SOS from a Neighbor: Preparing for the Wedding Storm

SOS from a Neighbor: Preparing for the Wedding Storm

Lindsey of Sunrise Hill Flowers is my country-neighbor-turned-friend whose wedding florals are pure magic. But like most creative businesses, the magic is made in a not-so-glamorous space: a shared garage that doubles as teen rec room, contractor tool bench, and floral studio. When peak wedding season hit, Lindsey did the “take everything out” move… and hit the panic wall. Cue the SOS text. In this episode, we walk through exactly how we turned overwhelm into an easy, repeatable system—without a giant shopping haul. What we cover: * The “Marie Kondo mayday” moment: when the driveway is full and your brain short-circuits * Why coaching beats containers: using what you already have (and when to say no to more bins) * Zero-cardboard rule (hi, country mice) and choosing airtight/cleanable storage * Dried flower chaos → vertical wall baskets you can pull down and rehang fast * Buckets on wire shelving (stability matters), and how to set glass at the right height * Turning a pool table into a production surface with one sheet of plywood * Setting boundaries with your space: overflow signals and when to re-assign zones * Working from home when the room has multiple jobs—and still keeping it functional * Why “organized” isn’t “picture-perfect”; it’s “I can find it, use it, and put it back” Lindsey also shares how calmer systems changed her wedding-week workflow and client experience. And yes, we reminisce about Ugly Betty—the flower trailer glow-up—and the basket florals she created for The DayDream Project (they stole the show). If you run a creative business from home—studio, kitchen table, garage, shed—this one’s your permission slip to stop overbuying, start repurposing, and get real systems that flex with your growth. Find Lindsey: * Instagram: @SunriseHillFlowers * Website: SunriseHillFlowerBar.com * Facebook: Sunrise Hill Flowers (IG posts auto-share) P.S. Organizing isn’t about perfection; it’s about access, flow, and boundaries. When the shelf overflows, don’t start a floor pile—rethink the layout. Your future self (and your toes) will thank you. wedding florist studio, organize small business, dried flower storage, vertical basket storage, wire shelving for buckets, home studio setup, garage workspace, creative workflow systems, decluttering for business, organizer coaching

When the Organizer Moves In with the Builder

What happens when a professional organizer moves in with a custom home builder who has a long list of half-finished projects? You get a home full of love, laughter, and the occasional eye roll — because sometimes the hardest part of blending lives is figuring out where to put all the stuff. In this episode of Get Unstuffed, Kim Snodgrass — professional organizer, podcast host, and expert at finding meaning in the mess — sits down with her partner Chad to talk about what really goes on behind closed doors. From reconnecting years after high school to raising a blended family and learning how to coexist in one very “lived-in” home, they share the honest truth about what it’s like when an organizer and a builder try to make life work under one roof. They talk about: * Why clutter looks totally different to each of them (and who usually wins that battle). * How a backsplash became a running joke… five years and counting. * What “systems that work” actually look like for real families, not Pinterest boards. * How they handle communication when things pile up — literally and emotionally. * The beauty of progress over perfection — in both homes and relationships. It’s a conversation that’s as real as it gets: no fake fixes, no polished highlight reel, just two people figuring it out one project (and one pile) at a time. Whether you’re the one who thrives on tidy spaces or the one who can ignore a mountain of laundry without flinching, this episode will hit home. Because being organized isn’t about having a spotless house — it’s about creating peace in the middle of everyday chaos. So grab your coffee, your wine, or whatever gets you through the week, and join Kim and Chad as they talk about love, clutter, and all the unfinished projects that make life perfectly imperfect. 🎧 Get Unstuffed is a podcast about clearing more than your closets — it’s about decluttering the emotional, mental, and physical stuff that keeps you stuck. Hosted by professional organizer Kim Snodgrass, each episode helps you laugh, let go, and make space for what really matters.

The Poop Rule. - Would you keep it covered in poop?

Would you keep it if it were covered in poop? 💩 Sounds ridiculous, but it’s one of the fastest, funniest ways to cut through the guilt, nostalgia, and “someday” excuses that keep us holding onto clutter. In this episode of Get Unstuffed, I share the real story behind the poop rule, how to use it in your bathroom, closet, and junk drawer, and why it works better than fancy organizing hacks. We’ll even flip the rule to uncover what’s actuallyworth keeping in your life. You’ll learn: * Why the poop rule cuts through emotional clutter instantly * Everyday examples (bathroom products, black t-shirts, chargers) * How to use it for digital clutter, commitments, and even relationships * The flip side: what you’d rescue even if it were double-dipped This week’s challenge: run 10 random items through the poop rule. If you wouldn’t keep it if it were covered in crap, it’s time to let it go. Less crap, more clarity. Let’s get unstuffed.

Why Do Today What You Can Ignore ‘Til Tomorrow?

