Foothill Cities - March - April 2024

D E S I G N + B U I L D What is your background? Hi, I’m Kristina Marler, the owner of Neat Freak SoCal, your professional organizer. I honed my craft during my corporate event planning career in NYC with Bon Appétit and Wine Spectator magazines, where process and managing every detail was of utmost importance. Why would someone need a personal organizer? Today we are all pressed for time. I’m the mother of three so I’m constantly juggling schedules. I get it! But some of us don’t have the time, the organizing skill, or the will to address those projects. That’s where I come in. I tackle kitchens and pantries, closets and bathrooms, playrooms and garages and o΀ces. Who are your clients? My clients are working professionals juggling a work-life balance, families grappling with too much stuff, retirees on a journey of downsizing and anyone looking to declutter. (very situation is different. I may have a client who had an unmanageable pantry that I reorganized and now they can quickly get dinner on the table. Or the client is moving into a new house and wants to start out putting their best foot forward, organizationally-speaking. Or it could be an empty-nester couple looking to downsize and they want to make sure the things they’ve acquired over their life together make it to a good home and see a productive second or third life. What are some of the advantages of having a professional organizer work in your home? The typical engagement starts when the client is emotionally ready to admit they need help. I bring a different perspective. I help clients prioritize what·s important, revisualize spaces, and I offer suggestions for repurposing items no longer needed. I then create a system for keeping things organized and e΀cient. All my clients have said that leads to less stress, and a new-found appreciation for the calm space they live in as well as more time to do the things they like to do. When you’re ready, call me and we can discuss your project! (917) 885-0590 kristina@neatfreaksocal.com www.neatfreaksocal.com Meet Kristina Marler , Owner of Neat Freak SoCal yourvillamagazine.com | 17