Author: Lifestyle-by-designs

Hello, I'm Cheryl, your professional cleaner and organizer. Are you frustrated with your cluttered and messy home or office? I'm here to help you declutter and organize your space so you can finally relax and enjoy life. With my keen eye for spatial awareness and unwavering commitment to order, I can transform your space into a functional and stylish haven. Are you eager to simplify your life and create a space you love? Let's collaborate and bring your vision of an organized and efficient environment to life. I'm ready to assist you in turning your dream space into a reality.
Posted in New Beginnings

Our New . . . Newsletter

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Transform Your Home: The Power of Organization 

Welcome to our monthly newsletter THE GRACE NOTES, where we bring you tips and inspiration to help you create a more organized, harmonious living space. This month, we’re diving into the transformative power of the home organization process and how it can enhance your daily life.

As we embrace a new month, let’s focus on the power of a well-organized home. 

Here are some impactful tips to help you transform your space:

Step-by-Step Tips for a Clutter-Free Space

  1. Start Small, Think Big: Begin with one room or even a single drawer. Decluttering in manageable chunks prevents overwhelm and fuels motivation.
  2. Declutter with Purpose: Assess each item’s value. If it doesn’t serve a purpose or spark joy, it’s time to let it go. Donate or recycle to reduce waste.
  3. Create Functional Zones: Designate specific areas for different activities—cooking, working, and relaxing. This makes everything easier to find and use.
  4. Maximize Vertical Space: Use shelves, hooks, and cabinets to utilize wall space. This keeps surfaces clear and the room feeling more open.
  5. Regular Maintenance: Set aside 15 minutes a day for a quick tidy-up. Consistent maintenance prevents clutter from accumulating.
  6. Personalize Your Space: Make your home uniquely yours. Incorporate items that reflect your style and personality, while maintaining a clutter-free environment.

A well-organized home not only looks great but also boosts your mental clarity and productivity. Start your journey today and feel the transformative impact of an organized living space.

If the thought of organizing your entire home feels overwhelming, remember you don’t have to do it alone. As a professional organizer, I am here to help you every step of the way. Together, we can create a customized plan that suits your lifestyle and transforms your home into a space where you can thrive.

Why Organize?

A well-organized home is more than just aesthetically pleasing—it’s a catalyst for a healthier, more productive lifestyle. Clutter and chaos can lead to stress, reduce your efficiency, and even affect your mental health. On the flip side, an organized home can create a sense of calm, improve your focus, and give you more time to enjoy the things you love.

The Benefits You’ll Experience

  1. Reduced Stress: A tidy environment can help lower anxiety levels, making your home a true sanctuary.
  2. Increased Productivity: With everything in its place, you’ll spend less time searching for things and more time being productive or relaxing.
  3. Enhanced Creativity: An organized space can inspire new ideas and creative thinking.
  4. Improved Health: Less clutter means fewer places for dust and allergens to accumulate, contributing to better indoor air quality.

Get Started Today

If the thought of organizing your entire home feels overwhelming, remember you don’t have to do it alone. As a professional organizer, I am here to help you every step of the way. Together, we can create a customized plan that suits your lifestyle and transforms your home into a space where you can thrive.

Ready to take the first step towards a more organized life? Contact me today to schedule a consultation and discover how we can bring order and tranquility to your home. Let’s make your dream space a reality!

Happy organizing!

Resources & Tools

Great List! Tidy.com – Cleaning Checklist

I love these products! I have been using them since 1998! Speed Cleaning Products

This is the best product! The Pill (You can purchase at Lowes or Amazon)

After cleaning your fiberglass shower, wax it! Rain Dance Car Wax

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Design Your Life

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Design Your Life

The energy we bring to our lives can be intentionally cultivated, much like we thoughtfully design the interiors of our homes.

The excitement of decorating a new house or empty room sparks our imagination and opens up a world of possibilities. Similarly, life presents us with opportunities for self-expression in different contexts. We can shape our experiences by asking ourselves how we want to navigate our days and what kind of flow we desire in our lives.

Some individuals possess an innate ability to influence the atmosphere of the spaces they occupy, effortlessly enhancing their surroundings with their presence. These individuals have a unique talent for infusing life with a touch of artistry. This can manifest in various ways, such as their distinctive personal style, their captivating conversational abilities, or even their thoughtful gestures, like consistently bringing a bouquet of wildflowers as a gift when visiting.

