And just like that we are less than a day away from 2021! When reflecting on the past year, how does one describe it? My first reaction is to use words such as quarantine, closures, loss, fear, health risks, Covid-19 ( we cannot leave that one out! ) , virtual meetings , uncertainty and then more uncertainty. When I dig deeper and really think about this year: It was a year of learning how many things I had taken for granted and appreciating them so much more; It was a year

Most of us were glued to our television at one point last night watching the results of the presidential campaign come in. Earlier that day, I was on my way to my client and walked by Central Park. I noticed that some of the streets were blocked off, there were more police out and it was a quieter day than normal. There was an eerie calmness in the streets, which was unusual for NYC ( even in this period ) . Let’s fast forward to a little after midnight…I was a bit tired of l

I hope everyone is doing well and keeping cool ( here in NYC there is an insane heatwave going on…but I’ll take it over a cold winter day! ) . It has been well over three months since a lot of my clients, friends, and family have started working from home. At first, we all thought it would be a temporary situation, but as things slowly reopen it looks like a lot of companies will start working at full capacity in the beginning of next year ( hopefully sooner! ) . Sometimes,

The first official day of spring was back in March but it feels like so much has been going on since then with the global pandemic situation, being sheltered in place in NYC, and the uncertainty of it all. It’s easy to lose track of the days and before you know it, warm weather has arrived. This last weekend was particularly warm outside in NYC - the sun was shining, summer cocktails were in the works, and there was that pop of energy that you get when you feel the warmer w

One of the hottest markets today is housing. All over the United States, property values have steadily increased. As such, it’s the perfect time for anyone looking to make a tidy profit from selling their home. However, due to the fierce level of competition, anyone who wants to sell their home must stand out in their neighborhood and show prospective buyers why their house is the best option. One of the most crucial parts in making a proper sale is how you stage the home. T

As most friends, family, and colleagues are working from home due to the current global situation, this is a great time to optimize organization and decluttering to create a safe and productive environment. Cultivating a peaceful space to live and work can help you gain control and feel calmer during challenging times, which will reduce stress and can boost your immune system. Bella Organizers is currently offering virtual organizing services . Even though I can’t be with

Whether you’ve decided to eliminate debt from your life, or finally convert that school bus to be free to live that nomadic lifestyle on the road, you’re now ready to downsize your home. But before you start downsizing the family home, it’s important to understand that there are many potential missteps along the way. This guide will help you navigate common mistakes so that you can make the most of your new, downsized lifestyle. 1) Not setting goals before downsizing your h

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that in less than 24 hours we will be starting a new year ( and decade! ) . For the most part it was a great year – there were some ups and downs, lessons to be learned both professionally and personally, challenges along the way - but the good outweighed the bad. New Year’s Eve is a day where I reflect, think about the lessons I learned, and prepare for a fresh start to a new year. Reflection can be a powerful tool that helps us look ah

Happy Thanksgiving! For those of you who know me well, you know that I’m not a big fan of holidays ( except for New Year’s and Birthdays! ) - usually, there is an overload of food and a lot of people and logistics involved. Then today, on the commute to my client, I had a moment and thought about how much there is to be grateful for. Since it is Thanksgiving tomorrow, I thought it would be an appropriate theme for this blog post. What are the benefits of being grateful? Gra

When I was a little girl, I never really liked Halloween – the scary costumes, people wearing masks, and haunted houses ( I must admit, you still can’t get me to go to a haunted house today! ) . As a child these were “ scary things ” but as an adult, I can easily categorize these feelings as fears. Logically, I knew that people were dressed up just for Halloween and that haunted houses were just for fun, but easily my imagination and the emotion of fear took over and logic wa