Unclutterer goes shopping with The New York Times
When I started writing for Unclutterer, I didn’t have many expectations. I simply wanted to share the information I had learned about uncluttering and organizing with people who were seeking it. I knew how stressed and overwhelmed clutter and disorganization had made me feel, and thought I might be able to help a few people discover a more calm and enjoyable life.
Let me tell you what I didn’t expect:
A feature in The New York Times — “Ending the Reign of Chaos”
When the reporter contacted me and said she wanted to do a feature, I thought one of my friends was playing a joke on me. After a few Google searches, it became obvious that Julie Scelfo was the real thing. She wasn’t kidding. She really wanted to fly to D.C. to spend a day with me.
The piece that ran today in the print edition is marvelous — even helpful to readers — and I am so flattered to have been profiled. Unimaginably flattered. For more information on establishing a family information center in your home, check out the section on Reception Stations in the Monday chapter of Unclutter Your Life in One Week.
(Image by Michael Temchine for The New York Times.)
14 comments posted
Posted by Amanda - 01/28/2010
This was great! What a neat thing to be asked to do!
Posted by Eleanor - 01/28/2010
Well, this is totally vacuous comment, but I love your hair! Congratulations on the article, too
Posted by Ravi - 01/28/2010
Wow, being profiled in the NY Times? Congratulations!
Posted by deb - 01/28/2010
How exciting! And I love the hair too!
Posted by Lilliane P - 01/28/2010
Wheeeeeeeeeee! I’m impressed that I even know someone who’s profiled in the NY Times. Well, I feel as if I know you since I read every word of the blog every day and have your book.
CONGRATULATIONS!
What’s so great about the blog, in addition to the content, is its dailiness, that it’s there every day and functions to keep my mind focused. I read it every morning, even check it sometimes before you’ve posted. I get up real early. If I just read the book, all the lessons would fade away but the blog keeps the lessons and my intentions fresh.
You have no idea what a difference you make in my life and the lives of others, I’m sure.
Thanks are in order.
Virtual flowers for Erin! A massive bouquet!
Posted by Handy Man, Crafty Woman - 01/28/2010
Awesome! congrats! Off to read it now…
Posted by momofthree - 01/28/2010
way too cool….I have told many people I know about this site…now to make mention that you were featured in NYT.
Posted by Mary - 01/28/2010
Congratulations!
Posted by Jill - 01/28/2010
Congratulations!
Posted by Meredith from Penelope Loves Lists - 01/28/2010
Wow, good for you! And, you know what? You ARE rocking the hair. Very cute.
Posted by Richard | RichardShelmerdine.com - 01/29/2010
Hey congratulations that is a huge step. To be honest, you do rock the hair lol
Posted by Bryan Villarin - 01/29/2010
That’s so awesome – congrats Erin!
Posted by Andrew Twigg - 01/29/2010
Erin, this is great and great fun. Congratulations!
Posted by Beverly D - 01/30/2010
One of these days you are going to be as ubiquitous as Martha Stewart. Just please keep your values…..
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