Linda,
I cannot believe how much my outlook has changed since I started working with you. I
regularly tell people that it was some of the best time and money I have ever spent. The
process you showed me for working through my clutter at work was very easy to adopt, and I
have translated it to many areas of my home. I feel that I can think more clearly and work
more efficiently with so much less stuff to look at, and my classroom and home feel so much
lighter as well as more spacious and welcoming. I truly appreciate your generosity with your
time and knowledge--the fact that you hauled things away to take to donation centers for me
made the process much less overwhelming than it could have been. I have, and will continue
to, recommended you to anyone who asks.
Thank you so much for all of your help!
Krista Hughes
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"Dear Linda,
I wanted to touch base with you and let you know how far I have come. My goal was to have
all my papers in order by the end of the year and I met it. Thanks to your help I can keep
organized my 3 different business practices. Instead of my age old pattern of taking every
paper I touch and throwing it into a pile to someday be filed in what turned out to be a random
place. I now worked on it and put it away. When I need to work on something, no longer do I
have to spend time searching for it. My desk is no longer piled high with papers. I am
working my way through my third label cartridge. It is always ready to go. Labels really
makes things easier to find. I have stuck to the color coding and no longer have things in the
wrong place.
Thank you so much for your help in setting up a system and getting me started. I was so
overwhelmed at setting up a home office. Now things are much more manageable and so
much less stressful!"
Sincerely,
Marcy Lenard
Amherst, NY
January, 2011
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"Dear Linda-
Many thanks for turning my nightmare into an organized dream. I highly recommend your
services. May you enjoy a very successful new year."
With Appreciation-
Janis Ruggiero
December 2010
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"Linda,
A quote from my yearly Murphy update letter that I send out at the holidays, titled, "The year
of the purge and splurge". "This year I put my energy into organizing my 19 year collection of
stuff. One of my splurges was to hire an organizer to help me. It feels really good to have
sorted and shed things for giveaway etc and to actually see the basement and garage floor. It
is a pleasure to actually know where things are located and belong. I must admit though,
that I have become rather testy about anything new possibly coming into MY basement and
messing things up."
Thanks again for all of your help."
Vicki Murphy
Amherst, NY"
February 2010
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"We are s-l-o-w-l-y getting places for everything. I wish you were here so we do it right and
with organization. However everything is labeled (difference between 396 address and 663
address.)
I cannot thank you enough for all your help. We never would have been able to move without
your help."
Kathy McKeown
Medina, NY
February, 2010
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"I have a large walk-in storage closet in my condo which serves as attic, basement, and
garage. Over the years it has been a true mess, so much so that it resembled the
stereotypical closet that stuff falls out of when the door is opened. I didn't even know what
was in there. While I made cursory attempts to straighten it out, the space still was not
being used to its full potential. Enter Linda Birkinbine. Linda has a keen eye for what should
go where. She studied the layout and proceeded to arrange things in such a way that the
closet is not only organized, but it looks great too. It's a huge time saver to be able to walk in
there and see what I want at a glance.
Linda is a very talented and creative organizer and highly skilled at what she does. And she
taught me that being organized really does simplify one's life."
Barbara Kentner
Washington, DC
November, 2009
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"Linda and I have shared clients that are trying to organize their lives and maximize their
space. Linda provides the strategy and road map. I provide the cabinetry and accessory
products. Linda is very adept at space analysis and systemization. Her clients seem to reap
great rewards from their time spent with her"
Diana Augspurger
CEO Creative Storage
June 2008
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"Linda was professional, had amazing ideas and I was pleased with the results. I highly
recommend Linda to organize your life!!"
Lauren Fix
June 2008
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"Dear Linda,
Thank you so much for taking the time to join our PTSA Leadership Conference and sharing
your expertise with us. Your workshop was very popular. Those in attendance (including
myself) really enjoyed and appreciated the information you provided. I hope you enjoyed the
event as well. Thanks again!"
Sincerely,
Mary Greenwald
February, 2008
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"Linda worked with us on setting up a home office. We previously had "parts" of the office
scattered about in different areas of our home and it was causing things to pile up. We kept
trying to fight our natural tendencies.
Linda came in and very quickly showed us to work with our tendencies and streamline
everything in to one area. It has been amazing how much this has improved the flow for the
mail, bill paying, and correspondence. In addition, she had us set up a very visible weekly
calendar/activity schedule that we are pulling together every Sunday and rolling out in a quick
family meeting. We have used it weekly since her visit and it has helped us to make sure
that we haven't missed anything, that there are no conflicts and that we plan for weekly
activities such as laundry and grocery shopping. Things are running much more smoothly!
Thanks again to Linda for all of her help."
Charlene Miraglia
Orchard Park, NY
August, 2007
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"Hey, Linda,
I don't know if Susan has had the time to tell you, but, they sold their house in 10 days for
$$$,$$$...isn't that terrific? Thank you for all you did...I am sure it contributed to this fast
sale."
