Client Testimonials
Hi Yve, September 2011
Just wanted to say Thanks again immensely for all your hard work! We absolutely LOVE our new basement! There is so much space now..... Going down there & seeing everything so organized makes me SO happy & stress-free! You were a dream to work with & are such a sweet person! You made it so easy! I have already told all my friends & co-workers about your business & how wonderful you are!
We have already done a couple new things, like adding the new bookcase with all those books & moved the mattresses & food area.
Hope you are doing well! I will keep in touch :)
Sincerely,
Cyndie D. from Faiport, NY
Thanks so much Yve! April 2011
It was really great meeting and working with you - I feel cleansed of my clutter :)
Truly though what a life saver...I feel much more confident I will keep this new habit going!
Emma M. Pittsford, NY
Dear Yve, February 2011
"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation to you for all of the help that you have given to me with my home organization challenges. From the moment I contacted you prior to our move to the Rochester area, you have been an absolute pleasure to work with. After the movers dropped all of our things off back in July of this past year; you provided an irreplaceable service. In fact, my husband says wherever we move from this point forward, Yve must commit to help us get setup! Having you work with me on setting up a system to not only get organized - - but stay organized has been fantastic. It was so overwhelming to see boxes and boxes of my belongings come into our new home and not have a clue what the most logical way to setup to and best utilize the space. You and I talked about the fact that sometimes when you have lots of space which we do, it can be just as challenging as not having enough space. It is not how much space you have, it's how you use the space you have! Starting in the kitchen was a great idea. You really helped me to pause and give some thought to how I like to work in a kitchen, how I cook, what tools I really use and just as important - - how the kitchen functions for my family as a gathering space. Who the heck ever actually thinks before unloading boxes and storing in the first available drawer or open space??!! Well, Yve, the fact that you have such a calming demeanor and take the time to ask the right questions to ensure functionality and happiness in the space makes me see how important that is to me. Most of us just dwell on getting things put away and out of sight but never on how long term, less clutter and great use of space, can actually make you really feel better and really appreciate your spaces.
Moving on to the closets was our next challenge and having you there with me was so helpful. Your constant question, "Do you love it" helped me part with clothes and accessories that could be donated to a charity organization. It is great that these items have now been put to good use by people who need them. Sure did help that you itemized everything and even offered to take to the charity of choice. Somehow if it had been left to me I probably would still have bags of clothes and good intentions cluttering some area in my basement or a closet in my home...but I bet you knew that didn't you!!
I love the fact that you gave me so many tips to stay organized. From time to time you even give homework assignments to your clients on ways to not re-enter that clutter zone, how cool is that! It's obvious that you really care about your clients not just for the time that you are with them sorting and organizing but for the long term. It is so refreshing to work with someone who really has the best interest of her clients as a priority. I cannot thank you enough for the gift of organization and helping me understand how much it can make a difference in the quality of my life and that of family."
Most Sincere Appreciation,
Debbie W.
Rochester, NY
"Dear Yve, thank you so much for all you did to help me organize my home, I couldn't have done it without you. When we started the project I thought that you would just come in and tell me how to organize myself, what I did not expect is that you actually made me rethink why I was keeping things I no longer needed. I am now applying these methods to all my organizing decisions. My home feels so much better now that all the clutter is gone. I can't believe the difference! Thanks a million!"
Barbara C. (Pittsford, NY)
"Yve - Thank you! I am loving all the changes and convenience of things being in the right place!"
Stephanie S. (Pittsford, NY)
"Yve to the rescue! We were completely weighed down by the clutter in my house. We had no idea how or where to start...Our 5 year old son wanted to have his friends over but I was embarrassed and wouldn't let anyone see our house. My husband and I were constantly arguing about the house and I can't tell you how many times I tried to do it myself only to become frustrated and overwhelmed. I was reluctant to spend the money to have someone come in and help me organize. I thought that I should be bright enough to be able to figure out how to do it on my own. I finally swallowed my pride and called Yve Irish with OrganizingByYve.com Yve was absolutely wonderful. I was embarrassed to even let her in my house. But she was so warm and compassionate and totally non-judgmental.