Our presence, intentional or not, makes a statement. The energy we emit shifts depending on our attire. A simple, elegant ensemble evokes a different atmosphere than a vibrant, cheerful outfit with a floppy hat. Neither is superior; both are valid expressions.

The ambiance we cultivate is ultimately a matter of personal preference. Our attire is merely one element to consider. The way we communicate and interact with others has a far more profound impact on the energy we project. Our words, and the tone in which we deliver them, compose the music we introduce into our shared world. Some may fill the space with vibrant melodies, while others offer soothing harmonies. Both have their place; we are all called to contribute our unique voices.

Our homes are a reflection of our conscious choices, and alike we can intentionally infuse our unique energy into our lives. Ideally, this allows us to express our inner selves, adding adornments to the world that enhance its meaning, and beauty to create a welcoming atmosphere akin to a cherished home.

Peace & Harmony, Cheryl

Yours in Chaos to Calm, 𝓒𝓱𝓮𝓻𝔂𝓵

If you require more comprehensive guidance than the information provided in my blog, consider my personalized coaching programs. Book a complimentary consultation to explore the factors hindering your journey toward organized living spaces. Together, we will identify your challenges and develop a tailored strategy to help you achieve your goals. I anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with you to transform your lifestyle.

Let’s Chat! Cheryl Camacho # 860-941-8630

A TEXT  gets to me faster: Name, Issue, the Best time to call

Email: ccamacho@lifestyle-by-designs.com 

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Find Some Quiet

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Find Some Quiet

When we listen to the subtle messages and gentle suggestions, we can find both beauty and strength

In a noisy, crowded room, engaging in a conversation can be challenging. Instead of yelling, which can strain your voice and contribute to the commotion, it’s more effective to lean close to the person you want to communicate with and whisper. This strategy allows your voice to carry better in the noisy environment, making it easier for the person to hear you without raising your volume excessively. As a former teacher assistant and substitute the “LEAN IN AND WHISPER” worked every time! 🙂

Within us, all exists a gentle, quiet voice that doesn’t try to overpower the noisy mental chatter on the surface of our minds or drown out the clamor of the external world. Regardless of our surroundings or internal turmoil, we can always tune into this soft voice beneath the racket of noise if we wish to hear it.

Often, the dominant voices in our minds that convey messages of fear or anxiety are not entirely reliable. These voices may originate from childhood experiences or cultural influences and may only offer partial truths.

The urgency of some voices arises from their separation from the core of our existence. This urgency captures our attention. In contrast, another voice quietly whispers reassurance, conveying that everything is essentially okay. When we hear this voice, we recognize its truthfulness. Typically, after listening to its message, a profound sense of tranquility envelops us, and the once-dominant other voices and sounds recede into the background, appearing insignificant and distant.

As we delve into the world, our interactions may be affected by a tranquil assurance, a whisper of truth that pervades like the rustling of leaves in the wind. This whisper encourages us to prioritize our connection to this truth, steering us away from idle chatter. Embracing this quiet confidence, we become conduits of this whisper, transcending the noise of the world and fostering an atmosphere of peace, trust, and confidence. The first action to take is to get off of social media . . . For you! Find some quiet in this chaotic space.

Peace & Harmony, Cheryl ♥

Yours in Chaos to Calm, 𝓒𝓱𝓮𝓻𝔂𝓵

If you require more comprehensive guidance than the information provided here on my blog, consider my personalized Life/Organize coaching programs. Book a complimentary consultation to explore the factors hindering your journey toward organized living spaces. Together, we will identify your challenges and develop a tailored strategy to help you achieve your goals. I anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with you to transform your lifestyle.

Let’s Chat! Cheryl Camacho # 860-941-8630

A TEXT  gets to me faster: Name, Issue, the Best time to call

Email: ccamacho@lifestyle-by-designs.com 

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Resilence Is Our Anchor

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In times of uncertainty, resilience is our anchor and hope, our compass. Life’s challenges can be overwhelming, and feeling lost or defeated is easy. But resilience isn’t about never falling; it’s about standing back up each time we do, drawing strength from within and from those around us. As winter eventually yields to spring, tough times give way to brighter days, revealing our capacity to grow through the struggle.

Hope, meanwhile, is that quiet voice that whispers, “This too shall pass,” even when everything feels heavy. It’s not about ignoring the difficulties but believing that better things are possible—that there are paths to healing, joy, and renewal. Even in the darkest moments, if we keep that hope alive, no storm can truly shake us.