Barbara Holub
Raleigh, North Carolina
April, 2007
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"As a former health sciences librarian and colleague, I enjoyed working with Linda and was
most impressed with her organizational skills. After Linda became a professional organizer, I
read and followed her organizing advice that appeared in Buffalo News articles.
She guided me through the process of weeding out items that would be discarded or donated
to charity and helped me to develop a system of organizing my closet that is still in place
today. Linda was thoughtful, energetic, and supportive, saving me hours of time and
aggravation. We had a great time working together and I am looking forward to treating myself
to Linda’s professional organizing services again this summer!"
Susan Grossman
Williamsville, NY
Summer, 2007
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"Linda,
Just a quick note to let you know how much I appreciated your help. Giving me the exact
resources for websites was so helpful for my book. I'll keep you posted to it's print date."
Julie Dana
Author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell"
April, 2006
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"Dear Linda,
Thanks for all your work in getting the Upstate NY NAPO meeting together. I found it
to be very productive & helpful & encouraging. I look forward to more get togethers
and the opportunity to get to know you and the others better."
See you in Nov,
Karen Sheesley
April, 2005
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"Dear Linda,
Thank you so much for helping me take my "first step." I enjoyed meeting you and
look forward to working with you in the future to conquer my chaos. See you on the
26th."
Sincerely,
Lynn Greene
Grand Island, NY
September, 1999
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"Hi Linda,
Thanks for all your help yesterday. It is with renewed enthusiasm that I am tackling
other small manageable projects. I actually can't wait until tomorrow when I'm going to
get on my hands and knees and wash the wood floor in the dining room-now that I
can actually see the floor!
I'm hoping to get some of those suggested items at Target this weekend.
If you ever need a reference/testimonial from a satisfied customer-you can count on
me."
J. Parks
Youngstown, NY
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"Dear Linda,
Thank you for the 2 articles. They will inspire me more. I am so grateful to you for
your classes and the materials you provided. I've already completely organized one
room. I have a den and basement to finish. You've given me some great tools. I've
never been this motivated before--Thank you. Keep hoping for a Container Store
here.
Thank you again."
Fondly,
Eileen Wozniak
Williamsville, NY
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"Dear Linda,
I can't thank you enough for all of your help-things are looking pretty good, but I am
sure I will need a little refresher when things settle down."
Sincerely,
Sally Green
Boston, NY
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"Dear Linda,
I just wanted to drop yo a note to let you know how much I enjoyed your class last
week. You did a great job. Your presentation style, handouts, examples were all
effective. Congratulations on a job well done..."
Paula Gedeon
Williamsville, New York
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"Linda is an energetic business woman who has helped me get control over my
clutter! She is so accommodating and goes out of her way to make the organization
process as painless as possible. The peace that comes over me when I experience
my home neatly organized is energizing. I call Linda when things seem out of control
and she helps me get back on track. Her services are a good investment in serenity".
Connie Schweitzer
Williamsville, NY
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"Dear Linda,
I have enjoyed working with you at our busy Medi-Spa. Now my office runs more
smoothly as everything is put in its place, which makes the office look less cluttered.
Your knowledge of helpful tools that are available to us was very beneficial. I love my
new labeling system, storage containers, file folders, etc.
I will look forward to the days ahead where we can learn more from you about
"Keeping It Organized!"
Fondly,
June Mare Russo"
Williamsville, NY
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"Dear Linda,
Thank you so much for organizing my cabinet at work! I am so thrilled with how
functional it is, and I have been showing it off to everyone. All my clients are
impressed with how net it is when I open the door!
I honestly believe this is the best tip someone has ever given me.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
Sincerely,
Wendy Schiffman
Williamsville, NY
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"Linda has been such an inspiration in helping me organize life. When I moved into
my house, I was so overwhelmed in how to organize my kitchen. Linda helped in
giving me ideas to best utilize the flow of the kitchen. She labeled my pantry so
everything has a place. This has definitely helped me cut down on shopping costs
because now I can find everything. She has even helped me in organizing storage by
utilizing containers and boxes in ways I would have never thought. The stress is less
when you"re organized!"
Sheri Poole
Williamsville, NY
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"Dear Linda -
YOU are DYNAMITE!!! Thank you....obviously this is a work to be continued!...so
exciting, isn't it?!"
Julie Spina
Buffalo, New York
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"Hi Linda!
Thanks so much..yeah, I love my new room...the girls love it too!
It was really great to work with you and I am glad you received your check."
Mary Friona
Buffalo, NY
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"Dear Linda,
I just wanted to write and thank you for the beautiful work you did on our "Clean
Sweep" project. My kitchen has never looked more fabulous, and the ideas you
shared were so creative. Thank you for so generously sharing your talent with us!"
Sincerely,
Jodi Johnston
Buffalo, NY
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"Hi Linda,
I have taken both of your classes through the Williamsville Community Ed with your
most recent one just this past May. I thought it was very informative and you
presented the class with interest and sufficient materials in an orderly fashion. VERY
"ORGANIZED" I MUST ADD!
I even checked out your website. Your are now officially part of my "Favorites" list."
Theresa Marcotte
Town of Tonawanda, NY