O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE O, The Oprah Magazine Case Study: Moving, but no time to pack properly Don’t mess with professional organizer Linda Rothschild. She’s passionate about rescuing her clients from chaos. Here’s chaos: A half dozen men lugging boxes and furniture, with a daughter, a son, three nephews, and three dogs all milling around… Read more…

Woman’s Day Woman’s Day Case Study: Kitchen Chaos and No Counter Space for Chopping THE COMPLAINT Martha Clark Ackermann has always had a roomy, well-equipped kitchen with plenty of cabinet, drawer, and counter space. Nevertheless, she often found herself chopping veggies on a board at the kitchen table, wasting time searching for pots and pans,… Read more…

REAL SIMPLE Organizing Tools: What you need to get organized “Constantly edit your closet, office, recipes. If things stop moving, they become clutter.” Linda Rothschild, Professional Organizer, New York City My favorite words are “I’ve been looking for that.” It makes me smile when my clients say that. I like to give people something they… Read more…

HEALTH Q&A with a clutter-buster   Linda Rothschild, who has counseled the likes of Naomi Campbell and Saudi Arabian princesses, offers these tips to get organized. health: Are there any health risks associated with being disorganized?clutter Linda Rothschild: Stress is the major one. You may get anxious over the fact that you can’t invite people… Read more…

HOME Home Organize This Closet Case Reconfiguring a niche for towels and toiletries The bathroom closet is a haven for disarray. In a fast-paced household, it can quickly become the dumping ground for towels and toiletries. We asked Linda Rothschild, a professional organizer based in New York City, to share her tried-and true methods for taming… Read more…

INSTYLE InStyle Your Problem: Can’t Find Your Favorite Outfit Quick — where are those navy pumps? Last summer’s linen suit? That roomy beach tote? If all your clothes are crammed and crumpled inside a disorganized closet, you ask questions like these all the time–which means you probably aren’t getting the most out of your wardrobe…. Read more…

REDBOOK Redbook Your Problem: Messy Reading Room PROBLEM Not only does Dimity bring work home with her–she takes it to bed! Her small nightstand is crowded with paperwork, magazines, and books, plus the usual nighttime necessities. A drawer divided A slotted box is perfect for storing everything you take off or put on right before bed…. Read more…

REDBOOK Redbook Your Problem: Messy Front Hall PROBLEM This table by the front door is a drop zone for mail, keys, newspapers, and bags. “Clutter like this happens when things aren’t put in an assigned spot,” says Rothschild. PLAN OF ATTACK: Control the flow from the get-go. Don’t plop stuff anywhere; sort it, store it,… Read more…

REDBOOK Redbook Your Problem: Messy Bathroom When you’re moving at 100 mph (and aren’t we all these days?), it’s no wonder that your kid’s misplaced permission slip or a lost lipstick (your favorite color, no less) can push you over the edge. To prevent such clutter-related catastrophes, we asked Linda Rothschild, founder and chief executive… Read more…

REAL SIMPLE Your Problem: Dysfunctional Garage As you’re tripping over paint cans and bumping into rusty sleds, you may not realize that your garage is the most functional space in the house. After all, what other room can serve as workshop, potting shed, storage locker, recycling plant, and carport all at once? But versatility –… Read more…