About Me
With over 10 years experience in decluttering, organising and transforming clients spaces, there is no space I haven’t seen and conquered.
I have a long passion for creating calm and order in homes around Adelaide and beyond (country trips are my favourite!) and with over 10 years experience I have seen almost everything. I love a good challenge!
When faced with disorder and chaos I’m at my happiest, sorting through clutter to create order and reclaim calm in my clients homes and lives again.
My aim for every home that I work in is to restore a sense of calm and order before I leave, because I see the pure relief and joy it brings time and time again.
More about me
- When I’m not decluttering and organising you’ll find me either at home, my happy place or having coffee with friends, hiking the Adelaide hills, dreaming of winter, catching a movie or reading yet another book.
- Having an organised home for me means having time for all these things that are important and spark joy for me.
- My home motto has always been ‘A place for everything and everything in its place’. When everything is treasured and respected and in its place, there is no room for clutter.
- IKEA Tidy Technician: In January 2020 I was selected as one of 10 tidy technicians Australia wide to give lucky clients room makeovers using all Ikea products. Rooms range from pantry, laundry, wardrobe and children’s rooms. A great start to a tricky year!
- Marie Kondo Trained: As a long time fan and admirer of Marie Kondo I have always believed in her simple ethos that our homes and possessions should spark joy. With the challenges of 2020 I wanted to keep learning and helping my clients find joy in tidying their homes. Enrolling and completing the KonMari Consultant Course has been a great learning experience and cemented my love for sparking joy through tidying!
Frequently asked questions
It depends on size but on average 2-3 hours.
Absolutely not, leave it to me! Emptying the space enables me to edit everything as I go and get a feel for the space.
Not at all but it is totally up to you. I work more efficiently when I’m left to my own devices. It totally depends on the space we are organising as for some areas that are more specific, ie wardrobe, I may need you to be present.
No just me, in and out, the whole package!
Yes I source it all according to your budget and bring it all with me on the day.
Absolutely! I love donating to various charities around Adelaide.
Great question but this all depends on the size of the space and the amount of stuff in the space! Send me a few photos with your enquiry and I can quickly determine the estimated time and cost right from the beginning.
By the hour @ $80 / hour. Including $50 sourcing fee and if travelling out of Adelaide area a travel fee of $50.
Yes I certainly do. I can do the whole house Marie Kondo style using the ‘tidy festival’ method.
I love getting in the car for a road trip or better yet a plane! Anything is possible.
In the Media
- Glam Adelaide - Regular Contributor
- The Adelaide Review: Drawn to the City: Sarah Shanahan, The Organiser (Article)
- Adelady: Sarah Shanahan's Fave Places (Article)
- Bahru: Behind the Bag: Sarah Shanahan (Article)
- Styling Curvy: Getting To Know You – Sarah Shanahan (Article)
- She Shopped: IKEA Adelaide | Pantry Makeover With Sarah Shanahan (Article)