TESTIMONIALS
I’ve had the privilege of working with people from many backgrounds and places around the world.
These are a few of their stories.
When I embarked upon my journey with Kati (a referral from a good friend), I had no appreciation for how liberating and transformative every aspect of the experience would be. I was actually a bit of a skeptic, as my previous experiences with other organizers had only scratched the surface and were not designed to be sustainable.
Kati goes deep. What began with the goal to "just" declutter and reorganize my closets ended months later with all the contents of my apartment, organized in such a way that it will continue to bring joy, calm, and order to my life.
The work, however, was not easy; in fact, at times it was overwhelming and tedious, but the end result made every second and every dollar spent worth it. The work with Kati will have an influence on my life for years to come.
Kati is a calm and soothing teacher whose expertise, guidance, and encouragement were invaluable. She has a wonderful ability to deliver practical and creative solutions to maximize your space and achieve your vision.
Kati has an easy style — she encourages, but she does not push, and it is clear that this work is important to her.
The decluttering adventure has led to openness and less stress in my life.
JACQUELINE MURRAY, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | MANHATTAN, NY, USA
I originally reached out to Kati because I inherited a lot of sentimental items upon my grandmother's passing. I wanted to be able to honor her memory by being able to see, use, and admire all the heirlooms and memories that reminded me of her. It is from this grief that I realized I liked my apartment but felt the space to otherwise be constricting.
Enter Kati. From the moment she walked in and greeted me so warmly, I knew I had made the right choice. Throughout our work together, I always appreciated how she balanced a willingness to chat with a clear focus whatever that session's task was that day. As we tackled each category of KonMari® and my grief unraveled, I realized the KonMari® Tidying Festival on which we were embarking was going to have a much bigger impact for me.
Since we have finished our time together, I am so grateful for all of her help. The organizing solutions she implemented are some of the most ingenious I have ever seen and having a space in which everything has a function, home, or sparks joy (or all of the above) has made a world of difference for me. Hiring Kati was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and I can't recommend her enough.
REBECCA A., PROJECT SPECIALIST | MANHATTAN, NY
It was my overarching objective to create a sacred, light, and relaxing meditation teaching room, and I wanted my whole apartment to go with it. I think I can say that I have made a big dent across clothing, books, paper, and the kitchen. While not completely finished, it built momentum and strengthened my decluttering muscle, giving me confidence that this would be achievable.
The work with Kati set a solid foundation. It allowed me to do this through four immersive 12-hour days of clearing on my own. Tons of decisive purge, and 30 boxes later, I was done.
Kati showed me how to go through the steps of the KonMari Method®, and kept reminding me of my end goal, which helped put things in perspective. The questions she asked throughout helped me see the blind spots of my own journey of evolution. She possesses a good balance between being empathetic and disciplined in applying the methodology.
I had read the book, but in terms of working through the process and applying the principles, it was incredibly helpful to work with someone live. She is warm, fun, and methodical at the same time.
I appreciated how Kati tailored the KonMari Method® to my NYC apartment, where it’s not always possible to gather everything in one place. She was also very thoughtful about returning the space to a functional state at the end of each session, which made a big difference.
Kati is also very supportive after the session, and her check-ins make you feel that she really cares.
ALY L., TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE & MEDITATION TEACHER | MANHATTAN, NY, USA
Working with Kati was a delight! While going through my sentimental items, I shared some very painful memories, and Kati responded empathetically and supportively. Her insights and encouragement helped me to make decisions about items I had been stuck on for a long time. I left the session feeling so much more peaceful than when I started!
VALERIE P., PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENTIST | HACKENSACK, NJ, USA
Working with Kati over the last year has been genuinely life-changing. She’s helped us declutter and thoughtfully organize our home with kindness, patience, and efficiency. She’s incredibly respectful of the challenge of letting go, and I’ve never felt pressure to get rid of anything I haven’t wanted to.
Instead, we address the practicality of keeping things, where it will live in our home, and go from there.
After a handful of in-person sessions, we’ve worked together virtually for many months, and it’s astonishing how she remembers where everything is in our home. At this point, Kati almost feels like family. I cannot recommend her services highly enough.
