Projects

"As a design professional, it is always easy to visualize the potential... a great tool, except when it means you overlook how hard it might be to achieve that vision! I had been planning to transform my basement into a play area for my kids, as well as create a functional & pleasant laundry room. After many failed attempts, I couldn't take the leap to break through all the stuff accumulated from my work, family members downsizing, and friends moving away. Alison helped me plan a strategy and in a timely fashion we conquered the obstacles! Alison was systematic and efficient with time and energy, while always being considerate about possible sentimentality and attachment to things. Thank you Good Order!"

Alex A. - Designer

"With the sale of our mother’s house after she transitioned to an independent living situation, we needed to organize the contents of her house in very short order. It became clear that my siblings and I did not have the time or energy to complete this task in time and called Alison of Good Order to see if she could help. Alison understood our challenge and immediately began to craft a plan to complete the project on time and in a fashion that worked for our family. Alison appreciates that this can be a trying and emotionally charged process for a family. She approached the project with care and purpose, continually adjusting her strategy to meet the changing needs of individual family members and the situation. She was endlessly patient and compassionate with all of us while making sure that things were completed when needed. She took on any and all tasks that needed to be done along the way while keeping everyone in the loop. Alison brought order to our chaos, completed everything that needed to be done and on time. We are all so grateful for her help and could not recommend her more highly!"

Matthew M.

“We are a family with four children and little time. We needed help getting out from underneath the mountain of stuff we had accumulated over the years. Alison arrived and tackled it all, with common sense and sensitivity. She involved the kids in culling their things. She found good homes for the things we were ready to pass on. She had great solutions for organizing what we needed to keep. We never imagined we would be inviting guests to see our garage or furnace room, but we found ourselves doing exactly that (and then passing Alison’s name along to people who needed her help too!) We felt very comfortable leaving her at our place while we were out. She is trustworthy, diligent and smart, and involved us only as much as she needed to. We have been thrilled with her services.”

Alan B.

“Working with Alison was amazing. She really knows how to approach a move/downsize in the most efficient way. She kept us organized and on track and provided just the right amount of motivation to keep us going. Alison made our lives and time going through a major move/downsize as easy as it could have been by taking responsibility for getting things done, ensuring we had boxes, doing tons of packing for us, making runs to drop donations, arranging pick up of toxic goods, arranging destruction of old electronics and shredding, suggesting capable movers, organizing and overseeing the actual move day. We would highly recommend Alison if you want to help with, or merely to simplify, your move.”

Jay B. and Michelle M.

“I was delighted by how well Alison handled the recent clear out of my old house and junk-filled garage that had been rented for years. Quite frankly I did not know where to begin, since I live in a different part of the city and no longer have a car. Alison was a model of efficiency and tact. She stayed in close contact with me at all times, sending photos and text messages as needed. As a result, I felt completely confident that everything was going to be ready in time for sale. I wholeheartedly recommend Alison Liphardt and Good Order.”

Joan L.