About Jefferson Parish, LA

Being a Professional Organizer and Home Stager can be challenging at times. It's still a fairly "new" industry- even with HGTV's Show's, people still ask "what do you do?" A lot of people don't watch decorating shows so it's my job to get the word out.

Every Professional Organizer/Home Stager is different, different skill level, different personalities, different technic.

What sets me apart from the rest:

• Experience-(officially started nolaclutterbusters in 1995- unofficially I have been an "organizer" ...... my whole life.)
• Longevity- I've seen many other "organizers" come and go- my clients can count on me to assist them in future projects to come. Some of my clients I have had for 10 years, organizing everything down to their underwear drawer.
• Furniture Placement- I don't just "organize" - I space plan your home according to how it "reads" with your things in it.
• Confidentiality- your "clutter secrets" are safe with me. Though I do need to talk about what I do to other clients I never talk specifically by name, to anyone.
• Follow thru- I offer the Full Service, which means, if you are moving, I can Pack up, help you delete the items that aren't necessary in your new home, space plan your new home , and unpack you in the new space. Stress free!
• Artist input- Do you have a piece of furniture that you love but the color just doesn't "fit" in your space- I can paint it!
• Color consultation- Do you feel like you want to kick it up a knotch with your space- paint it!
• Renovations- Need help/suggestions- I can help- Preparation is key. Many of my clients over the years have ask for my assistance, I have done many cosmetic improvements- or helped with the design process. Whether that is choosing paint color, cabinets, closet systems.
• Closet Design- I worked for years with a custom closet company, and through that I learned how to space plan very small spaces and make them very functional. Though I don't offer installation I can help you figure out what company would best fit your needs.
• Wardrobe Consultation- With a degree in Fashion Design, I can help you get your wardrobe to say what you want to say to the world. Are you changing careers, Just entering the job market? I may not be Tim Gunn, but I can still "Make it work!"
• Sense of Humor- This is key, I love what I do, and it shows! I change peoples lives, help them find themselves sometimes in the pile of rubble around them, I don't judge, I just help, through humor. The client can get quite overwhelmed during the "de-cluttering " process- I talk with them and laugh with them making the process more bare-able. I realize it isn't a fun situation and they have been procrastinating it sometimes for years. Last week I de-cluttered a space that had 30 years of clutter and on top of that Katrina mess/construction dust all over it. I managed to clean it up in two 4 hour visits. That client was so moved by the process- she couldn't believe her eyes- she finally had her space back, and can now move forward with her life.
• Speed- I am so fast at what I do. Why? because I do it all the time. What would take you 4 weekends in a row- I could do in a visit or two.
• Transport Donations- I can bring all your deleted items to your favorite charity. No one else does that. I pride myself in being a "green" company and with that whatever can be passed on, instead of going into the landfill- I'll do it.

So there you have it- this is just some of the things that I do to help my clients, improve their homes, which in turn improves their lives. I see change happen with my clients through design and creating a more functional space. A few clients have said that they fired their therapist...I don't know if that is true or not, but it sure is a compliment.

Please visit our website at nolaclutterbusters.com or give us a call at 504.861.0009 we would love to help you put a plan together to get your life on track! Tami

Next week the kids are out of school and the grocery stores will be packed with folks hunting and gathering all of the things they need to prepare too much food for too few people. For many, it's a stressful time, trying to do everything just so. I don't know about you, but I usually need a break from all of the preparations and look forward to some time out of the house just to have a little fun.

What could be more fun than Turkey Bingo?

The Sunshine Club of Algiers is sponsoring it's annual Turkey Bingo on Tuesday, 11/25/2008 in the Holy Name of Mary School cafeteria in Algiers Point.

Since the 1930's, the Sunshine Club has distributed holiday baskets to between 150-200 local families in need. The big, annual spaghetti dinner was canceled this year due to Gustav, so Turkey Bingo needs your support!

Winners of the bingo games get their very own turkey to take home and it's a wonderful way to spend a little quality time with friends, family and neighbors. Here's a thought - if you win, the Sunshine Club will gladly take that turkey as a donation towards the Christmas baskets that will be distributed on December 20th.

The first game starts at 7:30 pm and bingo cards are only $1.50 each. Watch out for those power players that can play a table full of cards at once! Kids, as always, are welcome and there will be food, drinks and sweets available along with a parade of prizes and a 50/50 raffle.

For more information, contact Gary Laigast at (504) 450-7460.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Copyright 2008. Lisa Heindel and West Bank Living. All rights reserved.

New Orleans Warehouse District Condos- Julia Street can be considered Main street or the center of the Warehouse District!

The New Orleans Warehouse District is an area of Old Warehouses, office buildings and new construction that features condos as the primary form of residences. This is the New Orleans answer to downtown living. The center of the area is Julia Street for several reasons, its the geographic center and a large majority of the condo complexes are on Julia Street or the immediate area.

Julia Street is home to several condo complexes that have sprung up over the last 5-6 years including Magazine Place , Gallery Row , Julia Place , The Lofts , The Rotunda, and 835 Julia Condos. Julia Street is home to the Children's Museum, offices, hotels and numerous art galleries. At the end of Julia nearest the Mississippi River is the beginning of the River Walk shopping complex as well as the New Orleans Convention Center.

The Julia Street location is an easy walk to the New Orleans French Quarter. The interstate is blocks away so its easy to go East or West on I-10. Harrah's Casino, Fulton Street, Audubon Aquarium, and various hotels have a very large presence near the New Orleans Convention Center. The central location has made the area a favorite spot for second home owners as it is very family friendly. Its an easy walk to many of New Orleans better restaurants.

The New Orleans Warehouse District is within walking distance to the downtown area so it has become a trendy place to live for young professionals who chose an urban lifestyle. It has become a favorite place for medical students, residents since the Warehouse District and Julia Street is about a mile away from Tulane and LSU Medical Schools.

The Julia Street area is ideal for walking. The St. Charles Ave. street car line crosses Julia Street in the 600 block. This makes it an easy ride to Uptown New Orleans. The area got its major lift with the expansions of the New Orleans Convention Center, New Orleans Area-Home to the Hornets and the Super Dome activities. The Convention center attracted more hotels to the area and the attractions and living experiences have expanded since the early days.

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