's…

Elfa Bedroom Closet Makeover

Susan Stewart March 19, 2021 No Comments

Watch as professional organizer Susan Stewart gives a bedroom closet an amazing DIY makeover using the Elfa System from The Container Store.

Elfa System Custom Linen Closet Makeover

Susan Stewart March 10, 2021 No Comments

Linen closets are often small and impractical. Installing an Elfa custom closet shelving system from The Container Store changed everything.

Pull out pantry shelf in organized and decluttered pantry

DIY Pantry Makeover

Susan Stewart November 22, 2020 No Comments

Here's how we updated our ho-hum pantry into a beautiful, practical, and functional pantry using the Elfa system from The Container Store.

Tidying Up with Marie Kondo – Episode 6 Review

Susan Stewart September 20, 2020 No Comments

Professional Organizer Susan Stewart of St. Louis, Missouri reviews Episode 6 of Marie Kondo’s Netflix series Tidying Up which deals with clutter and marital conflict as well as organizing baby clothes.

Tidying Up with Marie Kondo – Episode 5 Review

Susan Stewart April 12, 2020 No Comments

In Episode 5 Frank and Matt want to declutter and get organized in order to feel like responsible adults. Many of us can relate to this feeling. Being organized helps…

Susan Stewart and Travis discuss organizing and mental health

Organizing Deep Dive – Holiday Clutter

Susan Stewart January 4, 2020 No Comments

In this episode of Organizing Deep Dive, we explore the psychology of organizing holiday clutter and how to live more simply.

St. Louis based professional organizer Susan Stewart and Travis Stewart

Introducing Organizing Deep Dive

Susan Stewart December 20, 2019 No Comments

In this video, introducing Organizing Deep Dive, we discuss our desire to help people find greater freedom from the grip of stuff. In future videos, we will explore topics such…

Tidying Up with Marie Kondo – Episode 4 Review

Susan Stewart September 8, 2019 No Comments

In Episode 4 Margie Hodges, who has recently lost her husband, meets Marie Kondo, who helps her sort through belongings after losing her husband.

Inspiring and Budget-Friendly Ideas for Making Your New House Feel like Home

Susan Stewart June 18, 2019 No Comments

Purchasing a new place is an exciting turning point in life, but usually it takes some doing to make it feel like home. Two areas of importance are the rooms…

Tidying Up with Marie Kondo – Episode 3 Review

Susan Stewart May 29, 2019 No Comments

As I continue reviewing each episode, this blog focuses on Episode 3 and the Mersier family. If you haven’t seen any of the Tidying Up episodes, I encourage you to…

How to Make Your Own Perfect Creative Space

Susan Stewart April 5, 2019 No Comments

Every creative person needs a space where they can brainstorm ideas, work on their skills, and expand their imagination. Whether you are a professional or a keen hobbyist, the value…

Simple Tips for Organizing Your Photos

Susan Stewart March 27, 2019 No Comments

Here's a quick video with simple tips for organizing your hard copies of photos in a container that makes it easy to find and retrieve your memories.

Tidying Up with Marie Kondo – Episode 2 Review

Susan Stewart February 26, 2019 No Comments

I’m getting asked weekly, “have you watched that Marie Kondo show on Netflix?” Some people have been motivated, others disturbed but everyone wants to know if that’s what I “really…

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