As Seen On Girlfriends Get Organized

by Lyn Marsteller on May 21, 2013

Professional organizer Angela Ploetz of Girlfriends Get Organized checks out the Purse Perfector with yours truly. We got together for this quick video chat at the National Association of Professional Organizers conference last month.

She appreciates how Purse Perfector fits easily in your purse, bag, or briefcase to allow you to stay organized even on the go. In her video, Angela shows how you never need to lose small items in the bottom of your bag again.

Be sure to check out Angela’s website for “your organizing support system.”  This fun, supportive community is women helping women get their lives under control AND their projects completed. We love it!

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Mother’s Day Gift-Buying Made Simple

by Lyn Marsteller on May 8, 2013

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Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12. Need a quick gift idea any mom would love?

Shop now with this special code to save 15% on our made-in-the-USA purse organizers: MOMDAY15. (Note coupon expires on May 12 at 11:59PM EST.)

See what our customers say about giving Purse Perfectors as gifts to their mothers, daughters, wives and friends:

“My best friend had one of these and she got me one for Christmas – I absolutely love it, and now am getting these for all the Moms/Grandmas in the family as I think they’ll love them too”
- Michelle L, Los Angeles, CA

“Well, I have just ordered my third Purse Perfector and I’m sure there will be more orders to come. What a terrific idea with terrific execution – I love it. I think you have a really amazing product and the great thing is that it is not ‘made in China.’ My daughter said it is her favorite present this year. I think you have solved my gift-giving dilemmas for the foreseeable future.”
- Diane J., Alexandria, VA

“As a son, husband and father of three daughters, I have purchased a Purse Perfector for each of the women in my life. They have all been thrilled and use them daily. Purse Perfector is the perfect gift.”
- Michael H., Cincinnati OH

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New Orleans: The Most Organized Place on Earth?

by Lyn Marsteller on April 19, 2013

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You might not know it, but the balance of order in the world will shift for the next few days.

Why?

Because a huge number of professional organizers have descended upon the city of New Orleans for the annual National Association of Professional Organizers Conference.

And in the middle of it, we have set up shop to show them how our purse organizers can be their ultimate weapon against handbag chaos.

One of our favorite parts of being at NAPO is having organizers who discovered us in previous years come up and share their Purse Perfector “love stories” with us.

Here’s a short video of Margaret Lukens, certified professional organizer, describing why she’s a fan:

Stay tuned for our @PursePerfector tweets (#NAPO2013), photos and videos as we mingle with some of the world’s most organized people.

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Spring Cleaning, Meet Spring Fashion

by Lyn Marsteller on March 21, 2013

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We know the idea of spring cleaning your whole house at once can seem a little daunting. OK, maybe a LOT daunting.

But what about just focusing on your closet? Clear out the clothes, shoes, purses and other accessories you no longer use or want. Then, you have so much room for those new spring fashions you’ve been eyeing!

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First, get a little professional help.

Don’t worry — it’s free, and doesn’t involve sitting on a couch.

Do the hard part.

You know, cleaning out the closet. At least it’s not your whole house, right? You’ll feel sooo much better when you see all that space.

Then, start shopping.

You probably don’t need a pro for this part, but a little inspiration never hurts. We like:

Refinery29

Glamour

Harper’s Bazaar

StyleCaster

Once you freshen up your wardrobe for spring, by all means, get out and show it off! Happy spring.

What spring fashion find are you most coveting right now? Share in the comments.

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Good Things (for Your Purse) Come in Small Packages

by Lyn Marsteller on February 20, 2013

If you’re the type of person who likes her purse to be nicely organized, you probably also like to be prepared. But hauling around all those “things you might need” in your nicely organized purse can really weigh you down.

purse-size-itemsFortunately, you can fully equip yourself for any situation without lugging around a 50-pound purse full of stuff.

Travel sizes to the rescue

Here are a few of our favorites, which all should fit neatly into your Purse Perfector purse organizer.