JULIE C., CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINER | QUEENS, NY, USA
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I knew the KonMari Method® and had already read the book years ago, but attempts to do it on my own always stalled sometime around papers. I suspected the only way I would truly rid myself of the mental and physical clutter that kept me feeling so disorganized would be to hire a professional. But still, I resisted, thinking to myself, "Am I really going to hire someone just to tell me to throw things away? That seems like a waste of money." So there I remained, accumulating storage bins and never really being sure where to find anything.
Finally, the pandemic forced me to stay home and really contemplate the "stuff" I had around me. I felt ready to make changes, but at that point, I was so overwhelmed, I didn't know where to begin. Kati gave me the encouragement and gentle kick in the rear I needed! The best way I can describe it is like hiring a personal trainer for my house.
I was a bit skeptical about virtual KonMari® sessions, but Kati is such a pro that it felt like she was right there with me in my house within minutes. And she gave me clear instructions for how to keep going outside of our one-on-one sessions so I would keep up the momentum.
This whole process has gone beyond taming my clutter. Kati said so many insightful things that I kept thinking about long after our sessions. It actually changed some things about how I relate to my spouse.
Everyone in my house is happier now. I feel less stressed. It's been the best investment for my whole family. I wish I had done it years ago.
SARAH PETERS, TECHNOLOGY MARKETING MANAGER | HAZLET, NJ, USA
I used to have lots of clothes. I had so many clothes that I had several hangers with two shirts on them! I didn't like choosing my daily outfit, and it was very painful to even think about packing for vacation. The situation made me feel quite overwhelmed; so, to cope, I started choosing a very narrow variety from them (clothes I knew matched). I didn't dive into downsizing for years, but I knew it would be helpful.
Kati helped me solve this too-many-clothes nonsense by methodically (one by one) identifying what I wanted to keep and what could and/or must go. She was very empathetic, focused, and practical, and we were able to make progress on this challenge at an excellent pace.
Now, I feel much more at ease regarding my clothing. I can scan all my daily clothes at once and wear all these clothes in a couple of weeks. I only have clothes I enjoy wearing and all the clothes I have fit me. It was quite an achievement.
JOÃO C., POET | VILA NOVA DE GAIA, PORTUGAL
When I mentioned to friends that I was going to start working with a certified KonMari® Consultant, people said, “Oh no, that’s scary.“ Like me, they had the impression that the approach was extreme and that I would be forced to give up precious things to achieve an imposed ideal.
In my first consultation with Kati, I understood immediately that nothing would be imposed on me. Instead, I knew I would be supported with sensitivity and a soothing, clear method.
I am a very organized person who has always drawn a lot of comfort from creating an orderly and beautiful environment. Working while raising children in a Manhattan apartment overwhelmed my ability to keep my home as clear and spacious as I like it. My home started draining me as I would look around and think, I need to organize this, and I need to go through that.
I was so relieved and happy to have an ally in making my environment joyful again. Kati brought energy and sensitivity to the process. One of the most helpful things I learned from her was to remember that somebody else will feel excited about an item I am ambivalent about. It helped me release a feeling of obligation to hold onto something valuable or sentimental, but that was becoming a burden. Kati’s goal was to support me in having my home the way I want it. Time spent working with her was pleasurable, and the results have greatly increased the quality of my outer and inner life. Thank you, Kati!
KATIE SMETHURST, FOUNDER WISH SUCCESS ACUPUNCTURE & HERBS | MANHATTAN, NY, USA
A move to a new house is coming soon. The closer I got to the move, the more obvious it became: I only want to take things into this new house that are really important to me. But how do I find out which these things are? That was when I decided: I wanted a home organizer and tidy coach. Because I already knew that it was difficult for me to sort things out. After all, inherited dishes, unworn clothes, and unread books were piling up in my apartment.
I met Kati in an online storytelling course and immediately found her likable. And even if I live in Hamburg and she is in New York, it was clear to me that, if at all, I just wanted to tidy up with her.
