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Erin Barbot & Co.

Organization + Home Management

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  • June 15, 2015
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Are you familiar with the Pareto principle? It’s also known as the 80/20 rule. It states that (in general) 80% of effects come from 20% of causes. The Pareto principle is used in organizing and decluttering because we’ve found that it also applies to the things we own. In general we use 20% of our stuff, 80% of the time. You may find this hard to believe, but I challenge you to pay attention to this principle in your own life! What do you wear and use all the time? Why do you gravitate towards those items? Is there anything you can let go of? #erinbarbotandco #organize #organizedhome #homeprojects #clutterfree #tidy #holisticorganization #functional #declutter #lessbutbetter #minimal #professionalorganizer #home #sparkjoy #seeksimplicity #getorganized #simplify #loveyourhome #livewithless #interiors #realsimple #decluttering Loved setting up this ready-to-go travel area for this family! We even set up a dedicated @disney section! #erinbarbotandco #organize #organizedhome #homeprojects #clutterfree #tidy #holisticorganization #functional #declutter #lessbutbetter #minimal #professionalorganizer #home #sparkjoy #seeksimplicity #getorganized #simplify #loveyourhome #livewithless #interiors #realsimple #decluttering #disney #travel #sbopartnerprogram If I had to pick one thing that is the biggest hurdle to my clients’ organization goals it would be an unrealistic aim for perfection. The beautifully photographed, spotless Pinterest house in their head seems so distant from their current home they have no idea where to even begin. I love a precisely organized home with pretty baskets and custom labels as much as the next organizer, but before we set up the photo shoot, we have to focus on making your house function well. To me that means on a regular basis getting rid of anything that’s no longer serving you and creating systems and habits that make it fast and easy to clean up and declutter. Once your home is flowing (and you will know when, because you will feel it!), then you can focus on those Pinterest boards:). . . . #tidyhome #sbopartnerprogram #declutter #functionoverperfection #professionalorganizer #erinbarbotandco #pinterest #loveyourhome Labels! Funny story...when I first started organizing I was so full of myself I used to say that if you organized something “the right way” you shouldn’t need labels. Oh my goodness 😂. Today’s me knows better...label, label, label! Clear labeling is key to maintaining an organized space. We are so lucky now to have access to so many beautiful labels! From @etsy to @thehomeedit or just a good label maker, you can design whatever label you like. Just make it visible and clear about what’s inside! TIP: If you’re labeling kid’s stuff get them involved and ask them what they call certain things and have them use the label maker to make the labels. They are more likely to tidy up if they feel invested in the process. . . . . . #erinbarbotandco #organize #organizedhome #homeprojects #clutterfree #tidy ##sbopartnerprogram #functional #declutter #lessbutbetter #minimal #professionalorganizer #home #seeksimplicity #getorganized #simplify #loveyourhome #livewithless #interiors #realsimple #decluttering

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Call or text me at 919-345-1719. I’m located in Silver Spring, MD.

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