If you dread looking in your closet—whether it’s choosing what to wear or putting away clean clothes—this fall is the perfect season to make a change!
Bathroom Refresh: Small Updates That Make a Big Difference
Your bathroom is one of the most-used spaces in your home—so why not make it a space you actually love? A few thoughtful tweaks can transform it from cluttered and chaotic into calming and functional.
1 | Declutter
Toss any expired products (yes, even that half-used bottle you meant to try)
Clear out duplicates or items you don’t love
Pull everything out, inspect, and wipe down the surfaces behind
Why this matters: Starting from zero gives you visibility and clarity when redesigning storage.
2 | Define Zones + A Home for Everything
Divide your bathroom into functional zones (e.g. grooming, skincare, cleaning, linens). For each zone, assign a home for its items:
Daily use (toothbrush, cleanser), use a small tray or clear organizer by the sink
Skincare/Cosmetics, use drawer dividers, acrylic boxes, or canister
Linens/Towels, fold or roll to display on open shelves, use a ladder, or store in the closet
Cleaning & bulk items, under the sink cabinet, stackable bins
Tip: Use clear jars or canisters for cotton pads, Q-tips, etc.—they help you see when it’s time to refill.
3 | Embrace Minimal Display + Thoughtful Decor
Choose 2–3 items to display (a soap dish, a tray, a plant, or a candle)
Keep it simple & intentional — avoid “decor clutter”
Hide the rest inside drawers, cabinets, or behind mirrored doors
Bonus: A small plant (like a snake plant or pothos) or a framed print can soften the hardness of tile/ceramic and bring life into the space.
Some local shops we love: Oglewood Avenue, Pope’s, & Stanley’s Greenhouse
4 | Upgrade Storage Solutions (Without a Reno)
You don’t need to gut your bathroom to improve functionality. Try:
Slim rolling carts or narrow trolleys
Over-the-door organizers or suction caddies
Tension rods under sinks for spray bottles
Drawer dividers or adjustable inserts
Wall-mounted baskets or peg system
5 | Maintenance Rituals
Clean mirrors and grout regularly to keep the space feeling crisp
Weekly: Wipe down counters, discard trash, return items to their “home”
Monthly: Declutter under sink, check expiration dates, re-fold linens
Seasonal: Reassess what’s working, re-balance your zones, update decor
A bathroom refresh doesn’t need a full remodel. Purging, zoning, thoughtful display, and clever storage upgrades go a long way in making your space feel both beautiful and functional.
Who knows what organizing one small space in your home or workspace could lead to?
As always, if these tasks sound just like what you need but time is limited, Help You Dwell would be honored to help you along your journey to order in your space.
Narrative Photo Organizing with Trish Gerkins
We are so excited to share with you today: Narrative Photo Organizing. Trish pours her heart and expertise into helping folks preserve and enjoy a lifetime of memories.
Fall Break Organizing: 4 Steps
10 Ways to Create a Welcoming Guest Room
I don't know about you but one thing I can really appreciate is a well thought out guest room. It's amazing how the little things can make such a huge difference in whether a stay is memorable in a good way or a bad one. We have come up with a list of our top tips in creating the ideal space for guests and we would love to share them with you.
Knoxville Donation Spots We Love
After you’ve done the work of deciding what items to let go of, it’s important to make a wise decision about where to donate your items. We are always eager to fulfill our clients specific wishes on where certain items are donated, when they have an organization or place in mind. Today we’re sharing a few local donation spots you might not know about!
First Impressions: Entry Way & Mudroom
Spice It Up
The “right” way to set up a kitchen is to make it functional for YOU and how you use it. When tackling the spices the two key factors are access & visibility so that you can get what you need when you need it. One of the best things we can recommend is investing in uniform containers. This isn’t always required, but will be a huge help if you want to take your spice storage to the next level.
Clear the Clutter, Calm the Mind
Lauren Wilson, LMSW BA shares her wisdom - The ongoing struggle for peace and order at home is a familiar one. Many of us are feeling swamped by the demands of life and messy homes can be a side effect. There is a connection from our home to the mind and body - a disorganized living space can negatively impact your sense of emotional well-being.