And that was precisely the right decision! Kati accompanied me perfectly. With the appointments, she adapted to my needs and possibilities super flexible and at the same time made sure that I stayed on track. She facilitated the tidy sessions with ease, humor, and empathy. She asked the right questions and made very practical suggestions that made decisions, some of which I had struggled with for years, very easy.
Tidying up with Kati was the best present I've given myself in a long time. It changed the way I see what I own and, ultimately, the life I lead. I really appreciate the things that are mine now because I have intentionally chosen them. And that just makes me feel good!
MEIKE KÖHLER, HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER | HAMBURG, GERMANY
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It was a relief to have Kati's assistance with unburdening all the stuff and clutter that had taken over my life in recent years. It can be overwhelming to attempt to tackle it all on one's own. Kati's reassuring voice guiding and directing the process made it flow smoothly and even enjoyably, especially when difficult decisions arose. From the start, she was professional, always reflecting back to my ideal lifestyle and vision for my life and home. Yet,her gentle and kind spirit, as well as her ease and sense of humor, made it feel as though I was just going through my piles of stuff with a close friend. So grateful to have had her fueling the fire under the decluttering process of my home!
LYNDA F., HOMEMAKER | QUEENS, NY, USA
If you're looking for a true expert who is trustworthy, reliable, and fun - Kati is the one.
When I started working with Kati, I felt overwhelmed at times and somewhat stuck in life. I had a hard time letting some things go, but many of them were weighing me down instead of making me happy. Now that we went through all five KonMari® categories, I couldn't be happier. I feel much lighter and freer and, in general, more in the flow.
I won't lie; decluttering is hard. But having Kati's help made it so much easier. She is extremely empathetic and guided me by asking the right questions and offering the support I needed. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.
FELICIA C., SCRUM MASTER | BROOKLYN, NY, USA
I hired Kati primarily to deal with my clothes. I enjoy to dress and express and had gotten sick of the giant disconnect between my love for clothes and the way I treated them for lack of time and space.
Kati has studied and internalized everything there is to know about organizing, is meticulous, and has devised her own strategies for different categories. But what is most remarkable is her emotional intelligence, her astute sense of what makes *me* (a person) tick, hence enabled me to not only deal with the items at the moment but to maintain order.
The number of shoes I have amassed over the years made me giggle with nervous surprise (over 90 pairs) because most of them had been hidden for many years. While Kati encouraged getting rid of some, she impressed me by acknowledging "my love" for all shoes and set the goal to create space for me to actually see and enjoy them, to instead identify and lose items with no emotional attachment.
Kati left me with a list of achievable goals and a new behavior toward shopping and order that feels completely custom made. This can be an intimate process, and I cannot think of a more respectful, intelligent, and sensitive person to do it with.
JULIA RÖHL, EDITORIAL MAGAZINE PRODUCTION | BROOKLYN, NY, USA
I greatly benefited from Kati's professional help with decluttering the section in my home that I have been avoiding going through for three years: My books. I knew I needed to pass on as my work of 20 years came to its closure, but I was stuck.
Having half a day session with Kati was exactly what I needed to be able to go through my books and teaching materials. Kati was highly attuned to my process of letting go and also very proactive and present when I felt stuck and needed a new strategy or perspective. I appreciate Kati's sensitivity, attention, and focus. I felt being lovingly held, encouraged, and celebrated. I also discovered that just this one session generated a lot of movement in my life, including finding the best possible new homes for my books and teaching resources that were a part of my life for so long! I highly recommend Kati's service for anyone who is looking to move and discover something new in their life or just to become clear about where they are now.
SVETLANA ZABOLOTNAIA, TEACHER | BROOKLYN, NY, USA
You want to work with Kati. The most important thing to know is that she asks the right questions with a knowing, firm, and kind approach to help you move through your attachments and realize what is really important and what isn't. It is truly freeing.
I am considered an organized person. Even still, I had the same drawers filled with small things - photos, notes, jewelry, pens - accumulated for projects that had been waiting for years to be completed. I literally felt physically lighter when we completed our sessions.