In Good Order magic!
We are so grateful that most of our business comes through referrals from satisfied clients and suppliers. Please read the comments below from some of these happy clients!
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residential organizing testimonials
The creative and resourceful staff at In Good Order helped me with a total reorganization of my home office; while I was at work, they performed miracles. Heather and Christie took the stress out of the entire project and set up a system that made sense. I now have an efficient, contemporary, stylish but also practical home workspace. It went from hrrrmp to hip in no time. And the process was FUN! I will work with them again. In Good Order… In Good Time… In Good Budget… In Good Cheer! – Doug O’Neill
Thank you so much Heather for all the help and good guidance you gave our daughter. She is thrilled with her ‘newly organized’ closet and drawers! I gather that you both did quite a lot of work and that, in the end, she had 6 bags of clothes to give away. This is very impressive that you were able to guide her in this respect. I would certainly recommend your services to anyone who is in need of organizing their small (or even large) living space. Bravo for a job well done! - Lyse St-Jacques-Ayoub
In Good Order was a wonderful find! What a tall task I gave Christie! Two siblings had moved in together in a small downtown condo. They needed help! Christie worked very professionally with both to help them make this move a success. Decluttering, rearranging, and Christie finding all the newest organizational materials made this a great success. I am sure I now have the best organized and accessible storage locker with items easily accessible to move in and out. Thank you Christie for your skills, great ideas and patience in working with hectic schedules! I would heartily recommend In Good Order to all! The personalized service, excellent communication and budgeting were all just terrific. - S. H.
Dear Christie, My session with Heather Shute for an interior design consultation about my living room was very useful. It was great to have someone to bounce ideas off of – and she helped me make choices out of what were too many possibilities floating in my head! Heather was extremely courteous and very thorough. I really appreciated her help and suggestions. The visual references she sent in follow-up were very helpful. Some of her suggestions I’ll definitely use, and some I’ve taken into consideration. Her visit inspired me to move forward – I’m really glad I called her in. - Tina Blazer, Professional Organizer, Spot On Space Management
It took years to confront my basement from hell and I realized I needed an organizer. I called several before getting the right vibe from Christie of “In Good Order”. I’d put things downstairs since we moved in, intending to get to them, before the job transfer came. I’m a nostalgic pack-rat, have a bad back, and my organizational attention span is roughly that of the common housefly.
Christie saw through this and she was excellent – completely neutral on my attachments and empathetic to my need to dispose of things to people who will treasure them as I would have. Christie came and helped me fix it.
She was easy to speak to, extremely hard working, and clear about what had to happen to meet my goals. I didn’t need to buy a new storage system, and about half her bill (which was bang-on what was expected) was off-set by income from the clutter that ended up being of value, once Christie pointed me toward who might buy it. Thanks, Christie! See you when we move again! - Don
The sale of the house was a record success. It was on the market for 4 days and sold with one offer for $51,000 over ask! This would not have been possible with out your help and guidance. The house looked amazing and the clients were really pleased with the outcome despite all the disruption. I have passed your name on to some of my associates with a glowing report. - K.C.
Hi Christie, Lisa did a fabulous job! Thank you. She is hard working and professional. I would recommend your services anytime. - Tammy Gillingwater
This service is unique. Yes, it is about organizing, but perhaps more important, it is about re-thinking how busy people use space and enjoy the things that give meaning and comfort to the home. Christie recognizes the demands of busy lives with working families, and the ease with which things can accumulate and wind up on the “to do later” lists or the “ if only I had time “ charts. She works with you to help you understand how to manage and streamline your life, your stuff. And your time. She does all of this with enormous energy, humour, good will and great ideas.
