Our Specialized Organizing Services
Residential Organizing
I create custom systems for kitchens, pantries, and wardrobes, designed to create a flow that feels as good as it looks.
Workspace Design
Optimizing your home school or home office with systems that reduce stress and help you feel successful in your day-to-day.
Relocation Concierge
Easily transitioning you into your new life with help in the unpacking phase and system implementation.
The Art of Intentional Organization
At It Starts With a Drawer, I believe that a home that actually works for you is one of life's purest delights. My heart is in simple solutions and clean design—where every choice is useful and every little thing has a place to call home. I love turning busy homes and offices into peaceful, fun, and clear spaces that feel just right and keep you feeling your best every day.
Refined Systems
It all starts with just one drawer. Five, ten, fifteen minutes at a time. You clean it out and get things into place and suddenly you move to the next drawer or shelf. All of a sudden, a clean closet stands before you, giving you a sense of ease. It extends to a whole room and now you can see your life changing before your eyes. You begin to realize that some items you own just don't fit the life ahead of you and now you can let go, making space for the new to come in. Precious belongings, once lost and buried under mounds of paperwork, or packed away, suddenly find their way back to you. You can feel loved ones that came before you, cheering you on. Life is no longer sad, frustrating, or drudgery, as you see controlled spaces around your home. Your needs are changing and you find yourself excited about life.
This is where I can help you. At home. At work. At play. Individual systems for individual needs.
Marlena Jo Gross is the Author of Ana Learns to Clean Her Room, a beautifully illustrated children’s book that is exactly what it sounds like. The story follows Ana and her mom as they work together, step by step, to clean up the mess in Ana’s room. With a pink gecko named Bubbles hidden on every page, kids are encouraged to search for her while also noticing how the room becomes tidier with just a little effort at a time.
This is her first Amazon Published book and it held #1 Amazon best seller status in several categories for many weeks. If you would like to purchase a copy, please go here. I will receive royalties only on each purchase.