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💁🏼‍♀️Chicka: Professional Organizer ⭐️20+ years w/ Closets by Chicka
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📍Based in Dallas, Texas

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Dream it, Aim high, & Stick with it!

In January of 2006, I dreamed of becoming my own boss and starting my professional organizing business, Closets by Chicka. What a FUN ride it has been. I truly can’t believe it’s been 20 years!

Two weeks ago, I experienced another exciting first for my business — my very first international organizing trip. Over the years I’ve organized in 9 states (including Texas), but until recently I had never left the U.S. for organizing. I had the pleasure of helping one of my Charleston, SC clients set up their new flat in London. It was an incredible experience and such a special milestone as I celebrate two decades in business 🎉.
During the day it was full-on organizing mode, and at night we enjoyed some amazing restaurants. I wish I had taken more photos, but honestly I was in work mode all week 😊

I captured:
Adorable Police 👮
Little Cars 🚙
Red Phone Booths ☎️
Very Tiny Elevators 🛗
The Bomb Dessert 🍨
Delicious Caviar 🐠
My Favorite Drink 🍸
And a Pretty Church ⛪️ taken in London, England by @beyondthesort

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7 months ago

Dream it, Aim high, & Stick with it!

Most people think being organized is only about STUFF. And while having too much stuff is certainly part of the problem, organization is about so much more than that.

To me, being organized is a way of life. It’s how I choose to live every single day. It’s about creating mental space so you can think clearly, make better decisions, and live with less stress.

Organization shows up in many ways:

• Managing your time well
• Creating consistency with daily routines
• Planning ahead to avoid unnecessary stress
• Protecting your time by setting healthy boundaries and not overcommitting
• Setting goals — and sticking to them

These habits can truly change your everyday life.

So let’s all remember:

Dream it,
Aim high,
& Stick with it! taken in Dallas, Texas by @beyondthesort

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7 months ago

Do you walk into your closet and feel as if, you have absolutely nothing cute to wear?!?!

Even though, it’s overflowing with clothes, shoes, bags, and jewelry.

That’s because it’s probably filled with items you no longer Use, Need, or Love!!!

Things that no longer fit, they’re dated or tired, maybe they’re falling apart, have holes or stains. Whatever the reason is, anything in your closet you are no longer using or wearing, needs to be let go.

And while purging if you are having a hard time, ask yourself…
Would I re-buy this item today? If the answer is no, then you & I both know what you need to do with it.

- Remember, your closet should make you happy! 😊

⭐️ Follow for more Tips on Organizing ⭐️ taken in Dallas, Texas by @beyondthesort

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a year ago

Do you walk into your closet and feel as if, you have absolutely nothing cute to wear?!?!

Even though, it’s overflowing with clothes, shoes, bags, and jewelry.

That’s because it’s probably filled with items you no longer Use, Need, or Love!!!

Things that no longer fit, they’re dated or tired, maybe they’re falling apart, have holes or stains. Whatever the reason is, anything in your closet you are no longer using or wearing, needs to be let go.

And while purging if you are having a hard time, ask yourself…
Would I re-buy this item today? If the answer is no, then you & I both know what you need to do with it.

- Remember, your closet should make you happy! 😊

⭐️ Follow for more Tips on Organizing ⭐️ taken in Dallas, Texas by @beyondthesort

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a year ago

A Huge Mistake I see ALL the time while organizing is the use of the horizontal space, but completely overlooking & forgetting to utilize the vertical space as well.

My Clients: “I don’t have enough space”

Usually there is plenty of space, but only half of it is actually being used.

Vertical storage ideas are a game-changer when it comes to maximizing space and creating an organized, functional home. Especially if you are dealing with limited square footage.

So, try thinking upwards, instead of outwards, by using the wall, corners, or even the ceiling, to help store items efficiently without overcrowding your floor space.

Here are just a couple vertical storage ideas:

Shelving units
Floating shelves
Over-the-door storage
Pegboards
Hang things on the wall
Stackable storage bins
Wall mounted cabinets
Ceiling racks in a garage

Your options are simple endless!

