Posts: 17

1. Jane Umanoff

   02.Feb.07, 16:16 EST
   
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   Erica is an empathic and compassionate organizer. She is extremely thorough and puts herself into the project 110%. When I let go of control and follow her lead I receive tremendous benefit. She sizes up the situation quickly, enrolls you in the project with her enthusiasm -- and off we go! Jane Umanoff www.janeumanoff.com

2. Bernard Delcourt

   02.Feb.07, 16:15 EST
   
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   Before working with Erica, bills and invoices would pile up on a kitchen counter until I couldn't take the sight and guilt of it anymore and would spend a dreary afternoon sorting through all of it and taking care of payments. Now, I have organized my financial files in such a way that I open my bills, pay them online and easily file them in my home office – often within minutes of coming home with the mail! Backlogs are rare and small! She worked with me to find out the organization that best suited my needs and personality. She then rolled up her sleeves with me to deliver those solutions. After working with Erica, I feel an incredible sense of space and lightness in both my living and working spaces. Bernard Delcourt

3. Helen Perelman

   02.Feb.07, 16:15 EST
   
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   Erica is an organizing angel! Before I moved into my new apartment, I made an appointment with Erica. I was faced with an empty space and was unclear how to organize it. I was very overwhelmed! Erica took time to visit my old apartment and got a sense of what I had and then listened carefully to my thoughts on the new space. With her guidance, I was able to start to visualize the new space. I appreciated how thoughtful and methodical she was during our session. She blocked out space with newspaper so that I could see what space was allotted for furniture and then made sure that the layout was efficient and comfortable. We also spent time talking about closets and how to best keep them organized. When she left, I felt that I had systems in place to use my space effectively. Helen Perelman

4. Connie V.

   02.Feb.07, 16:11 EST
   
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   Getting organized is like having a root canal, you know you need it, you know you'll feel so much better when it's over and organizing with Erica is like the Novocain - she takes the pain out. Connie V.

5. Stephanie Aaron

   02.Feb.07, 16:10 EST
   
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   Erica helped me find space I never knew I had. Even though I am a very organized person, she helped me implement new and easier systems to use for both my home and office. Erica took the time to get to know me and understand what would work best for me. In my office she helped me assess what needed to be accessible and what could be stored. We cleared out a lot of old papers that were using up valuable office space and we came up with a brand new filing systems that both my assistant and I can easily use and maintain. In my home she helped me totally reorganize my closets. I had been procrastinating dealing with some boxes of "stuff" that needed to get incorporated into my closets. Erica quickly determined the best way to demystify the contents of the boxes and within hours I felt newly invigorated! Now, I no longer have to avoid the boxes and I can find everything I ever needed inside my closets. Best of all Erica is nonjudgmental – I even had fun along the way. Stephanie Aaron www.aarondesigninc.com

6. Susan Saunders

   02.Feb.07, 16:10 EST
   
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   When I moved from Los Angeles to New York City, I had to find a way to fit furniture and items from a large apartment into small one. I was so fortunate at that time to have found Erica, who organized and inspired a practical and comfortable arrangement that I had not thought possible. Over the years, Erica has worked with me on many areas of my home. Because of her strategies, I have come to see "problem areas" in my home quickly, and approach them, thinking "What would Erica do?" These areas could have become problems, but now I fix the area with confidence. Thanks to Erica's organizing expertise, the flow of things in my home is natural and comfortable. My mail and paper systems work wonderfully. I have a neat and calm desktop! I also have a methodical approach to storing seasonal clothing and I can easily find what I need in the closet – it is so refreshing! Erica organized my kitchen over three years ago and it still works – it's amazing. Susan Saunders

7. Lori Johnson

   02.Feb.07, 16:09 EST
   
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   Before working with Erica I was living in a very cluttered, small, frustrating space. Afterwards, my space was clearly more functional, and even more importantly, more enjoyable. My sense of being able to accomplish work at home has increased dramatically. I no longer am overwhelmed by that continuous feeling of "I don't even know where to begin." Now I am able to easily put my hands on everything from personal and professional paperwork to clothing to house wares. She helped me create a living space that is infinitely more appealing to the eye, more inviting for me, and is more enjoyable to have company in. It feels great to see the concrete results! Erica's help was invaluable, and I would not hesitate to call on her again! I recommend her services to everyone. Lori Johnson

8. Anne Izzillo

   02.Feb.07, 16:09 EST
   
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   It felt so great to walk in last night knowing there was no clutter lurking behind the sofa and although I had not worn a jacket or coat, I could not help opening up my closet to have yet another peek and admire how oh-so-organized it is! Anne Izzillo www.fc.smithbarney.com/izzillo

9. Mindy Miller, Garfish Inc.

   02.Feb.07, 16:09 EST
   
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   I worked with Erica for my business and office needs, yet, it was amazing to find out how many of her organizational strategies spilled over into my personal life. Erica makes it her business to under-stand her client's needs, personality and idiosyncrasies and builds her ideas around them. It's not a "cookie cutter" approach. Before working with Erica I didn't think it was possible for me to organize anything. We took very manageable steps in the beginning and now I find that even a year later I've been able to maintain the systems. Thanks to Erica and her organizing expertise: • I can find things without effort. • I can easily build on the systems we designed. • I now focus on what works for me, not what works for someone else. Erica brings an overall calm to what could be an otherwise chaotic and emotional process. Mindy Miller, Garfish Inc.

10. Suzanne Mannion

    02.Feb.07, 16:08 EST
    
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    Erica's approach to organizing is absolutely great! My goal was to get my house organized and make better use of limited closet space. Erica enlisted her amazing talent for seeing the big picture and visualizing how the various sections of my home relate to one another. Helping me focus on the task at hand, Erica provided excellent ideas for relocating items, reconfiguring storage and tossing out things that I had been hanging onto for no particular reason. Now, all items I need often are labeled and easily accessible. We even created new shelving space in an underutilized closet. After we got the closets in order, I was inspired to continue on with my home office. In just 4 hours the office was completely transformed. We created a place for everything in the office, edited my files and reorganized them in a way that makes more sense to me. I don't have to remember where anything is because my files are so clear and easy to use. Now I put 100% of my brain to work for my clients, where it's really needed. Suzanne Mannion www.newsmakergroup.com