Tackling an organizing project feels overwhelming to me because I don’t know where or how to start. Ruth’s process from start to finish is very streamlined. I love that she asks questions upfront, when she arrives on site, and throughout the process, if need be. Ruth helps guide the entire process/conversation which results in good decision making. Had I tried to tackle the project myself, I honestly don’t think I would have eliminated anything (which was my goal). I am so pleased with the results of this project!
Terese W., Business OwnerSalt Lake City, UT
In one powerful, several-hour morning, we went through all of my paperwork in my home office. We purged & purified content and systems, and what we set up has been working for several months now. It wasn’t a passing phase. What she helped me set up has actually changed my habits. Ruth doesn’t just help you ”put stuff away.” She has questions that are provocative and meaningful that help you change the way that you think and act.I recently had her help me with a tune-up of the filing system that we had established last year which further simplified and streamlined my experience. I used to avoid dealing with my inbox & to-do list.Now I look forward to processing my inbox, and I feel on top of my to-do list more and more each week. Thanks, Ruth! Because of you, I can take on some of the bigger projects that I want to accomplish this year. You are totally in your genius with this work.
Heidi W., Business OwnerSalt Lake City, UT
With less than 10 days left to a major move SLC cross-country to NYC, I contacted Ruth. I was overwhelmed with both details of packing and what to leave behind and how. She was immediately responsive to my time crunch & wonderfully flexible in scheduling our work together. Ruth’s energy, focus, organization and kindness profoundly helped me accomplish my move along with an unexpected lessening of my anxiety and greater ease & clarity to my decisions. She is a rare gem!!
Rosalie W.NYC, NY
You have been a lifesaver! We were overwhelmed by our move, exhausted from the renovations, and we had no energy left to unpack and organize. You helped us get back on track, and our house is no longer full of boxes. You understand what busy parents need, help us prioritize time and energy, and have a knack for coming up with ongoing strategies to make our lives easier. Thanks so much for your hard work! We couldn't have done it without you.
Christina W.Salt Lake City, Utah
I did not think it could happen but it did! Even though Ruth lives in Utah and I live in Maryland, she was able to help me turn a cluttered junk room (that hid behind a closed door for 15 years) into a beautiful creative room that has light and space and a place for everything. Just walking into this room makes me feel alive and creative. By helping me figure out what to keep or throw away and by giving me a deadline to do it, Ruth helped me organize my home office. I used to walk into my office, see the boxes that lined my walls, and feel overwhelmed. Now, when I walk in my office, I feel energized. I highly recommend Ruth; she not only has good ideas and the know-how to get things organized, she also has the patience and the right amount of push, to get the job done.
Kitty H.Baltimore, MD
It was a game-changer when I finally had the courage to call Ruth. I say courage because inviting someone into your home to see and work with your mess and clutter isn’t exactly a comfortable process. Fortunately Ruth made the experience a very positive one. I now have worked with Ruth for over two years. We have accomplished, what in my mind, were unbelievable tasks. Ruth is efficient, focused, kind and extremely knowledgeable. At the risk of sounding dramatic, Ruth changed my life. I had reached at point at my home and my life that I needed help dealing with all my ‘stuff.’ I was getting bogged down with items, couldn’t decide what to do with donations, unclear how to pare down and move forward. She essentially walked me through a process I couldn’t have done on my own. She taught me tools I continue to use daily to maintain a simpler, more organized home. I am eternally grateful for Ruth’s assistance.
Vanessa R.Salt Lake City, Utah
Hiring Ruth to help me get organized is one of the best decisions I have made. I was hesitant for a couple of reasons; I worried about the cost and felt I should be able do it on my own. Both those concerns were alleviated quickly. Ruth is a brilliant, hardworking friend. The whole we accomplished together is greater than the sum of the parts. My life feels tidy and doable. I appreciate her expertise, sensitivity, and speed. I wish I could hire her on retainer!
Annie O.Fruit Heights, Utah
Ruth was really incredible at helping me organize and sort through many years of stuff I had put off doing anything about. She really strives to listen to what your specific needs and goals are and works diligently to make sure they are met. As we walked through my project on her initial visit, she was great at helping me gain clarity on what I wanted to accomplish and how we were going to get the job done. She made it easier than I ever imagined to figure out what was really important to keep and what I could donate and let go of. She also made it so easy to donate my items - she drove away with them so I did not have to. She then provides you with the tax donation receipt once the items have been delivered. Ruth even labeled my bins and helped me stack them neatly once the sorting was done. I would highly recommend using her for any project big or small! She is amazing!!
Lori H.Centerville, Utah
Ruth helped me go through my office and the stacks of paper & receipts that had built up over the last 10 years. Ruth provided the energy to start the process and keep us both going for our 4-hour organizing session. We recycled 3 large plastic bags of un-needed paper and cardboard and a bag of trash. We boxed up 6 boxes of miscellaneous items. Ruth began the process with a questionnaire that inspired a process of organizing my thoughts about the process of handling paper in my business and personal life. The first 3½ hours of our session went quickly and we made tremendous progress. The final half-hour was spent organizing for the next session. The second 4-hour session resulted in a clean, uncluttered office.