⭐️ Follow for more Tips on Organizing ⭐️ taken in Dallas, Texas by @beyondthesort

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2 years ago

A Huge Mistake I see ALL the time while organizing is the use of the horizontal space, but completely overlooking & forgetting to utilize the vertical space as well.

My Clients: “I don’t have enough space”

Usually there is plenty of space, but only half of it is actually being used.

Vertical storage ideas are a game-changer when it comes to maximizing space and creating an organized, functional home. Especially if you are dealing with limited square footage.

So, try thinking upwards, instead of outwards, by using the wall, corners, or even the ceiling, to help store items efficiently without overcrowding your floor space.

Here are just a couple vertical storage ideas:

Shelving units
Floating shelves
Over-the-door storage
Pegboards
Hang things on the wall
Stackable storage bins
Wall mounted cabinets
Ceiling racks in a garage
Bunk beds in a small bedroom

Your options are simple endless!

⭐️ Follow for more Tips on Organizing ⭐️ taken in Dallas, Texas by @beyondthesort

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2 years ago

✨Remove the Physical Clutter and YOU will Relieve your Mental Clutter!

Do you have a junk room or closet in your home? If so, let’s turn that space into an organized storage area.

But be careful, storage rooms and closets can end up serving as a dumping ground for random items in your home, that you cannot find a place for elsewhere.

So, the very first thing you need to do is figure out exactly what you would like to store there.

With some thoughtful planning, you can always cut out the chaos and clutter, by figuring out what you would like the storage space to be designated for, then stick to your plan!

⭐️ Follow for more Tips on Organizing ⭐️ taken in Dallas, Texas by @beyondthesort

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2 years ago

✨Remove the Physical Clutter and YOU will Relieve your Mental Clutter!

Do you have a junk room or junk closet in your home? If so, let’s turn that space into an organized storage area.

But be careful, storage rooms and closets can end up serving as a dumping ground for random items in your home, that you cannot find a place for elsewhere.

So, the very first thing you need to do is figure out exactly what you would like to store there.

With some thoughtful planning, you can always cut out the chaos and clutter, by figuring out what you would like the storage space to be designated for, then stick to your plan!

⭐️ Follow for more Tips on Organizing ⭐️ taken in Dallas, Texas by @beyondthesort

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2 years ago

One Weekend, Two Concerts!

Seeing The Eagles at the Sphere in Vegas, was the Absolute BEST Music Experience Ever! I highly recommend all of you go check out this incredible venue!

And the icing on the cake, was seeing Barry Manilow the next night. This man is almost 82 years old, and he proves that age is just a number. His show was so energetic with a 10 piece band and three backup singers. All I can say is WOW! 🎶♥️ taken in Las Vegas, Nevada by @beyondthesort

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2 years ago

I ♥️ New Years Resolutions!

It’s such a wonderful time to start fresh and make healthy and positive goals for yourself, all with great hope and optimism for the future

Plus, moving forward with a new clear direction, you will make a positive contribution to your mental & emotional well-being

And when you seek to do better, be better or contribute more fully, you tend to inspire others to do so as well

Happy 2025 Everyone! 🙌🏼 taken in Dallas, Texas by @beyondthesort

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2 years ago

♥️ I wholeheartedly believe that the BEST Things in Life are worth waiting for!

My husband and I met at the age of 31 and were married two years later.

Now, I could have been married twice in my 20s, but chose to wait even though at the time that was not an easy decision. So many of my friends were getting married young and I felt the pressure of…. Should I be getting married now too?!?!

✨ Patience is power and waiting brought the right person into my life!

Today we are so blessed to be celebrating 725,328,000 seconds of marriage and I could not be any happier! 🥂 #23years by @beyondthesort

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2 years ago

♥️ I wholeheartedly believe that the BEST Things in Life are worth waiting for!

My husband and I met at the age of 31 and were married two years later.

Now, I could have been married twice in my 20s, but chose to wait even though at the time that was not an easy decision. So many of my friends were getting married young and I felt the pressure of…. Should I be getting married now too?!?!

✨ Patience is power and waiting brought the right person into my life!

Today we are so blessed to be celebrating 725,328,000 seconds of marriage and I could not be any happier! 🥂 #23years by @beyondthesort

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