Michael H., ATTORNEY, MISSION BEACH

"Working with Ruth has been a dynamic process of growth for me and my family. We have seen the interactive nature of our lives, our emotions, and our issues being both reflected in our home organization and brought toward healing by improving that organization. The best word to describe the effects of her work in our home has been a sense of serenity. With her help and advice, we have been able to tackle every cluttered area of our home: the home office, the children's rooms, our bedroom, closets and bathrooms, the kitchen and of course the garage. Now we are able to park our car inside the garage. My husband is thrilled because our house is feeling more and more like a real home! As a working mother of two small kids, I felt overwhelmed and weighted down by the constant accumulation of stuff. This made me tired and depressed. Working with Ruth has brought order to our home, and energy and hope to our family."

Corie S., PhD., LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST, ENCINITAS

"I am VERY satisfied. Ruth is incredibly efficient and was helpful even beyond my expectations. My sister was threatened with being evicted from her apartment because of her excessive clutter. The most memorable thing for me was how Ruth was able to deal with my sister. I was pretty nervous about how successful she could be given that my sister was diagnosed with hoarding syndrome and is very emotionally attached to her stuff. Ruth, however, was the perfect person for us. She understood the situation and was gentle & caring. Bravo! She kept the efforts focused and was always mindful of the goal. She kept us from going off in tangents. Amazingly enough, we were able to clear the clutter from every single room in the apartment. As a result, my sister passed with flying colors when the landlord came for the announced inspection. [This saved her from being evicted from her apartment.]"

Anita S., PIANO TEACHER, SAN LUIS OBISPO

"I've told so many people about my experience with you! I think of you every time I look at my garage. You've helped me develop some good habits. I like your insight regarding the psychological aspects of this process. I think sometimes people feel they have to hit rock bottom before they're ready to work with an organizer."

Kevin N., SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, HILLCREST / NORTH PARK

"Ruth, here is another story for you to post on your website: This is fantastic! We just followed your Feng Shui advice to improve our front door Chi flow [by moving a large plant that was blocking the door]. Ten minutes later somebody walks up to ring our bell and asks about buying the car sitting in our driveway, that we've been trying to sell!  Plus, my husband has wanted to move that plant for a year or more. Stick around, will you?"

Diana C., INVESTMENT ADVISER, OCEANSIDE

"Hi Ruth!  You did a fabulous job - I could not have done it without you. You got a lot of things done. The Photo Room is working out great because [my client] can sort through things and spread everything out.... Just continue what you are doing because you are doing a fabulous job! ...it was perfectly arranged to his liking. ... Thanks again for all your patience and hard work, and mostly all the updates. :-)"

One week later: "[My client] was VERY HAPPY with the way you organized things. ... He really likes the labels and asked how you made them. He said he can tell you think the way he thinks, and to let you know to continue organizing the way you've been doing it. Keep up the great work! Thank you for all your help and the great progress you are making. It really helps to know that you are in charge of this project."

L.N., ADVISOR, DEL MAR

"First, let me thank you for the incredible job you've done getting us cleared away, pulled together and organized! It is such a relief to drive into the garage now. The shelving you put up looks great. And the kitchen cabinets are so much more usable now, with all the organizing tools you brought along. My husband and I both feel like the house "feels" different now. I can certainly think more clearly! Once again, thanks for your thoroughness and great work. We very much appreciate all you've done." 

"Ruth, thanks for your thorough email. All your suggestions sound great and we sure appreciate you taking care of this. Thanks so much for getting our storage unit taken care of so well and in such a timely fashion to allow us to get out of the space by the deadline. We are very grateful for the help you and Richard have given us. You two are the best! Things are beginning to settle down a little so I'll be back in touch about tackling the file sorting for the tax project. My husband and I have the sense that 2007 will be much, much happier and calmer due to all the wonderful ways in which you and Richard have come alongside and helped us in so many ways. I don't know how to keep thanking you both."

Jennifer S., MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGING DIRECTOR, LA JOLLA

"Ruth Mellen did organizing work a number of times in our Rancho Santa Fe home. In the summer of 2004 we were going through a stressful remodeling of our kitchen. Ruth sorted through all the items in the old kitchen and chose what was needed for a temporary kitchen; the rest was stored away neatly. She designed the temporary kitchen facilities outside so that we could survive for four months without a real kitchen. She was also there to fine-tune the temporary system as we continued to use it. At other times, she successfully organized our master bedroom closet and the bedroom & playroom of my twin daughters - including their closets and toys. Ruth even got our overcrowded refrigerators and pantry organized! I would recommend her highly if you are looking for a fast and efficient way to get your home uncluttered and looking beautiful!"

OK, I'm talking about my wife's business, so I admit to some bias (but I would also claim some objectivity... I do know her pretty well). She found her calling helping the typical harried person to organize his or her home and/or office. You can see this in the accolades from her clients. She can make things right for you. Give her a call and watch your mood lift as chaos begins to turn to order. Ruth is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, and our company has been helping folks in San Diego since 1998."

Richard Mellen,  Challenge Services
COMPUTER CONSULTING & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

"Before the day we worked together, I felt like I did not make any headway in my cluttered room. It was driving my mother crazy, since she likes things to be neat. Anything I tried did not seem to make a dent into it. That one session with you made such a difference, thank you so much. It was helpful to hear what you said about ADD and getting organizing since I am trying to work with my ADD tendencies. In the last two months, I kept working on getting organized: My room looks very different now from when you first saw it. My mother says: "Amen!" and she thanks you, too. I got a new bed with roll-out bins for underneath, I got rid of the broken dresser that we talked about. I got rid of a lot more clothes, and I have been sorting through tons of paperwork. I still have lots more papers to go through, but I am making progress. And we got a new storage shed for the outside. I have been helping my mother to sell her art supplies and books on Craig's List so we have more room now in her shed. Since I am still making progress on my own, and because my financial situation is still tight, I want to wait a little before hiring you again. I know I will get stuck at some point, and it is good to know that I can call you then!"

"Ruth's service and demeanor from the start were nothing short of astounding and she worked with me to transform my garage into a highly usable area. Tool drawers are labeled, and duplicate tools that were sold more than paid for her reasonable fees. I am a very picky customer and more than a pack rat and Ruth really helped me. Call Her!"