Her positive approach to the entire project gave me hope and made me realize that I really could have the home I always dreamed of. Yve and I worked side by side to get control of the clutter. She wasn't pushy or bossy making me throw out everything that we own. She helped me to choose what we needed to enrich our lives and create the living space we most wanted. As we worked together, Yve taught me how to organize and together we gave everything in our home a place of its own. I can't thank her enough for her hard work, patience, understanding and care. Now when I walk into my clutter-free home I know that I am in control and that we are creating the best environment for our son to grow up in. The money we spent was a bargain for the peace and harmony we have gained in our home."
Joanne & Vincent (Fairport, NY)
"My home office was such a mess it wasn’t even functional. I hired Yve and she came in while I was on vacation. When I came home I just couldn’t believe the difference! All the clutter was gone. I never would have been able to tackle this project on my own. Hiring Yve was such an easy solution."
Debra C. (Brighton, NY)
"Thank you very much Yve! Before you helped me, my living space was a mess! Because of your expertise, you gave me many ideas about organizing. Together, you and I changed my messy living space into a beautiful living area where I can find my valuables. Through this experience, I am able to enjoy my living space without feeling overwhelmed. You are the best!”
Carol W. ( Rochester, NY)
"Since moving into our house as a young family many years ago, the basement had become a real source of discontent and chaos in my life. I didn't like going down to the basement to get something nor to put something away, which was next to impossible since nothing really had a proper home. Guests couldn't enter my basement without me feeling embarrassed. Over the years, I constantly entertained the thought that I would someday soon have the time to straighten everything up myself, and I really felt I had some baseline organizational understanding and skills to be able to do it myself.
My husband and I recently decided that the task was really too large and my time was too sparse, so we pursued the services of a professional organizer. Yve stood out to us at our consultation as someone who was highly professional, effective and efficient. She was that and SO much more. I truly appreciated all of Yve's services, which included dropping off car-loads of donations for me. Her leadership and guidance made a task that seemed so challenging become so attainable, and I am completely satisfied with how the basement now looks and with how it is now functional and clutter-free! I realize that I really could not have gotten this long-desired result by myself. It was truly a pleasure to work with Yve, and I highly recommend her services to anyone interested in organizing their home and getting the job done efficiently and well."
Cheryl P. (Rochester, NY)
" I had several organizing sessions with Yve Irish in March of 2007. During these sessions Yve worked with me to help get my basement organized and manageable. Before my consult my basement probably looked like most people's...a overflow of toys, craft projects and laundry.
Yve started off reviewing the situation and discussed with me which items to keep and some very helpful tips on how to get and stay organized. Then she rolled up her sleeves and jumped right in. She worked tirelessly to help me achieve a basement that was de-cluttered and I could be proud of. She helped me determine which items were necessary and how to store them. The end result was a craft room that I could craft in instead of moving piles around, and a separate area where I could do laundry.
After each session Yve gave me goals that I could accomplish on my own. In no time I had tackled the junk drawers and linen closet. Using Yve's methods I was inspired to organize throughout the house. During this process she offered the guidance, support and encouragement that helped me maximize my results.
I would highly recommend using Yve Irish for your organizational needs. She has an obvious commitment to quality, reliability and integrity. During the organizing process I never felt pressured to part with anything, or felt judged in any way. In the end I had an organized home that has proved to be invaluable to my family and a great stress reducer (imagine knowing where everything is in your home!). An added bonus is that I now fully consider my purchases before bringing home any item that I may not truly need. It's cut my urge to impulse shop down to a minimum and that means more money stays in my pocket. Thank you Yve!"
Lisa W. (Pittsford, NY)