Dave T., Business OwnerSalt Lake City, Utah
With Ruth’s help I am able to enjoy my office. We dejunked, organized the space and created a workflow for all the incoming paper and projects. I feel so lucky to have found her. I can’t wait to tackle the closets next.
Mary V.Salt Lake City, Utah
I am very pleased with the organizing we have done at my home. Completing big projects has given me a sense of freedom and lightness and has inspired me to organize other areas of my life. I feel more in control of my household, especially the paperwork, and I feel comfortable with the systems we have put in place to stay organized going forward. Thank you so much for your help and for sharing your positive energy with me.
Kim R. Salt Lake City, Utah
Ruth was recommended on this list in the fall. So I called her for organizational help and was quite pleased with the whole experience. She was professional, non-threatening, and fun to work with. If you need some help call her, you won't regret it.
Suzanne J.Salt Lake City, Utah
I did an online search for "board certified professional organizer ". Ruth popped up as one of two in Utah. I called her and started this process. From the moment she interviewed me to see if I was a fit, I knew it would be good. She asked me questions to help me process why I sought her out and then dug in with me in the ways I requested. In the end, I solved some big rock struggles at my home and I learned some mindsets I could adopt to maintain and face the chaos if it came up again without taking it personally. This was better than therapy. Most days I’m keeping it up. Some days it’s still needing me to address the mess. But now I can without judgement. Thank you Ruth!
Larissa B.Salt Lake City, UT
Ruth- I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you. I feel so much more clarity on how to move forward with my organizing project. Your system not only gives me confidence, it also allows me to go so much faster and more efficiently. Thanks again, you are the best. 🙂
Mary Anne W.Millcreek, UT
After ten years of assuming I could organize my junk on my own, I spontaneously (because I'm not an organized/planning type) bid on Ruth's time at a fundraising auction and won. I was skeptical about needing someone to help me even though the pile of junk in the nicest room in my house had been lingering in an ugly heap for as long as I've lived in this house. After our first four-hour session, I was a convert. Maybe I could have done it on my own, but I didn't. In the past when I set out to organize I would get distracted or run out of steam long before there were any visible results, in fact, sometimes it would look worse than when I started. Setting aside a chunk of time to work with Ruth keeps me on track. I used to avoid going in that room because all I could see was that it needed work, but now that it's tidy, it's really my favorite place to be. THANK YOU RUTH!
Sara U.Salt Lake City, Utah
Thank you so much for coming to my home recently to help me with my closets. I appreciate the care and consideration you gave to dealing with my late husband's clothing; it made a seemingly overwhelming task much easier for me. Then there were my own closets! It was great of you to offer suggestions for places to donate used clothing and household items. You work quickly and you are so efficient that a project I was dreading was over and done with in short order. I appreciate you coming so well-prepared with boxes, bags, tape. You dropping off the donated items was a great help. You helped me get past being stuck and overwhelmed with the project. If feels great not to be such a prisoner of my possessions.Yours truly,
Linda F.Salt Lake City, Utah
I can’t say enough about how valuable this service is. Ruth is so efficient and helpful that she can guide you through sorting and getting rid of a lot of baggage in about ¼ (or less) of the time it would take me to do it on my own!
Debbie T.Salt Lake City, UT
What you do has such value, Ruth! As humans, we get bogged down in stuff, information and paperwork. You kept asking me thoughtful questions about how I wanted to make changes so things could be more manageable. You made me think through what was important to keep, and what could go. Letting go of some things and ways I had done things in the past was freeing! Going to work today was not overwhelming because I knew things were better organized and I could do my work in a more organized fashion, hence less stress. You gently guided me to think deeper about prioritizing. You're there to help facilitate a working solution to free clients from the oppression and overwhelm that happen in life. You were never pushy, never judge mental. It's inspired me at home to do more to make my life less complicated with clutter. Thanks again Ruth!
Shawnette A.Salt Lake City, Utah
I honestly thought that I didn't need someone to help me to clean out my closets and get my house organized...but why weren't these projects getting done then? What Ruth and I accomplished in less than 4 hours would have taken me an entire weekend all by myself. Just a few short hours of organizing absolutely lifted a weight off of my shoulders and gave me a huge sense of accomplishment. I can't wait until Ruth's next appointment so we can tackle some more projects and have an even more freeing experience. It feels awesome to finally start getting the clutter cleared! Thanks Ruth!
Jackie H.Cottonwood Heights, Utah
I have loved working with Ruth! I had significant anxiety about someone seeing and going through my STUFF and exposing my weaknesses. But at the same time I was ready to face the "humiliation" to finally have some positive change. I found Ruth to be very professional, patient, and understanding (non-judgemental!) while remaining focused on the task at hand and keeping a clear vision of my goals for each project. I appreciate that she is interested in what I would like the end result to be and what would realistically work for my life and home. She is helping me to create organized spaces that for years have been a source of frustration and discouragement. She has helped me identify and create goals for myself as well as develop some skills and better habits that have translated to other areas in my home. I am still working on building those positive habits, but I have been able to tackle other areas in my home that needed organizing on my own using the things I learned while working with Ruth.