  • Colgate Wisp: Single-use mini toothbrush with breath-freshening bead–no water or rinsing needed.
  • Ms. Manicure Nail Sets: A cute little carry-all that contains must-have manicure tools—all in a double-zippered bag that also holds your polish.
  • Mini First Aid Kit: A reusable plastic case stocked with adhesive bandages, cotton swabs, safety pins, tweezers, mini scissors and multi-functional knife. Weighs just 1.6 ounces!
  • NARS Express Yourself Eyes: A four-product set of eye essentials from the beloved beauty brand. Find lots more travel-size beauty products from Sephora.
  • Eyeglass Tool Kit: Available for cheap at most drug stores and optical retailers. The tiny screwdriver comes in handy for all sorts of things.
  • Hand Sanitizer Wipes: For those times when washing your hands isn’t an option. Bonus: Wipes don’t leak like mini bottles can.
  • Travel Brush/Mirror: Folds in half to save space, has a built-in mirror, soft plastic bristles, and a sturdy, ergonomic handle.
  • Coach Card Case: Keeps your business cards (and you) looking sharp and professional.

Take your pick

Have fun packing your purse full of these small, handy items! And if there’s a travel-size must-have we missed, please share in the comments.

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Purse Perfector Featured on the TODAY Show

by Lyn Marsteller on January 30, 2013

I always say that professional organizers are the best spokespeople for Purse Perfector purse organizers. And last week, I was proven correct in a big way!

Producers at the Today Show called on New York City-based professional organizer Linda Rothschild last week to help Hoda and Meredith Vieira clean up their purses. Linda insisted that they get Purse Perfectors.

I got a phone call shortly after that, and we shipped an array of colors and sizes of Purse Perfectors to the studio.

Then on Friday, Purse Perfector was front and center as a recommended product to reign in purse chaos. Woohoo!

Watch the video here to see what organizer Amanda LeBlanc suggests, along with some other clever organizing products.

To celebrate our Today Show debut, we’re offering free shipping on your next purchase at PursePerfector.com. Simply use the code FREESHIP and order away!

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My Southern Roasted Pecans

by Lyn Marsteller on December 22, 2012

A close up shot of fresh pecans ready for the holiday baking

This post has nothing to do with organizing, purses or fashion. I simply wanted to share one of my favorite holiday recipes with you, in case you’d like to make it for holiday entertaining or a last-minute homemade gift.

This recipe for Southern Roasted Pecans originally came from my mother–I’ve been making them for more than 35 years. I tend to be a little more generous with the salt and cayenne pepper than my mother was when I first started making them growing up in Virginia.

Believe it or not, I make at least 40 pounds of these every year for the holidays. My pecans are a much-requested item from friends whenever they come to my home, so I have to be prepared!

Lyn’s Southern Roasted Pecans

Ingredients:

  • 9 cups pecans (2 lb bag plus 1 cup)
  • 1 cup (stick) butter
  • 1-2 t. salt
  • cayenne pepper to taste (I’m fairly generous)

Directions:

  • Spread pecans on roasting pan and pour melted butter over all nuts, stirring to distribute.
  • Roast at 325 degrees F in the oven for 12 minutes.
  • Remove pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, stir again and return to oven for another 12 minutes.
  • Serve as a snack or package them up in little Chinese takeout boxes as a holiday gift.

Enjoy, and happy holidays to you and yours!

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Procrastinated Holiday Shopping? No Problem

by Lyn Marsteller on December 11, 2012

If you’ve already bought, wrapped, tagged and shipped your holiday gifts, you won’t be very interested in Free Shipping Day.

But the rest of us can collectively rejoice that Monday, Dec. 17, is officially known as the day you can buy gifts online and get them shipped free for Christmas Eve delivery — if you buy from the 1,300 retailers listed on the Free Shipping Day website. Woohoo!

Purse Perfector is participating for the second year in a row, because we know that even the most organized fashionistas among you might still need a few gifts in time for Christmas.

And what woman in your life couldn’t use an organizer that works with all of her purses and handbags, right? Easy peezy, lemon squeezy, your holiday shopping can be done.

Here’s the super-secret code to use when you make your purchase on Monday:

SHIP4FREE

Just enter the code when you check out. If you place your order by the end of the day on Monday, Dec. 17, your Purse Perfectors will be delivered by Dec. 24.

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