About Denise - The Organizer
Peaceful Places with Denise
I’ve always found comfort in organizing and home organization has been a guiding principle in my life.
As a child, I naturally gravitated toward creating order — folding my pajamas just right, packing baskets for trips, organizing family photos, and helping relatives sort their belongings. Favorite toys? You guessed it, nesting dolls! Even then, organizing felt calming to me. It still does.
My adult life has included many meaningful chapters and transitions. I married my husband, Jim, in 1994, and together we raised our two sons, Adam and Evan. Over the years, our family has lived through moves, changes, and seasons of growth — including a recent transition in 2025 when my brother and my grown son moved back into our home. Once again, life shifted, and once again, organization helped us adapt.
Each transition reinforced what I’ve learned again and again: when life changes, our spaces need to change too. Thoughtful organizing allows us to maximize space, reduce stress, and create room for what matters most — even when homes are shared, routines evolve, or emotions run high. These small space solutions are essential for maintaining harmony in a bustling household.
Before becoming a professional organizer, I spent over 20 years as an elementary school teacher in St. Johns and Duval Counties. My experience in teaching not only taught me patience and compassion but also how to meet people where they are — skills that guide every organizing session I lead today, often incorporating elements of life coaching to support my clients in their journeys.
Why Choose Denise
During the COVID era, I embraced a calling I had felt for decades. I completed life coaching training and professional organizing education, earning my certification through Dorothy Breininger (of Hoarders). This training enhanced my understanding of both the emotional and practical aspects of home organization — particularly during times of grief, downsizing, and significant life transitions.
Peaceful Places with Denise offers compassionate, judgment-free home organization services in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, with a special emphasis on small space solutions, home offices, productivity, and navigating life transitions.
I work with clients who feel overwhelmed by clutter, paperwork, or limited space — and who seek support without pressure or shame.
My approach is gentle and collaborative. I don’t believe in imposing minimalism or making decisions for my clients. Instead, I assist individuals in making peace with their belongings, honoring what matters, and creating systems that align with the way they live now.
Clients often express that working together feels like lifting a weight off their shoulders — not just from their home, but from their minds. I believe that organizing should feel supportive, calming, and empowering. Let’s create a peaceful place that truly works for you.
Certified DTO Boss Organizer as featured on Hoarders!
Professional Organizing Services by Peaceful Places with Denise
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