Carlsbad Sparkle Home Organizing

10/01/2026

Holiday decorating doesn’t have to mean bringing home bins of brand-new stuff every year. Before you hit the seasonal aisle, try shopping your own home, hunting for vintage treasures, decorating with things from nature, or choosing just a few pieces you’ll genuinely love for years. Less “landfill maxing,” more personality, and a lot less to store in January.

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I recently learned a new term that made me laugh: landfill maxing. As far as I can tell, landfill maxing is the practice of looking around your home and thinking, You know what this place needs? More future garbage. Okay, that may not be the official definition. But you get […]

10/01/2026

A friend recently adopted a one-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, and naturally, I immediately started giving him unsolicited advice.

After more than a decade of living with these hilarious, brilliant, stubborn little dogs, I’ve learned a few things, sometimes the hard way. So I gathered all that unsolicited advice into one place: from terrier-proofing your house and securing your yard to training, pet insurance, backup leash connections, and a few things I really wish someone had told me when I got my first Jack.

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08/31/2026

What actually makes a house feel like home?

After spending much of this month tackling projects around our house, from planting trees and replacing flooring to refinishing butcher block and planning new storage, I started thinking about how much our surroundings affect the way we live.

Home organizing isn’t just about getting rid of things. It’s about creating a space that supports who you are, what you value, and the life you actually want to live. In my latest blog post, I’m sharing some thoughts on what it really means to make a house a home.

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This month, Charlie and I have spent a significant amount of time working on our house. We were fairly lucky when we moved in that there weren’t many major things that absolutely had to be done. We’ve been steadily making improvements since then, but this month we really focused. We […]

08/31/2026

My garden has been bursting with jalapeños this summer, so I decided to put some of them to good use!

I made these jalapeño-cheddar biscuits with sharp cheddar, fresh-from-the-garden peppers, and plenty of butter, and they turned out SO good. I’m sharing the recipe on the blog, along with a little about why gardening, cooking, and creating a home you enjoy are all part of organizing to me.

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Home organizing isn’t just about what’s in your closets and cabinets. It’s about creating a home that supports the way you want to live, and for me, that includes growing food in my garden and finding delicious ways to use it. This month, I’ve been experimenting with a few recipes […]

07/31/2026

I’m so excited to finally share this with you!

Have you ever wondered why getting organized feels so much harder for you than it seems to be for everyone else?

Most organizing advice focuses on what to do. But if you don’t understand why clutter keeps coming back, even the best organizing systems won’t last.

That’s why I created my free Root Cause of Clutter Assessment. In just a few minutes, you’ll discover what’s really getting in your way and receive compassionate, practical next steps to help you move forward.

❤️ It’s free.
😎 It only takes a few minutes.
❇️You might finally stop blaming yourself.

Take the assessment at the link below! ❤️

https://mailchi.mp/seattlesparkle/root-cause-of-clutter-assessment

07/30/2026

I’m super excited to share this with you all!

Ever wonder why getting organized feels so much harder for you than it seems to be for everyone else?

Here’s the thing…

Most organizing advice focuses on what to do. But if you don’t understand why clutter keeps coming back, no organizing system is going to stick.

I created a free Root Cause of Clutter Assessment to help you uncover what’s really getting in your way.

Your results will help you identify your biggest obstacle—and give you simple, compassionate next steps to start making progress.

🌟It’s free.
😎It only takes a few minutes.
🥰You might finally stop blaming yourself.

Take the assessment via the link ❤️

If you've ever wondered why getting organized feels so hard—even when you've tried countless tips, bins, and decluttering methods—this free assessment is for you.

07/27/2026

If you're looking for a comforting meal that's packed with flavor—but without the dairy, gluten, or pasta—this Paleo Zucchini Lasagna is one of my new favorites. It takes a little extra time to prepare, but the fresh ingredients and rich, hearty layers make it well worth the effort. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

I love experimenting in the kitchen, and for quite a while I’ve been wanting to create my own paleo zucchini lasagna recipe. I’m excited to say… it turned out even better than I hoped! One of the things I enjoy most about cooking is using fresh, locally grown ingredients whenever […]

07/27/2026

Have you ever wondered how someone becomes a professional organizer? People ask me that question all the time, and the answer isn't as straightforward as you might think! In this month's featured blog post, I'm sharing the winding path that led me from horses and glassblowing to founding Seattle Sparkle. Along the way, you'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a successful organizing business—and why organizing is about so much more than matching bins and color-coded labels. I hope you enjoy reading my story!

People often ask me how I became a Professional Home Organizer. In some ways, I’ve always been organized. In other ways, I’ve had to learn the skills to get organized—and stay organized. I’m not naturally one of those Type A people whose hair is always perfectly styled, whose fingernails are...

07/25/2026

My July newsletter is out! ☀️
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06/30/2026

Those shoes that gave you blisters...
The sweater that never fit quite right...
If you're keeping them as a reminder not to make the same mistake twice, this one's for you.

Have you ever opened your closet and found a shirt you know you’ll never wear again…but you can’t quite bring yourself to donate it? Or maybe there’s a bottle of shampoo that made your hair feel terrible, a pair of shoes that gave you blisters, or a cleaning product that […]