About Nurturing Order
Heidi’s Story
Hi there! I’m Heidi Milton. Also known as “Tidy Heidi” ?
I’m so glad you’ve stopped by to share my appreciation of organization!
I have had a zest for organizing for as long as I can remember. I was the friend that offered to come help when your mom said you couldn’t go out of the house until your room was clean. I was the babysitter that always left your home just a tiny bit tidier than I found it. Whether I was re-arranging my own toy closet, putting order to the hairbrush drawer at the local beauty shop that I went to with my mother, or occasionally helping my father organize all the trinkets and tools in his workshop, it seems I have always been drawn to opportunities to serve others and help renew and in some cases redefine their space in a way that would bring more peace and happiness to spend time in.
Though I didn’t realize it at the time, I first developed time management skills all through high school and college when I was constantly balancing a bundle of extra curricular activities around school work and part time jobs. My organizational skills were further developed in the professional work force following completing a B.A.degree in Mass Communications working at an event planning company, as a retail manager, and eventually an assistant teacher in an elementary classroom. My skills are always put to the test in my own home where I strive to keep our blended family happily organized. Though it would be a few years before I recognized that all these experiences were leading me to pursue a career as a Professional Organizer, I always knew I’d enjoy running my own business.
It is my goal to spend time each and every day reading, practicing and learning new and novel ideas to build on and improve my organizational skills and general know-how in order to serve a variety of organizational challenges and be prepared to offer multitudes of individual solutions. It is a sincere JOY for me to come alongside and provide practical aid to clients no matter how disorganized they feel or their space may reflect. I encourage all my clients to focus on the pursuit of progress and not perfection in their organizing endeavors. I would love the opportunity to help you as well!
My Approach
Heidi understands that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution when it comes to becoming (and staying) organized in your home, office, or life. It is her goal to find custom methods and systems that suit your personality and lifestyle. Wondering what the process looks like? Most session will include, but are not limited to the following stages…
Consulting
Let’s chat! We will coordinate a discovery call to evaluate your needs or discuss challenges.
Sorting
Let’s work side by side to identify and sort items into specific categories.
Decluttering
Evaluate together the value, function, and purpose of each item.
Organizing
Finding a place for everything and establishing systems to stay organized!
Consulting
Let’s chat! We will coordinate a discovery call to evaluate your needs or discuss challenges.
Sorting
Let’s work side by side to identify and sort items into specific categories.
Decluttering
Evaluate together the value, function, and purpose of each item.
Organizing
Finding a place for everything and establishing systems to stay organized!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Hire a Professional Organizer?
A Professional Organizer will help you feel less overwhelmed by the things and ‘stuff’ you deal with on a daily basis. Professional Organizers will be able to look at your individual organizational challenges and offer objective feedback, suggestions and support to overcome those challenges. These solutions will aid in lifting stress and the many dissatisfactions that burden your mind and spirit due to the clutter invading your life. In addition, you’ll free up more time and energy to focus on what is really important to you.
Should I purchase any supplies?
It’s a good idea to wait to purchase any organizational supplies until after we’ve completed the sorting and purging of your things. This will save you time and money because you’ll know exactly how much and what style/size of systems, containers, and shelving you’ll really need.
What areas do you work in?
Nurturing Order is based in Marietta, Georgia and serves clients in the greater metro Atlanta area. Long distance Virtual Consultations can also be accomplished by phone or video calls with provision of emailed photos by request and appointment.
How much time will it take to get my space organized?
It is my goal to help get your space organized as quickly and efficiently as possible, but every person will have different styles and challenges to consider. It will depend on what and how much you are organizing, and how quickly you are able to make decisions. After our initial consultation I will have a better sense of what we can realistically accomplish in a particular time frame.
Do I need a Professional Organizer?
If 2 or more of these statements below are true for you, a Professional Organizer will be of great help.
* I can’t seem to find things when I need them.
* I tend to spend extra money buying things I know I already have, but can’t find.
* I have piles of clutter and/or paper on several surfaces of my home.
* I am embarrassed to host guests at my home.
* I forget important dates and appointments.
