Being organized is an essential part of life. However, organization is a habit that is not typically taught in school. Children need to know the basics of organization in order to be prepared for the school year. By taking a little extra time to implement a few simple organizing systems, your children [...]

The Salahis are well known as the infamous white house party crashers from early 2010. Most recently, the Salahis have been soaking up the spotlight in Bravo’s Real Housewives of DC (RHODC). Is the image they’ve been portraying in the press an accurate representation of their ‘glamorous’ lifestyle or are they covering up what’s really [...]

The end of the summer is the perfect time to organize a yard sale. While some of you might agree, others might question where to begin. Below are some basic tips on how to plan a successful (and fun!) yard sale.
The Set Up – Try using 6’ rectangular tables set up into a [...]

Our client had a blank wall and an overwhelming pile of mail and documents. What would you do to solve this issue? Here are our ‘before’ thoughts:
Before (click on the image to see a larger view)

Piles of mail (including time sensitive documents and junk mail) were floating around the home office, kitchen and staircase.
Bills were [...]

After a long day, it’s a relief to pull into the garage and know that you’re finally home. That is, unless you are welcomed by a cluttered mess. Although the garage is a great place for storage, it can quickly become a disorganized nightmare without some routine maintenance. One too many tools, [...]

In one year, Americans generate about 251 million tons of garbage. This translates to 4.6 pounds of waste per person, per day. And 65% of this trash comes from residential homes, just like yours. Most of us want to reduce our footprint somehow. Although there are numerous costly eco-options, such [...]

Many of us have unique tricks we keep up our sleeve, such as how to cook the perfect omelette or keeping a house smelling fresh. Did you know these tricks exist in the organizing world too? Below are 7 simple organizing secrets to learn before you kick the bucket.
1. Fitted Sheets- Do you [...]

Are you moving into a new home? Moving can be one of life’s most stressful events. Between the deadlines, coordination, and overall workload of packing, moving can take quite a toll on your mental state of well-being. Whether you are packing fragile items, finding moving necessities, or just trying to determine where to begin, here [...]

Serendipity Concierge, also known simply as SDC, supports individuals and small businesses in the DC Metro and surrounding area with their overflowing “to-do” list.   The idea behind Serendipity Concierge came in a very (go figure) serendipitous way.  Owner, Sara McGanity, was talking with a friend earlier this year when the staple topic came up: their [...]

“Organize” and “Makeup” are two words that many of us never even think to use together. There is simply too much to organize. It seems easier to throw it all in a makeup bag and dig things out when they’re needed. For products that are used daily, this can turn a “pampering [...]