Meet Emily, Founder of Essential Organizing in Seattle, WA

Hi, I'm Emily. That's a picture of me with a client's dog, who always joins in the fun when I organize and decorate, so of course he joined the photoshoot as well. I love my job because I help people create beautiful and functional homes, filled with what matters to them. I work with clients all over the Seattle area and Eastside, primarily with busy families and retirees who don’t know where to start or just don’t have the time to organize and decorate on their own.

Home organizing has made me happy since I was a child when I used to organize friends’ homes without asking (I ask now). In my former career as a marketing and communications professional, I regularly took a vacation day on my birthday to maximize my closet organization system. Now every day is like my birthday!

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I trained at the Institute for Professional Organizers, am a national and local member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals, and have experience in the 5S organization method of lean manufacturing. I approach this work from a positive perspective, not negative. Whether we’re organizing your closet, kitchen, office, or to-do list, there’s nothing “wrong” with you or how you organize now. Instead, we’ll talk about what’s important to you and build from there.

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​I also offer practical and affordable interior decorating services. My philosophy is that a beautiful home is an organized home. While many clients come to me for just decorating, I often suggest opportunities to organize first. This ensures your space is functional and allows us to make smarter, more impactful decorating choices together. I'm not competing with high-end, luxury interior decorators; I'm your trusted partner for making stylish, personal improvements to your home, one throw pillow at a time.

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I live with my husband and son in Northeast Seattle. I know what it's like to rush from one thing to the next and not always get to spend the time making your home what you'd like it to be. Together, we can transform your space and make sure it supports your life.