Read the most recent interviews and articles that Nicole has been featured in! Inside the articles are Nicole’s helpful organizing tips, and details about her experiences as a professional organizer.
Because an Organized Life is a Work of Art
Professional organizer and Falmouth resident Nicole Gabai has written a book based on the organizing methods she has developed over time. The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life is written in a clear voice and presents methods of organization that do not seem overwhelming. Read full article >
Create Zones using the Gabai Principles
The Gabai Principles, created by Nicole Gabai, founder of B. Organized and author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life is a way of managing and prioritizing every section of your house. Frequently used items go in Zone 1, the most accessible area. Items you don’t use as often would go into zones 2 or 3 and stored in a less convenient place. Read more on Woman’s World >
Divide and Conquer Your Closet Chaos
Nicole Gabai, author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide To an Organized Life, recommends using “sectional organizing” as part of the Gabai Principles. Your closet gets divided into sections and zones that correspond to each group of similar garments. Nicole Gabai says, “It’s important to prioritize the things you use often, putting them in the most easy-to-access places.” Read more on Martha Stewart >
Stack with Strategy, Not Stress
Nicole Gabai, author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide To an Organized Life and founder of B. Organized, recommends using riser shelves for placing dinner plates underneath and small plates above. “That will always give you easier access than if you just piled bowls and dishes on top of each other,” she says. If you’re looking to up your kitchen organization game, the great news is that you don’t need to spend too much in the process.
Moving? Think Before You Box
“One mistake people make when packing is using a regular cardboard box for a container that won’t get opened for a while,” says Nicole Gabai, founder of B. Organized. “If your box has fabric or other delicate items in it, and it will be stored in the garage… plastic totes with a rubber gasket are ideal to protect your belongings from air and moisture.” Read more on Apartment Therapy >
Drawer Drama? Dividers to the Rescue
Nicole Gabai, the founder of B. Organized and the author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life is a big fan of drawer dividers. “They can make a huge difference,” she enthuses. The best ones are spring-loaded to create two or three sections in your drawer… which provides a compact area for your folded pants to sit which means no more digging through your drawer’s depths!” Read more on First for Women >
Unpack Your Life, Not Just Your Things
“I found that with many of the moves I’ve done, the upcharge was minimal compared to the cost of the overall move – and totally worth it to remove all the boxes and packing material all at once,” says Gabai, founder of B. Organized, a virtual professional organizing service. Read more on U.S. News & World Report >
Keep Must-have Items Close By
To stay productive, make sure all the tools you need to get your work done are within arms reach. This way you wont have to constantly interrupt your workflow when you need to retrieve something. says Nicole Gabai, founder of B. Organized and author of The Art of Organizing. It’s a simple way to stay focused and efficient. Read more on Best Life >
Organize by Prioritizing Use, Not Just by Sight.
I learned about an ingenious system from pro organizer Nicole Gabai, founder of B. Organized and the author of The Art of Organizing, called the “zones method.” With zoning, you prioritize the objects you use most often, putting those in the most convenience place — that’s Zone 1. Objects you used less often are for placement in Zone 2 or 3. Read more on the kitchn >
One room at a time. Stay focused. Get results.
Although it’s tempting to declutter a few drawers in the kitchen, one closet, and a corner in the garage, professional organizer Nicole Gabai, the founder of B. Organized and author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life, suggests finish a single room first before moving on to the next space. Read more on AARP >
Shrink it down to level up!
“Vacuum storage bags are great because you are compressing your belongings so you have more storage space in your home, luggage, or closet,” says Nicole Gabai, the founder of B. Organized, and the author of the bestseller The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life. “They’re great for sweaters, blankets…or any other bulky fabrics. Read more on Real Simple >
Make Moving Easier
In the hustle and bustle of moving day, organization and planning – and your own inventory list – come to the rescue. A case in point is when Nicole Gabai, CEO of B. Organized, assisted a client named Danielle with her transition from a large house in Vermont to a smaller apartment in New York. Read more on SpareFoot >
It’s Smart to Plan Ahead
“First plan your sections then your zones using the first two principles in my book,” says Nicole Gabai, the founder of B. Organized and author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life. “No matter how attractive or functional your storage containers are, they won’t help you get organized unless they’re the right containers for your specific needs.” Plan and measure first. Read more on the kitchn >
Find Great Style at Target
Nicole Gabai, author of The Art of Organizing and founder of B. Organized, suggests purchasing placemats and colorful paper napkins from Target. “Transform the appearance of your kitchen or dining area with these simple additions. Choose a color or theme that appeals to you and incorporate it into your decor,” Gabai said. Read more on the GoBankingRates >
Clockify
by Ivana Jakovljevic
We also talked with a professional organizer Nicole Gabai on the subject of proactivity. Based on her experience, being organized is a key strategy for being more proactive in life:
“When you are organized, you can stop living life reactively, driven by each little crisis, and instead take a more proactive, intentional approach to directing your own life. I’ve found that getting organized clears your mind so you can get on to the more important things in your life and spend more time doing what you really want to do.” Read more on Clockify >
Because an Organized Life is a Work of Art
Professional organizer and Falmouth resident Nicole Gabai has written a book based on the organizing methods she has developed over time. The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life is written in a clear voice and presents methods of organization that do not seem overwhelming. Read full article >
Create Zones using the Gabai Principles
The Gabai Principles, created by Nicole Gabai, founder of B. Organized and author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life is a way of managing and prioritizing every section of your house. Frequently used items go in Zone 1, the most accessible area. Items you don’t use as often would go into zones 2 or 3 and stored in a less convenient place. Read more on Woman’s World >
Divide and Conquer Your Closet Chaos
Nicole Gabai, author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide To an Organized Life, recommends using “sectional organizing” as part of the Gabai Principles. Your closet gets divided into sections and zones that correspond to each group of similar garments. Nicole Gabai says, “It’s important to prioritize the things you use often, putting them in the most easy-to-access places.” Read more on Martha Stewart >
Stack with Strategy, Not Stress
Nicole Gabai, author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide To an Organized Life and founder of B. Organized, recommends using riser shelves for placing dinner plates underneath and small plates above. “That will always give you easier access than if you just piled bowls and dishes on top of each other,” she says. If you’re looking to up your kitchen organization game, the great news is that you don’t need to spend too much in the process.
