With these three simple steps, you can BE organized and STAY organized:

• First, you must KNOW what you have.
• Secondly, items must be organized so that you can quickly retrieve any item you need.
• Lastly, you’ll store the item back when finished so that you can use it again when needed.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by trying to get organized on your own or, if you have tried to get a friend to assist you without success, you may need the assistance and support of a professional organizer.

Out of the Chaos – Creative Organizers can assist you in remaining focused on your project while keeping you motivated until the project is finished.

We work together to help you make decisions and offer guidance during our sessions to keep your momentum going so that you can continue maintaining the organization we leave you with.

Best of all, Out of the Chaos – Creative Organizers throws in a bit of fun while doing it!

Through many experiences with our clients, a disorganized space usually takes six to eight hours per room. This is an estimated and educated starting point.

However, this is often a difficult question to answer since each client has their own speed in making decisions. Some clients make decisions very quickly while others take a bit longer.

We also must take time with you to plan systems specifically for you to stay organized. Therefore, when a client asks, “How long will this take?” we do our best to factor in these all processes related to your specific project.

Depending on your specific organizing needs, we might need to work with you for four hours one day and four hours another day. Your convenience and well-being is important to us.

Many clients can only work four hours on a project while others can work longer. We will always do our utmost to be available to accommodate your schedule.

Our minimum time spent with a client is four hours.

No, not until we meet with you and review your project. Clients often have items that can be recycled and repurposed so, first, we need to see the items that the client current can still use.

After our review, we will suggest any supplies that are needed for purchase. Should supplies or products be needed, we will make recommendations and can assist by shopping for you [hourly rates apply] or provide a list of items that are needed.

These decisions are jointly made by the organizer and client.

It is completely your decision if you want Out of the Chaos – Creative Organizers to organize your project alone or work with you.

If we work alone, our clients STILL MAKE DECISIONS as to what is kept, repurposed, recycled or donated. We love working with clients since we need to find out what is important to you and how we can make your space the best it can be.

When working with us during your appointment, we encourage you to be 100% present and suggest that you take care of the everyday interruptions that can get in the way of your progress.

We encourage you to make certain that telephones, children, pets and any other distractions are taken care of before your appointment time so that your time with us can be focused on the project.

The goal of any Professional Organizer is not to throw away items that you currently use. We are always sensitive to your possessions. We work together with our clients to review the space you have; find and make use of the items you presently need; then review the items that are not being utilized productively.

The decision to recycle, donate or let go of items will be a decision made only by the CLIENT. Out of the Chaos – Creative Organizers are there to assist you in making those decisions, but we will never insist that you must throw away your possessions.

Out of the Chaos – Creative Organizers

work with clients that have various budgets. We have packages such as “Jump Start” and “Medium-Sized Organizing Projects” available to fit your specific organizing project.
We also run special promotional packages so be certain to ask about those! We charge per session, with a minimum of three hours of organizing time.
For more information about all our services and packages, please see our pricing page or contact us directly at 901.258.9411.
We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. MasterCard and American Express.

Just remember, when you work with Out of the Chaos – Creative Organizers, you are investing in a more stress free life. We guarantee you will be more efficient because you will be able to find things again and know where they are when you need them.

You will more than likely save money by not buying multiple items you already own. Working with us is an investment in your quality of life and, once organized, the rewards are tremendous.

Out of the Chaos – Creative Organizers takes client confidentiality very seriously. As a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals and the Memphis Chapter of NAPO; we have strict guidelines as to confidentiality.

Our CODE OF ETHICS states that we will keep all client information, both business and personal, confidential. You can view the NAPO’s full Code of Ethics online at their website.

We occasionally take photos of our client’s space for our research and will ask permission to use any before or after photos on our website and social media.

In the past, Jewell Gatewood has served on NAPO’s Memphis-Chapter Board of Directors: one-year as Secretary and two-years as Vice-President. In addition, she is a Certified Professional Organizer® as accredited from the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers® (BCPO®). In order to become a Certified Professional Organizer®, a professional organizer is required to have at least 1,500 hours of paid experience and successfully pass a three-hour test. 

Certified Professional Organizers® earn this credential by: proving they embody the founding principles; have the requisite experience; adhere to the BCPO Code of Ethics; and comprehend the entire body of knowledge required to pass the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers® (BCPO®) examination. 

Jewell also holds Specialist Certificates in: Essentials of Organizing and Residential Organizing. She also participates in regular online and in-person training programs, which gives our clients the opportunity to learn more about organizing philosophies and perfecting organizing skills. Learning and cultivating the most current knowledge in our industry is an integral part of Out of the Chaos – Creative Organizers.  We care about education so that we can present to our clients the most innovative and creative ways to organize their space.

We are located in Memphis, Tennessee and serve the Greater Mid-South area [20-Minute or 20-Miles] including Germantown, Collierville, Arlington, Oakland and Eads. We also serve the Eastern Arkansas and Northern Mississippi areas. We are available for travel out-of-state when needed for large projects. Hotel costs are paid by the client and special day rates can be quoted. There may be a travel fee to certain areas that are outside our 20-minute or 20-mile service area radius of Memphis, depending on your actual physical location.

Out of the Chaos – Creative Organizers see many happy clients after an organizing project so we are thrilled to schedule a phone consultation with someone you know who could use our services.

We also have gift certificates for our Jump Start three-hour small projects or our Medium-Sized Organizing Project four-hour projects.

Contact Out of the Chaos – Creative Organizers, [either by phone 901.258.9411 or email ] to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. We’ll discuss your project, our services in more detail along with pricing and budget options then schedule an on-site assessment.

During the on-site assessment, we’ll review your project in detail and begin to create a creative organization plan specific for your space. We ask that you do not ‘straighten-up’ before this assessment as we need to see the space as it is! We will then conveniently schedule times that work best for your schedule and availability.

I hold a Memphis-Shelby County business license and take great care in the handling of my client’s belongings to protect us both in the case of accidental damage. You should hold homeowners or renter’s insurance for your items in case of accidental damage since Out of the Chaos cannot be responsible for any damage as a result of moving or placing any furniture, décor items, accessories or materials in the organizational process.

Clutter over stimulates the brain and makes you less productive. Left untreated, clutter can cause long-term stress and perhaps even other health problems. With our help, you can regain control, allowing you to create physical and emotional balance in your home and life.

During this FREE 15-Minute phone consultation, you’ll tell me about your unique challenges, goals, and personal vision for the space.  If you decide to move forward, we move into the action phase. We’ll review the area(s) to be organized and create an action plan for our time together. Then, at a time most convenient for you, we’ll schedule the hands-on organizing sessions.  At the end of the job, I guarantee you’ll be thrilled with the results!