Procrastination clutter isn’t about guilt or sentiment—it’s about that shower curtain you shoved under the sink because you didn’t want to deal with it. In this episode, I share the saga of my old iron-stained shower curtain, the hilarious ways procrastination shows up in everyday life, and why Chad’s teenage boys could win medals in the sport of “doing it later.” If you’ve ever avoided tossing something because it felt like “too much,” this one’s for you. We’ll talk about how procrastination clutter piles up, the stress it creates, and a few quick hacks to finally deal with it. Until then, ask yourself… do I really need that? Hello, hello—welcome to Keep or Toss. Quick disclaimer: this morning I choked on my own spit in the bathroom, thought I was going to die, and now my throat’s been scratchy ever since. So if I clear my throat a hundred times—sorry, not sorry. Today’s Keep or Toss is my old shower curtain and shower liner. Out here in the country we’ve got a lot of iron in the water, so my shower liners don’t last long before turning yellow and gross. Even the curtain itself, which is still in good condition, ends up with that big orange stain at the bottom that drives me nuts. So, I bought a new one. Easy, right? Well, here’s the problem—the old one. At first, I wadded it up and threw it in the bathroom trash. Then I realized it was taking up too much space. So I pulled it out, folded it, and… then felt weird about folding a shower curtain just to toss it. So where did it end up? Under the sink. That’s procrastination clutter. Not guilt clutter, not sentimental clutter. Just plain avoidance. And the truth is—we all have this kind of clutter. Tupperware without lids. Rusty pans. Cardboard that needs to be broken down. Mail stacked on the counter. It’s not that you care about the item, it’s that dealing with it feels like a hassle. For me, I can trace the whole thought spiral: * If I put the curtain in the kitchen trash, the bag will be full. * If the bag’s full, I’ll have to take it out. * If I take it out, I’ll want it really full, so I’ll grab other trash cans. * Then I’ll need to tie it up, haul it out, and replace all the liners. By the time I run through all those steps in my head, my brain goes: nope. Under the sink you go. And that’s how procrastination clutter takes hold. It might seem small, but the cost is big. It becomes visual stress. Every time you see it, you’re reminded of the task. It takes up space under the sink, in closets, in drawers. Sometimes it even takes over your shower. (Confession: at one point I had four upside-down liter bottles of conditioner in mine because I didn’t want to deal with pouring out the last bit. That’s not guilt. That’s procrastination.) And let’s not forget—the masters of procrastination clutter are teenagers. Chad has two boys at home, and watching them is like watching my shower curtain saga in human form. Trash night? “Yeah, in a minute.” Shoes in the trough? “I might go outside later.” Dishwasher? Suddenly they have a laundry list of urgent tasks. But if you say, “Want to go scouting up the road?”—they’re in the truck in three seconds flat. Meanwhile, I’m in the background trying not to laugh, because it’s the same story: avoid it now, deal with the mess later. But here’s the deal: procrastination clutter adds up. Trash piles up, dishes stack in the sink, shoes cover the entryway. Everyday useful things become clutter when they aren’t put where they belong. So how do we fight it? * Grab a trash bag and do a quick sweep. Even if it’s not full, toss it. * Pair decluttering with habits—like replacing my shower curtain every time I deep-clean the bathroom. * And the two-minute rule: if it takes less than two minutes to deal with, just do it. So today, the old shower curtain and liner are heading to the trash. No guilt, no emotions, just one less piece of clutter in my home. What procrastination item are you going to tackle today?

Digital Clutter - The Mess You Can't See.

Episode 4: Digital Clutter — The Mess You Can’t See Clutter doesn’t always pile up in your garage, your kitchen drawers, or your closet. Sometimes the biggest mess lives where no one else can see it — in your headspace. In this episode of Get Unstuffed, I’m taking on the sneakiest kind of clutter: digital clutter. The endless tabs, the apps that drain us, the late-night Amazon orders, and the YouTube spirals that convince us we’re being productive… until three hours later when we’re still sitting in the same spot, overwhelmed and drained. Yep, I’m calling myself out here. 🙋‍♀️ I’ve been in this spiral more times than I can count, and today I’m sharing some very real, very funny, and very painful stories about how online noise robs us of our energy, our creativity, and our confidence. Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode: * My Keep or Toss moment: the 42 browser tabs I had open (and the only 2 that survived). * Why “just one YouTube tutorial” can turn into a 3-hour productivity black hole. * The $179 workout app I used for half of one workout… and then carried the guilt around for months. * How Pinterest convinced me peel-and-stick wallpaper would magically make me love laundry (spoiler: it didn’t). * The surprising culprit stealing more of my evenings than a glass of Pinot ever has. * Why the Amazon truck’s absence actually made me realize how bad my habits had gotten. * The comparison hangover — when admiration turns into shame, and how it wrecks our self-confidence. But it’s not all confessions. I’ll also walk you through some real-world strategies to help you clear the noise without giving up every app you love. Because let’s be honest — I’m not here to tell you to toss your phone and live off the grid. That’s not real life. Instead, I’ll show you how to: * Audit your apps with a simple green light / red light filter. * Set boundaries that fit your life (no “one-size-fits-all” rules here). * Declutter your feeds so you’re not constantly spiraling into comparison mode. * Reclaim your own thoughts before you scroll through everyone else’s. * Experiment with small, doable digital fasts that give your brain a breather. I’ll even throw out a few challenges you can try this week — like closing all but two tabs, muting one account that drains you, or designating one “Amazon Day” instead of clicking “Buy Now” at midnight. The truth is, digital clutter is the mess you can’t see — but it impacts your life just as much as the junk drawer you keep slamming shut. The good news? You have more control than you think. So grab your coffee, your wine, or whatever fuels you, and let’s unstuff your brain together. Until next time, ask yourself… do I really need that? Mentions: Alissa Leeper - Kim's Clarity Coach - AlissaLeeper.com [https://www.alissaleeper.com/] Kim Snodgrass - Declutter Coach - Rustic Home Organizing [https://rhorganizing.com/]