Moving? Think Before You Box
“One mistake people make when packing is using a regular cardboard box for a container that won’t get opened for a while,” says Nicole Gabai, founder of B. Organized. “If your box has fabric or other delicate items in it, and it will be stored in the garage… plastic totes with a rubber gasket are ideal to protect your belongings from air and moisture.” Read more on Apartment Therapy >
Drawer Drama? Dividers to the Rescue
Nicole Gabai, the founder of B. Organized and the author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life is a big fan of drawer dividers. “They can make a huge difference,” she enthuses. The best ones are spring-loaded to create two or three sections in your drawer… which provides a compact area for your folded pants to sit which means no more digging through your drawer’s depths!” Read more on First for Women >
Unpack Your Life, Not Just Your Things
“I found that with many of the moves I’ve done, the upcharge was minimal compared to the cost of the overall move – and totally worth it to remove all the boxes and packing material all at once,” says Gabai, founder of B. Organized, a virtual professional organizing service. Read more on U.S. News & World Report >
Keep Must-have Items Close By
To stay productive, make sure all the tools you need to get your work done are within arms reach. This way you wont have to constantly interrupt your workflow when you need to retrieve something. says Nicole Gabai, founder of B. Organized and author of The Art of Organizing. It’s a simple way to stay focused and efficient. Read more on Best Life >
Organize by Prioritizing Use, Not Just by Sight.
I learned about an ingenious system from pro organizer Nicole Gabai, founder of B. Organized and the author of The Art of Organizing, called the “zones method.” With zoning, you prioritize the objects you use most often, putting those in the most convenience place — that’s Zone 1. Objects you used less often are for placement in Zone 2 or 3. Read more on the kitchn >
One room at a time. Stay focused. Get results.
Although it’s tempting to declutter a few drawers in the kitchen, one closet, and a corner in the garage, professional organizer Nicole Gabai, the founder of B. Organized and author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life, suggests finish a single room first before moving on to the next space. Read more on AARP >
Shrink it down to level up!
“Vacuum storage bags are great because you are compressing your belongings so you have more storage space in your home, luggage, or closet,” says Nicole Gabai, the founder of B. Organized, and the author of the bestseller The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life. “They’re great for sweaters, blankets…or any other bulky fabrics. Read more on Real Simple >
Make Moving Easier
In the hustle and bustle of moving day, organization and planning – and your own inventory list – come to the rescue. A case in point is when Nicole Gabai, CEO of B. Organized, assisted a client named Danielle with her transition from a large house in Vermont to a smaller apartment in New York. Read more on SpareFoot >
It’s Smart to Plan Ahead
“First plan your sections then your zones using the first two principles in my book,” says Nicole Gabai, the founder of B. Organized and author of The Art of Organizing: An Artful Guide to an Organized Life. “No matter how attractive or functional your storage containers are, they won’t help you get organized unless they’re the right containers for your specific needs.” Plan and measure first. Read more on the kitchn >
Find Great Style at Target
Nicole Gabai, author of The Art of Organizing and founder of B. Organized, suggests purchasing placemats and colorful paper napkins from Target. “Transform the appearance of your kitchen or dining area with these simple additions. Choose a color or theme that appeals to you and incorporate it into your decor,” Gabai said. Read more on the GoBankingRates >
Clockify
by Ivana Jakovljevic
We also talked with a professional organizer Nicole Gabai on the subject of proactivity. Based on her experience, being organized is a key strategy for being more proactive in life:
“When you are organized, you can stop living life reactively, driven by each little crisis, and instead take a more proactive, intentional approach to directing your own life. I’ve found that getting organized clears your mind so you can get on to the more important things in your life and spend more time doing what you really want to do.” Read more on Clockify >
