about things in place

I'm Standolyn Robertson, a Certified Professional Organizer. I founded Things in Place in 2000 to dovetail my enthusiasm for organizing with my skills, artistic talent and values.

Organizing Skills

Organizing Skills I excel at organizing because I start at the roots and work up. I recognize the emotional impact of the work that needs to be done. So I listen to you carefully, then quickly analyze and strategize before I start. Using this approach, I've helped clients surmount any challenge they present.

Artistic Talent

Artistic Talent My designer's eye helps me visualize creative new possibilities for using space. And my artistic nature spurs me to bring out your self-expression in our planning.

Values

Confidentiality and discretion. A client's trust is everything.
Respect. Clients' weak spots do not cancel out their many strengths. There is no judgement.
Individuality. Each client presents a unique set of challenges. And each has a unique measure of success: physical, fiscal, temporal, or emotional.
Self-determination. Clients have the right to keep what they want and let go of what they don't want.
Sustainability. Client commitment to a long-term strategy is vital.

Clients

I work with all types of people who seek help getting organized at home, at work, or both. My specialties include:

Entrepreneurs and home-based business owners.
Artists, writers, and other creative professionals.
New mothers and working mothers.
People who are chronically disorganized. I am the Programming Director for the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization.
People diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. About 50% of my ADHD clients are referred to me by psychologists and personal coaches.

Follow these links to learn more about me, about my organizing services and about working with a professional organizer.

"Having ADD is a challenge, and I needed to find more effective ways to keep paper from building up. Other organizers asked me to create my own structure. But Standolyn's structured system gave me confidence she knew what she was doing. She also helps by being positive. Now I feel more peaceful and in control of my home and my life. Having Standolyn's support makes me feel like I am not in this alone. She's the best professional organizer I've ever worked with" — S.G., Brookline, MA