My goal every new year is to take more time out to just chill out and so far this year I'm off to a good start. I've been a champ at turning my phone off at 6pm so I won't get spend time taking calls after hours and I'm being more proactive with scheduling time for myself and all of those appointments that I always jam into my schedule. You know, making time to do what is important. I read something over the holidays about a professor asking his class is a jar full of golf balls was full and they said yes. To see if it would ... Keep Reading >>
How to Hire an Estate Sale Company
The spring real estate market is around the corner and I am feeling the pressure from families and our professional partners to liquidate estates with our estate sale and estate liquidation services faster than ever. Last year Kuzak's Closet completed 78 estate projects which is unbelievable. With 2 estate liquidations already completed in 2016 it's going to be interesting to see how this year shakes out. When I speak to families (typically 3-4 per day) about the management of their estate and the liquidation process they all ... Keep Reading >>
Resolving to Get Organized in 2016?
How does this grab you? New Year’s Resolution: This year I want to spend more time searching for my keys and trying to find matching Tupperware lids. I want to last-minute scramble through cabinets for the kids’ art supplies and buy more glitter when I can’t find the two pound combo pack I couldn’t leave behind last summer at the craft store sale. Doesn’t sound very appealing, does it? There’s another way. You can change the way you’ve been doing things and re-write your story. Organizational New Year’s resolutions can be ... Keep Reading >>
Holiday. Storage. Organized.
Christmas is over and I'll be the first to admit that I dread taking down my holiday decor to be stored for another season. My house feels so festive and with the holiday entertaining and client load I've had, I simply don't have the energy to take it down! I'm starting to relate to my estate clients that have their trees wrapped with plastic wrap in the attic, it just makes things so much easier! I hit this same wall every year, the week between Christmas and New Years and I always overcome it. There is something about the ... Keep Reading >>
Holiday Style Inspiration
It was such a treat to host a bevy of sf bay area bloggers at my Holiday Hosting 101 event. Over the last year I have been making it a point to take the time to go to local blogger events so I was so happy to have some of these local creatives join me at our recent Sur La Table event. It was fun to collaborate Sur La Table's cooking tips and my holiday organization tricks with some local holiday style. Whether a casual gathering or a formal dinner, winter holiday style is all about how you play with textures, jewel tones and ... Keep Reading >>
A Charlie Brown Christmas: 1989 Porsche & 1970 BMW SD 2500
Kuzak's Closet has a treat in store for you this Christmas! We are organizing an estate in Sunnyvale that features 2 amazing vehicles! We will be offering test drives by appointment this Saturday 12/12 from 10am-1pm, Monday 12/14 from 10am-1pm, and Thursday 12/17 from 10am-1pm with offers due on Friday by 4pm. If we receive multiple full price offers we will ask for best and final. All interested parties will need to provide a valid drivers license and proof of insurance to test drive and due to the legality of this estate all ... Keep Reading >>
Month In Review: November
November was a very productive month at Kuzak's Closet. So many of the projects that we have been working on behind the scenes finally came into reality. The regional NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) chapter asked me to speak at their local conference during a breakout session so of course I said yes. Public speaking does not bother me, my only worry is being able to cram all of my thoughts into an organized presentation that will allow the audience to have an "ah ha moment." Hope helped me create the ... Keep Reading >>
Holiday Cocktails with Hendrick’s Gin
It's 5 o'clock somewhere right? Tomorrow is Thanksgiving which means today is one of the most popular days to enjoy a cocktail with family and friends. I am looking forward to a happy hour drink tonight myself knowing that I don't have to wake up early tomorrow to go to work. Typically I'm up early on Thanksgiving to get my kitchen in gear but this year we are enjoying the holiday with some friends so it is going to be a very laid back, low stress holiday. Nothing. Better. Than. That! Henrick's Gin partnered with us for our ... Keep Reading >>
Kuzak’s Closet Holiday 101 Top 5 Organizing Tips
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is this week already? I typically host dinner at my house but this year I am going to enjoy the holiday with my friend Pam and her family which will be a treat. I actually enjoy the planning and prep involved with hosting so this year will be a bit different but I think I will get used to it! Whether I am hosting a big party of just having dinner with a few friends I have my organizational strategies down pat. I've learned to keep things simple, always prep what I can ahead of time, and ... Keep Reading >>
Holiday Hosting 101 with Sur La Table
Over 60 guests, press and bloggers gathered together this week with Kuzak’s Closet to capture the spirit of the season at a press and friends event in partnership with the wonderful Sur La Table Palo Alto, on Sunday, November 15. We've collaborated with big brands in the past for events but this partnership was truly amazing! The event was expertly curated and organized with the events team at Sur La Table and Kuzak's Closet. My hat goes off to Ruth and Monica who push me (I am an introvert afterall) to do things like this! I ... Keep Reading >>