Align Your Shelf

Korinna changed my life. I have always had strong emotional connections to items, ever since I was a kid. When I look at an article of clothing, I remember when I bought it, who I was at the time, who I spent time with and where I went when I wore it. My mom, sister, and I are all the same size so there’s been a revolving closet for years. After growing up in my family’s home and accumulating more clothing, trinkets, gifts, art, and papers than any one person should own, i felt overwhelmed, stuck, and unable to focus, relax, or even get ready without stress since I couldn’t find things. I reached my limit when I moved back home for 2 months before moving to NYC. My room was full of everything from my childhood, everything from college, AND everything from my own apartment I’d been living in after college. My mom had been trying to help me organize while I organized her space since working through my own stuff was paralyzing. I soon realized that the burden I was placing on her was unfair and that this was beyond both of our hands. I felt a sense of impending doom about how I was going to consolidate everything for the big move out of state. I looked online for professional organizers and interviewed a few. I immediately knew that Korinna was the one. When I showed her my room on FaceTime, she was so nonjudgmental and excited about the project that I felt hope. I knew she was the one when I told her that I had some trouble parting with clothes I’d outgrown, in case I lost weight and wanted to wear them again. She explained that she’s happy to coach me through these feelings and noted that thinking about how poorly/tightly something fit the last time I wore it was even more of a reason to part with items I had negative associations with. If I lost weight and needed new clothes, I’d be excited to buy new ones. In the first session alone, Korinna made me feel so supported, comfortable, and motivated. She worked methodically in a paced way that didn’t feel like a stressful race. She explained her ideas about clearing things out and redirected me when I got overwhelmed or wanted to avoid a certain pile of once beloved items. She has the incredible organizational skills and knowledge about which systems work all while having the kind spirit of a friend. I tried on hundreds of outfits and she gave honest answers about whether something was flattering or making me happy. She guided me through separating things into color coded bags: donate, sell, bring to tailor, ask family member if they want it. I was amazed when Korinna then took every single bag with her and brought bags to donation centers and the dump. It was such a relief to be completely done with everything at the end of each session. Korinna helped me not only organize my closet and room in my family’s house but she helped me design an customized organizational system to use going forward that worked for my lifestyle, belongings, and space. She then helped me label and pack up EVERYTHING for my big move to NYC. When I arrived in New York, I unpacked EVERYTHING in record time because everything had a place. Everything still has a place and I’ve remained organized ever since. Korinna not only changed the way I manage my things but she changed the way I think about my space, clutter, putting things away, and taking pride in maintenance. She saved me from family conflict and made the entire process calm, fun, and inspiring. After seeing the incredible work Korinna did and the trusting environment she fostered, my mom is going to work with her soon too! I couldn’t recommend her enough.

She was fantastic, She's personable, Her attention was good when it comes to details and it was great.

She rearranged my shelving and created more space for me and my clients. She did an excellent job and she was fantastic. I would highly recommend her and I would definitely hire her again.

I needed help taking on a project and I couldn't be happier with my choice in working with Korinna! Korinna took the time to review my wants/needs over the phone, prior to our in person consultation. She shared her ideas and together we mapped out a plan to execute. Korinna was there every step of the way, even giving me the gentle push on making decisions to discard or rehome items that were no longer serving me - exactly what I needed! She is kind, patient and very talented. I couldn't be happier with the end result, and the entire experience as whole. I highly recommend reaching out to Korinna @ Align Your Shelf for your organizational needs!

Korinna’s process for organization is one that is both customer friendly, and time efficient for all involved! She works with you the make sure your place of work is one that will be highly functional, and enjoyable. She has improved my overall quality of life through her efforts. I would greatly recommend her organization skills to anyone looking to further their business/life goals!

Since I am a single mom to a toddler boy, working full time and going to school, clutter builds up quickly in my apartment. The last thing I want to do is organize. Korinna helped me tremendously in getting my little apartment in order. I feel so much better coming home to an organized and clutter free home! Thank you so much!!!! Korinna is very personable and did not make me feel embarrassed about the state of my home. I felt like I’ve known her my whole life. Highly recommend !