David Scott Stokes

Mar 16, 2015

Even though my Renaissance Room is still under construction, I am enjoying it so much! I actually played piano twice this week—the first time in years! I am also loving my new office space! I do feel more productive—it’s really made a big difference! Also, having the “Read” folder in my briefcase has already paid off – Saturday evening I had to wait for the rest of my party at the restaurant so I was able to make good use of my time, thanks to you! I’m glad I listened and made the change!

David Scott Stokes, architect / partner / Quattro Design Group

S.J.M.

Mar 16, 2015

My daughter and I spent most of the evening organizing the kitchen. I have filled and labeled close to 120 boxes. I grouted the kitchen today after 4 months of looking at an unfinished kitchen. I still have cabinet doors to make but it is now at least a reachable goal. I can’t tell you how nice the space feels with so many things out of the way. My wife is actually excited about coming home and going through her stuff so I think it’s only going to get better. The biggest thing I notice is that I sleep better with so many things not screaming at me for attention. What a wonderful side effect. Just writing to say thanks again for all you have brought into my life these past few months. Peace.

S.J.M., singer

K.C.

Mar 16, 2015

Thank you for the dramatic improvements in my home and how I feel. I truly can’t believe that this is the same apartment, and I can’t believe that just two weeks ago, the place was virtually untenable. I have to admit, I am still using paper/plastic cups and plates because I don’t trust myself to get the dishes washed. Maybe that will change but I don’t see it happening any time soon. I guess it’s better than clutter even if environmentally not the best choice . . . It is weird and wonderful almost hearing an echo in my bathroom. What a trip. I don’t think the bathroom has been like that since I first moved her. I am so glad we are moving forward. My home feels so much better. Feeling a little dazed and surprised by all the sleep but much refreshed as well. Thank you so much again and God Bless!

K.C., Ph.D., psychologist

Bill Mitchell

Mar 16, 2015

I am very excited about organizing because I now know how relevant your process is to accomplishing goals and living a stress-free and enjoyable life! I was skeptical at first and teased David about giving ‘that woman all that money,’ but I must say that when we are going about our daily routines like cooking, bathroom prep, office paperwork, etc., it has never been easier! It feels so wonderful to walk through our picture-perfect home . . . we can now call Better Homes & Gardens because our home is ready for its close-up! We can now have an Easter egg hunt in the house and not be ashamed . . . for every nook and cranny is presentable! Thank you for making our house a HOME!”

Bill Mitchell, 2014 California Teacher of Year, LAUSD Pacific Boulevard School

E.R.

Mar 16, 2015

I just had to call and tell you of a humongous success! It’s just amazing! This last weekend, we managed to switch rooms and put the girls in the big room and us in the smaller room, and it’s been phenomenal! Today when we got home, I hear Ann (age 9) saying to Elaine (age 6): ‘Now Elaine, remember….’ I hadn’t even told them anything of this. They just have such pride in their rooms that even Ann is not letting Elaine leave anything on the floor. And, get this? Last night before going to bed, Elaine calls me to her room and (just like a parent) stands there, not saying a word, and points down to the floor where I had left my shoes outside my closet! Acting very contrite, I put them away. Then she says, ‘Now the room is all clean!’ She was so proud that there was nothing else on the floor of their room! I was just flabbergasted! These systems are holding up and the living room is contagious and has been a beacon because it’s certainly spreading . . . Thank you for all the skills you taught us so that we can now manage to do it on our own. It’s just miraculous. I just feel like FINALLY something has clicked into place for me for everything . . . like another level of getting it . . . I’m really, really excited . . . thank you.

E.R., working mother

J.W.

Mar 16, 2015

Where to begin? My sister left yesterday and my closet has stayed very orderly—which is quite an accomplishment because generally the week after houseguests, my closet would have disintegrated into a pile of ‘I don’t know what!?’ My sister was blown away by it all—and asked me to come to her house to teach her! And I received the nicest compliment from her: ‘You have the calmest house with a child that I’ve ever been in. I usually associate a child with chaos, and yours is so calm.’ It really highlighted the progress I’ve made—sometimes it’s hard for us to keep in touch with the baby steps, and to have her say that really made me feel like I’m in a different place now . . . closer to my goal of having my private self match my public self! Regarding my wardrobe . . . well . . . I can’t say that I love getting dressed now. I’m still standing there thinking that I have nothing to wear, BUT there are a few huge differences. It’s made me more mindful of the fact that it’s really just as easy to put on something nice as it is to put on a pair of sweats. Before I felt a sense of hopelessness, like I didn’t know where to begin. Now I feel like I see much more clearly what I don’t have and what I’d like. I’ve always liked the idea of buying a few wonderful pieces, rather than a ton of mediocre pieces, but never felt like I could see clearly enough to make a commitment. The temptation was always to just ‘stretch my dollar’ and get as much as I could with it, hoping that would fill the gaping holes. Now I feel like I can be more patient, that I can look at the process, that I can build upon it over a few birthdays, Christmases, windfalls, etc. . . . I’m thrilled with my shopping list, and I’m actually looking forward to my next shopping experience. I used to LOVE to shop, but I’ve been shopping so long with my ‘old script.’ It wasn’t working anymore and I would get so depressed. I can’t wait to shop with my ‘new script!’ And it was VERY interesting to look back and see how close my ‘closet work’ mirrored the goals I expressed at the beginning. I feel like the next step is to really focus on my money/time organization, so that the riches to support my goals will flow in!

J.W., website designer/mother/wife