The Tale of a Trader Joes Bag
Tips for Getting Out the Door
Seasonal Shift: Summer to Fall
As our schedules change and the weather slowly cools down, the way we live in our homes shift too. Our wardrobes, meals, daily activities, and routines are all affected. There is something powerful that happens we we pause and look ahead to what is next. We find that there are lots of little ways we can be mindful and prepared for the season ahead.
Squeezing in a Last Summer Trip - Packing Tips & more
Too Much of a Good Thing by SK Carr
Our very own SK, shares her thoughts on living with less… here's the truth: the more stuff we own, the more of our energy it consumes. In most cases, less truly is more—not for aesthetics, but for function, peace of mind, and ease. Let’s walk through a few common spaces in the home where excess tends to sneak in and explore how simplifying can transform your day-to-day experience.
Order: What does it really mean?
Organizing Tips for Trips + Travel
How to Organize: Shared Spaces for Summer
Tips for Hosting: Bridal showers, graduation parties, baby showers, and more!
You do not have to redecorate, deep clean, or renovate your home in order to host a lovely gathering in an organized way. We get it - the pressure to want to host well and to present your home at it’s best! The reality is, our homes are where we LIVE and that doesn’t always appear as tidy or organized as we hope.
Garden Shed Organizing Tips
Local flower gardener, Truett Gardens flower shed.
Spring is here and we’re sharing some tips to help you declutter, organize, and restock your garden shed. Sometimes it's hard to find the motivation to get a jump start on your yard and garden plots but having an inspiring potting shed definitely makes it easier. If you don't have a shed, think about possibly creating a gardening/lawn maintenance corner in your garage. Before you get all excited about the idea of becoming a master gardener and needing all the supplies, we’d challenge you to assess what you do have and clear the excess before making any purchases. Discard any old or dried out gardening supplies and get rid of excess pots, tools, etc.
Pick a sunny & pleasant day, and get to work!
Here are some of our tips for organizing your garden shed:
1. essential tools & care
There is nothing worse than rusted, dull gardening tools. To keep tools sharp and shiny, try storing them in a sand filled bucket or clay pot and mix in a little bit of oil. Your tools will be well kept and easy to grab on the go. Get rid of the tools you no longer use. Having your tools handy and neat will increase your likelihood of utilizing them!
Other essentials: comfortable kneeling pad is a must and a sturdy tool tote is useful to carry around the yard as well.
Image by Creative Organizing
2. Be resourceful
Think outside of the box and repurpose items you already have. Use a chick feed as a shelf, use an old shutter as a shelf, mount old rusted tools to the wall to hang things from. Once you start thinking creatively you'll find you have all kinds of things you could probably put to good use.
Pegboards offer a ton of options for wall storage of tools and other gardening items.
Image from bhg.com
3. display seeds
To help keep track of when to plant what, try displaying your seeds by month. We love this idea of using ribbons and clothes pins. Seed packets are so pretty it's like displaying informal art. If you don’t have seed packets, just hang a classic clipboard with a nail and keep your list of planted vegetables, plants, and flowers handy!
Keep an active list on your phone with details for all that you are growing, include notes like watering schedule and fertilizer needs and harvest estimation dates.
Image from bhg.com
4. optimize space
If you have limited space and you're sharing real estate in a garage, use this handy pull down table to create space for potting plants when you need it.
Or if you’re looking to invest in a stand alone garden work bench - this is a great and affordable one.
Image and tutorial from Turtles and Tails
5. enlist help
You don’t have to do it alone, unless of course you want to! This is a great project to include a friend, family member, or neighbor who doesn’t mind getting a bit dirty. Clear the dust and dirt from prior planting seasons and tackle it. Ask for tips and ideas to set your garden shed area up for success. Our team loves to help bring new life to these often overlooked and dusty spaces. This is a great project to include kiddos too.
Our team of organizers has worked in many sheds over the years and we’d be happy to help bring order to yours.
Reach out today to get on our schedule!
Looking for more?
Here are some basics to get you started.
We hope these ideas give you reason to get outside, get a little dirt under your nails, and enjoy the season. If you need guidance regarding what to plant in your yard and other gardening how-to, check out a local nursery: Stanley’s, Thress, Pope’s, or Mayo Garden Center.
If you’re not interested in tending to a garden yourself, our area has plenty of beautiful community gardens to enjoy. Some of our local favorites are: Knoxville Botanical Gardens and UT Gardens. Don’t miss all the Dogwood Arts trails and gardens you can explore during the month of April.