In unity, we have the power to elevate one another during challenging times. While our circumstances may differ, some individuals navigate life’s journey with ease and comfort, while others struggle to stay afloat in stormy seas. However, these disparities should not prevent us from extending our support and compassion to those in need. Together, we can serve as a beacon of hope during these dark days.

 Let’s face each day with courage and a heart open to the possibility of positive change. Resilience and hope aren’t about having all the answers; they’re about trusting in the journey and our ability to adapt, learn, and thrive.

Peace & Harmony, Cheryl ♥

Posted in Equality

Our Voices Will Keep The Flame Burning

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Imagine waking up each day in a country where fear, not freedom, controls the air we breathe. America, once a beacon of hope, justice, and opportunity, now finds itself slipping into the grasp of authoritarian rule. Our voices—those of dissent, innovation, and progress—grow faint, suppressed under laws that demand obedience over individuality. We lose more than rights; we lose the very spirit that built this nation. The sanctity of our votes, our protests, and our conversations is eclipsed by a system that sees control as power, and power as the ultimate end. To stay silent is to accept a future where justice is bent to the will of a few, where surveillance replaces sanctuary, and where our dreams of a better tomorrow are rewritten by someone else’s pen. Now, more than ever, we must remember that democracy is fragile. It’s a flame that requires our courage, our voices, and our unity to keep it alive. We cannot afford to look away. In defending our country’s founding promise, we are not just resisting an authoritarian future; we are protecting the very heart of America.

Peace ♥ Harmony, Cheryl

Posted in Meditation

As The World Wakes Tomorrow

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As The World Wakes Tomorrow

The first moments of the day tomorrow Tuesday, November 5th, before our mind is fully awake, can be a wonderful time for meditation. Before you put two feet on the floor meditate.

As the delicate hues of dawn approach, Mother Nature finds herself in a realm of tranquility. The Earth’s energy remains steady, undisturbed by the chaotic vibrations that accompany humanity’s daily activities.

As dawn breaks and the sun’s golden rays timidly peek over the horizon, our animalistic instincts linger in the realm of dreams, even as our waking consciousness emerges. The restorative power of deep sleep has cleansed us of life’s impurities, leaving us with heightened mental, physical, and emotional potential.

In the tranquil yet vibrant space between day and night, meditation offers a profound connection to the divine. Through morning contemplation, we forge a deeper bond with the universal life force. Our consciousness transforms into a mirror, reflecting the collective earthly awareness. As the world awakens, we awaken with it, embracing the joy of existence. This serene practice sets the tone for a fulfilling day, permeated with tranquility and contentment.

As the first rays of dawn cast a magnificent glow upon the world, the light, air, and energy that surround us seem to whisper secrets about the day ahead. We acknowledge that each new day brings with it the inherent challenges of action and reaction, yet we also recognize that we can harness the unique energetic qualities of daybreak to find solace, creativity, and vitality.

In the simple acknowledgment of a new day’s gift, we find contentment. The gentle ascent of the sun, accompanied by the sights and sounds of nature, inspires us. Birds serenade the growing luminosity of the morning, invigorating our senses. While we may initially feel lingering lethargy, meditation allows us to connect with the awakening of others, restoring our vitality. At the dawn of each day, our fate remains unwritten, presenting endless possibilities for accomplishment and growth.

The significance of meditation lies not in the specific techniques we employ, but rather in our conscious decision to align ourselves with the omnipresent spirit of wakefulness that pervades the world. Even a fleeting moment of silent contemplation, bathed in the soft glow of the rising sun, holds the power to bring clarity and perspective to the uncertain future. It is through these daybreak reflections that our lives are infused with the same steadfastness, serenity, and heightened awareness that humanity has long attributed to the tranquil ambiance of early mornings.

Peace & Harmony, Cheryl

Posted in Music Heals
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With just four days until the most important election of our lifetime, every vote is a voice for the future we want. This is our chance to decide on the issues, protect our rights, and shape our communities. Don’t let this moment slip by—stand up, speak out, and vote for the change you want to see. Every. Single. Vote. Counts.

With the challenges we face, it’s imperative to prioritize quality time with those who truly matter. In times of adversity, coming together and supporting one another is crucial. Instead of creating distance, let’s embrace inclusivity and strengthen our bonds.

Peace ♥ Harmony, Cheryl