* I am not as productive with my time as I’d like to be.
Will you make me get rid of all my things?
You will make the final decision of what stays and goes in your space. My role will be to help in those decisions by asking questions about how much you really use and enjoy your things in addition to providing encouragement and support along the way. Working side-by-side, we’ll find a cure together for your unique clutter condition.
How will I maintain my space?
Being organized is largely keeping up with new habits. Adhering to any new habit takes time and dedication. It is my goal to educate and coach you about simple and easy solutions to help you set up systems that are personalized to your lifestyle so that those new habits are easier to maintain.
I also strive to follow up with my clients after a period of time to see how they are doing and assist in fine tuning any systems as needed.
Can I purchase a gift certificate for a friend or relative in need of your help?
Testimonials
I have had a goal of getting organized for many years, but I was unable to achieve that goal without help and accountability. So I gifted myself by hiring Heidi, of Operation Organization [Nurturing Order], to help me organize my kitchen.
She got me started with systems and plans, and I was so motivated I kept on going after she left. Heidi has the gifts, talents and knowledge to teach and motivate people to get organized. I have discovered that organization is the gift that keeps on giving.
Every time I look into my organized drawers and cupboards I smile. Having organized space in my kitchen has been a time saver. I can find papers with ease thanks to customized systems Heidi introduced to me. My kitchen items are stored in the time saving places that Heidi recommended.
There is no clutter on the counter and no more ‘junk drawer’!!! It brings me pure joy to look at my organized kitchen! I am planning to hire Heidi again and again until my entire home is organized! I am looking forward to a life of peace and contentment that comes from living in an organized environment.
– Luella, Business Owner & Grandmother
Heidi is the best! She is very passionate about improving homes and making living spaces as efficient as they can be. She had a huge task in helping organize our mess. She is a real friend, true professional, and an expert at home efficiency. I highly recommend her without any reservations!
– John & Amy, Married Professionals with Children
Heidi helped me organize my kids’ chaotic mess into something workable for all of us. Now, instead of telling them, ‘Clean up your room!’ which they interpreted as, ‘Shove everything under the beds and dressers!’ I tell them, ‘Put everything where it belongs!’ and they do!
– Amy, Business Owner & Mother of Two
Heidi helped me accomplish something I felt I never would have been able to do on my own – organize my life! I have gained not only a structure to my home, but a sense of personal order within. Heidi touched my life in many important ways.
– P.P., Wife and Grandmother
Heidi and I would have phone conversations to follow-up on my progress and correspond through e-mails which helped me stay motivated and focused. I loved all her tips, she was great and it was a big help.
Because of Heidi I was able to make sense of my garage again, and learned how to handle all of my 3 year old’s toys, to get system in place as well as organizing his toys. I felt like my house was just exploding with toys!
I also contacted Heidi to help me get some balance with my new job and family life which helped so much. Working with Heidi was one of the best things I did for myself. Even though I knew of some of the things to do, it was like having a work out partner, you keep going because you have someone to help move you along and share the progress.
If you are in need of some organizing help, Heidi is definitely the person to speak with. Sometimes I wish I lived in MN just so I could have met her personally.
– C.E., Virtual Client
Heidi helped me solve four key problem areas in my home with incredible insight and practicality. I’ve been so happy with the practical, working solutions that she was able to come up with!
– Catherine, Elementary Art Teacher & Mother of Two
I contacted Heidi about a month before school was out for the summer, hoping she could help me tackle my seriously cluttered and chaotic kitchen. I wanted to be able to focus my energy and attention on my kids this summer…. not where I misplaced my keys, the crayons, the sun lotion and bug spray!
Heidi’s approach was straight -forward and kind. The process was smooth and easy, even with communication solely via emailed pictures and a few phone conversations. Heidi was encouraging throughout the entire process, and helped me to see my habits of piling things to deal with them later with a new set of eyes.
I had a few ‘A-ha!’ Moments talking things through with Heidi, and she was fantastic in helping me to follow through with her practical advice.
– Kim, Virtual Client, Mother of 3
– Katherine, Hospice Aid
