The Organizing-Etc. Team
Professional Home Organizers
- Kansas City -
Welcome to Organizing-Etc.
Meet Karen
OWNER + LEAD HOME ORGANIZER
Hi, I'm Karen! I have been a professional organizer in Kansas City since 2015. With a background in sales & marketing and a lifelong side gig as a fitness instructor, I have found that keeping things organized is also a way to keep my mind organized. My family has moved several times and with each move, I've learned new and better ways to downsize, prepare and project manage for a stress-free (mostly) transition.
I get giddy when someone mentions their messy pantry, or that their closet is stuffed with clothes they don't even like. :) It's an opportunity for us to hear you, meet you where you are and find a solution to create functional and beautiful spaces you can enjoy.
Organization is so much more than shopping for cute containers. It is about giving you the tools to change your spaces and transform your life. We can't wait to meet you!
Meet Our Team
As my business grows, so does my team of pros - efficient, caring, and discreet organizers.
I choose only the best - people you can trust, who will hear you, and will work magic like no other.
Each of these experienced lead organizers has been carefully chosen to provide you the highest level of customer service and attention. Individually they are amazing organizers, but more importantly, they are all-around wonderful people. I love working with these ladies.
I know you will too!
Patricia
Patricia is a mom of 3, an exercise enthusiast, and one of the most genuine people you will ever meet. Growing up in a military family, she knows what it is like to move often and decide on items that are necessary and important. She takes great care in the details of our projects and truly enjoys getting to know our clients.
Breanna
Breanna and her husband have two little boys. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice but thankfully figured out that her true calling is in professional organizing. Her gentle spirit and patient demeanor help clients feel at ease when making tough editing decisions, making the process much more pleasant than expected.
Kristin
Kristin and her husband have three school aged children and live in the Lees Summit area. Don’t let her size fool you. This lady is small but mighty and often works circles around the best of us. She came to us with a strong desire to use her organizing skills to share with others and is always looking for ways to make things just a little bit better.
Dawn
Dawn and her husband have two teenage girls. She started her career as a classroom teacher and has also taught group fitness classes for many years. She has been an entrepreneur owning two successful businesses and is a self-proclaimed expert of tiny spaces. You will love getting to know her as she helps creates beautiful functional spaces in your home.
Julie
Julie has four grown boys (men) and six grandchildren who call her JuJu. She was a PE teacher in the Shawnee Mission Schools before retiring and starting her own roller-skating event business. She has been organizing with us almost from the beginning and her experience is one we often lean on as she has been involved in so many projects over the years.
Erin
Erin and her husband have three school aged boys. She taught in Shawnee Mission for several years before becoming an organizer. In addition to organizing homes, she also is a digital photo organizing master, making sense of clients’ photo storage needs. She is also a wonderful seamstress and will work on clients’ sewing projects from time to time.
Madison
Madison is a 3rd grade teacher in Shawnee Mission. She is our Digital Marketing Specialist. If you receive our newsletter or follow us on social media, Madison is the one bringing you all the details. She is very artistic and also has an industrious side for the best of both worlds. She has become a great asset to our team during the busy summer months.
“I hired Karen and her team to unpack and organize my kitchen and pantry the day I moved into our new home. They were amazing! They worked very hard to make everything just perfect. They even took the time to help me do a quick refresh in my master closet after an eight hour day. I will definitely use the Organizing-Etc. team for future projects.”
- NATALIE, Leawood
“I used Karen and her team to unpack and organize my kitchen and pantry the day I moved into our new home. They were amazing. They worked very hard to make everything was just perfect. They even took the time to help me do a quick refresh in my master closet after an eight hour day. I will definitely use Karen and her team for future projects.” - NATALIE
ORGANIZED HOME.
In-home decluttering, organizing and system creation for ANY room in your house. Bringing order from chaos is what we do.
ORGANIZED MOVE.
From packing to unpacking & initial home set-up, our move management services ease the stress of one of life’s biggest transitions.
ORGANIZED LIFE.
Our ETC. service offers organizing for every room in your house within one year as well as on-going maintenance options.
ORGANIZED HOME.
Learn all about Karen and her awesome team of professional organizers in Kansas City.
ORGANIZED RELOCATION.
Check out detailed services + rates for your professional organizing and moving your needs.
ORGANIZED LIFE.
Our ETC. Service offers a way for you to organize every room in your house within one year and keep up with the organizing systems over time. Re-set and Re-fresh!
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Organizing-Etc. | Professional Home Organizers
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“I cannot recommend Karen Swart and her team enough! We were in the Kansas City area for a full summer, filming “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning,” and Karen and her team were our behind the scenes death-cleaner helpers! They helped our Death Cleaners move quickly, efficiently, and thoroughly through people’s homes - and they did it with heart. Thank you, Karen! Stay Gentle!”
— J.J. DUNCAN, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF “THE GENTLE ART OF SWEDISH DEATH CLEANING”