Cristen B.Cottonwood Heights, Utah
When you feel the weight of piles and clutter and not sure where to start.... look to Ruth to guide you to a space with kindness and direction. Ruth is effective in bringing and restoring order to areas that you want support. She asks questions to help you get to a place that you can be comfortable and provides tips to help maintain it.I am so grateful for Ruth and how she has helped me be more comfortable with living spaces that I had lost control.
Lauri W.Salt Lake City, UT
Thank you for your services yesterday. After scheduling our first appointment, I had doubts and second thoughts. After all, I knew what needed to be done. Why would I need a “professional” to help me organize a cluttered room? An hour into our first session, my naivety was quickly revealed: you reduced what I could have spent days working on into a few short hours. What a mistake it would have been for me to sort the clutter on my own, or to postpone it again. Thanks again for your help, Ruth!
Steve A.Salt Lake City, Utah
Ruth was amazing to work with! I had been trying for years to get organized on my own. I bought different storage solutions, bins, etc. but nothing seemed to help. Ruth had a way of breaking it down so the tasks seemed more manageable. She has great systems and techniques that actually work! Paper clutter was an issue. We tackled that! She made it feel possible and easy to get rid of unnecessary clutter so that it's easier to keep the spaces we worked on neat and tidy, just as I've always hoped for! Also, she is quick and efficient. It seemed daunting to think of tackling a pantry or linen closet that is overflowing with stuff, but Ruth had a way of making the process easier and helped me stay focused. I definitely recommend her!! You won't regret it!
Jennifer S.Draper, Utah
Clutter to me is depression and I was so tired of being in that mood. Being organized is fun if you have Ruth. You don't feel intimidated by her; she will become your fairy organizer. Working with her teaches you how to start other projects on your own. One of the many other things Ruth will do is she brings the garbage bags, will haul out the donations, bring the charity slip for tax write-offs and dump the trash. I love working with Ruth as she gives me insight to the bigger picture. 4 hours with Ruth could give you another day to yourself to meet friends, volunteer or be with family. It might be the best thing I have done for myself in years.
Diane L.Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Clutter and cleaning have always been an issue with my husband and me. I collect and have trouble letting go and he 'cleans' with no rhyme or reason. Most of our arguments are about this issue. It's depressing, to say the least. I was passing by the TV and Ruth happened to be doing a segment on KUTV Fresh Living . . . I heard the word "declutter" and stopped abruptly to listen. Something clicked – I knew I needed professional help; if I hadn't been able to get on top of this issue by now (over 30 yrs.) I never would- it was too big and too overwhelming! I can't say enough good things about Ruth. The process she is guiding me through is amazing – it's working and the results are beyond what I thought possible! Ruth is as professional as they come. We accomplish so much with each session; not a moment is wasted. I also feel emotionally safe with her. She is taking me through the steps of letting things go. I am getting rid of so much unnecessary stuff' and I am feeling lighter and better and more motivated to move through my life . . . I now have room to move! I wish I had the words - I don't want to sound like just another testimonial or commercial or overly effusive, for that matter, but this experience is truly life-changing! You cannot be placed in better hands or treated with greater care than with Ruth.
Darlene M.Salt Lake City, Utah
We have lived in our home for thirty years. Over time so much is accumulated that once served, but no longer does. I was given Ruth's name by someone I respect and have worked with Ruth for over a year. We've accomplished a lot together, but there's still a lot to do. She has been organized, sensitive, and supportive in her approach and seems to know when/what to suggest and when I have reached my limits with any given task. It's always a delight to see her and know she will be with me as I/we tackle overwhelming projects and previously ignored or buried territories within our home.
Jacqueline F.Salt Lake City, UT
Thank you for helping us organize our home! What a positive influence you’ve made! Now our home feels more creative - my daughter is able to draw and do puzzles more often and we can find the shoes/hats/goves easily! It makes everyday life simpler. And best of all, my daughter is learning ways to keep herself organized and be able to let go of items she no longer loves (and me too of course!). Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Karin H.Salt Lake City, Utah
Ruth, Thank you for being such a stunning example of your Profession. None of what has happened, to date, would have happened without you. You have touched me in ways that were energizing, when I wasn't sure I had it in me, and your Professional skill and knowledge supplemented my lack of experience and know-how. Thank you for being there, consistently, undaunted, all the way, to the end.
Jan T.Salt Lake City, UT
Thanks again, Ruth. This was seriously life-changing for me and such a big burden off my shoulders to have this done! I couldn’t recommend you enough!!!
Natalie C.Layton, UT
Working with Ruth has been like finding a working flashlight after wandering in a dark, scary forest. I had tried and tried to manage my heaps and piles of stuff, but I had never found a method that worked for me. Finally, after a 30-year teaching career, I had the time to spend on this daunting journey. Finding Ruth and welcoming her in to my home each week vía Zoom, was the key to working through not only the years of clutter, but to processing the emotions that lurked in the depths of each stack and box. Though my adventure in decluttering is not over, I feel optimistic about my new-found skills. I sort with confidence and look forward to living in a home that is beautiful, cozy and finally organized.
April T.Kaysville, UT