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Notes from Nicolle
Practical organizing advice, honest reflections,
and real-life solutions for busy families.
Notes from Nicolle
A collection of organizing tips, project stories, product favorites, and lessons learned from life as both a professional organizer and a mom of two.
Here you’ll find practical how-to's, behind-the-scenes project transformations, favorite products, and the shifts that can make a big difference in your home.
These notes are designed to help you simplify the everyday.
Most importantly, this is a space for real life - not perfection.
Because organized homes aren't built in a day. They're created through thoughtful systems, small adjustments, and a willingness to adapt as life changes.
So grab a cup of coffee, stay awhile,
and let's make home feel a little easier together.
How I Reset Our Home Before Back-to-School (In Just One Weekend)
The back-to-school season has a way of sneaking up on us.
One minute you're soaking up summer, and the next you're trying to remember where the lunchboxes are, whether the uniforms still fit, and why no one can ever find a water bottle when it's time to leave the house.
The good news? You don't need a complete home overhaul before school starts.
What to Do With Kids' Artwork: What to Keep, What to Toss & How to Store It
I love my kids, and I love their art... but I do not love piles of it taking over my house. If you're a parent, you've probably asked yourself the same question at least once a week:
What am I supposed to do with all of this?
In fact, it's one of the questions I get asked most often by clients.
In Defense of the Crap Drawer: Why Every Home Needs a Well-Organized Junk Drawer
We all have one in our house - and I’m here to tell you that as a home organizer…it’s 100% okay to have one.