I recommend her highly; her work is worth every penny, and will pay for itself over and over in saved space, organization, and time for other things. - Michael Smith, Superintendent of Education, Toronto District School Board
small business organizing testimonials
Outstanding value! Christie and In Good Order provide a superior, high value service to anyone needing to make better use of their office and home space. The approach to working with the client is professional in a thoughtful, disciplined and thorough way. The process is effective and efficient because of the methodical and rigorous effort to make the change work for the client; it’s not just about the supplier’s way of making things neat and tidy! The result for the client is more than orderly space; it’s liberating. - Alan Kay, Change Management Consultant, The Glasgow Group
Thank you sooooooo much Christie. You and your gang were SUPERB. As always we could not have done it without you. You always make the seemingly impossible, eminently possible. You are a miracle worker.You are truly the best. – Karen Liberman, Executive Director, Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
Christie, your space planning expertise was exactly what we needed! When our small office gained 5 new staff members within just a few months, we were concerned that we might have to move to a new space. Christie showed us how to rearrange, de-clutter and re-purpose, and we were able to accommodate everyone’s needs without feeling cramped. Open concept offices can be a challenge, but Christie knew exactly what to do, even when we weren’t exactly sure of what we wanted. For a non-profit organization on a tight budget, not having to move to a new office saved us so much money. Thank you so much! - Allison Jack, Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID)
Christie, Your work is excellent. By delegating my firm’s administrative planning and procedures to a true professional and implementing change and organizational systems to my professional practice, you have allowed me to be the best I can be in my areas of specialization. Thank you and keep up the good work. - S. M.
move management testimonials
In Good Order was referred to me by a concerned friend who knew I had a basement in serious need of sorting, organizing and boxing up for a cross country move.
Christie and her team were exactly what I needed and from the moment I met both Christie and Diana I knew I was in excellent hands. Diana provided me not only with physical support and a unique set of organizational skills, but also much needed empathy and positivity — “Yes we can get through this!” — and we did! I honestly could not have completed this project without their expertise.
Thank you Christie and Diana! – Kathy Russell
Christie and her team can really get things done! Personable and insightful; I know Christie can help any client arrive at a set of pragmatic solutions to any kind of home design or organization project.
When my father needed support in making the move to downsize from his three-story-plus home of twenty-five years — I knew exactly who to call: In Good Order. It was going to be a long multi-phase project — emotionally-charged — that was definitely going to challenge me and my father.
And as the timeframe inevitably grew shorter and I extended the scope with unplanned renovations to his new condo — Christie and Heather only shone brighter. From enthusiasm, inspiration and design savvy; to patience, good humour and always excellent coffee — plus the kind of advice only experience can give! — In Good Order’s talent helped us achieve what we could never have done alone.
The breadth and depth of your services is absolutely priceless. Thank you so much! - R. G.
Christie of In Good Order helped downsize my parents from a large home that they lived in for 40 years, to a condominium. She was friendly, patient and understanding with them. Christie did the physical work and helped my parents sort through the many items to decide what was for keeps, donation or garbage. A task my parents were not physically up to doing on their own.
She then, in a very organized manner, promptly removed the donation and garbage items from the house, and took them to their proper place.
She carefully packed and labelled the “keep” items for the move to the condominium. After the move, she unpacked the items and put them in their proper place, including organizing the storage area. The work was always done with a friendly smile and a professional demeanour. We were very pleased with Christie’s services. We would work with her again, and would highly recommend her. The hourly rate charged and time billed were reasonable.Thank you Christie! - P.G.
Hey Christie, well…congratulations you did a great job. My folks had a great transition and move-in experience as a result. - R. B.
Christie and In Good Order, Thank you so much for taking care of our Aunt V during such a stressful time in her life. Although she has had support from our family, they have not been able to be with her during much of the details of the move. Your support has been invaluable in helping her get through this both practically and emotionally. It is her ninetieth birthday tomorrow! – R. W.
Thank you to you and your assistants, I am very pleased with my new place. I will be changing a few things around, but generally my possessions are in a place where I would like them. It is always a pleasure being looked after by you, especially the glass of scotch at the right moment. - G. B.
Christie, Thank you very much for all your help organizing and moving. Your focus and expertise have been a great inspiration. - A. M.
Dear Christie, Heather & Co., My husband and I have been ‘wowed’ by your services and broadcast your good works to all we know. Thank you HUGELY for your kindness and efficiency. – S. B.
My dear Christie, Thank you again for your much needed experience and willing ways. - L. C.
Christie, Thank you! so much. It was huge and I couldn’t imagine doing the move without In Good Order. – C. A.
Thanks with all my heart for the very unique help you provided me through IN GOOD ORDER services. You made easier for me, in my seventies, the move from my old house to my new condominium and assisted me also with the planning and renovation of the new place. All this with expertise and efficiency at all times. - F.G.