standing ovations

space redesign, organization

"I highly recommend Laura Watkin of order! We just finished a series of organizing sessions with her and I can not say enough about how wonderful and transformative the process has been!"

Ellen M.

Dover, MA

“Laura had the vision to tackle some serious challenges in every corner of our home from all the kid-themes clutter to basement storage systems.”

Melissa P.

Wellesley, MA

“After working with order , our home now feels bigger and like a place I am happy to be instead of a constant mess and source of stress. Laura took all our donations with her and ensured they go to a good place, which is a gift in and of itself. Laura and order helped me carve a home office into our space by relocating the playroom, creating a home base for all our mail and papers, streamline our kitchen cabinets and so much more!”

Allison Y.

Newton, MA

“Laura had a vision that she communicated, prepared, and installed. My home office is inviting, and comfortable, my new favorite room.”

Pam B.

Needham, MA

“Laura, just wanted to send you a note to tell you we are still working your systems and they’re making our lives SO much easier!”

Julia S.

Dorchester, MA

Interior and spatial design of a new home office. Systems installed for filing, note-keeping, contracts, and samples. “Laura had a vision that she communicated, prepared and installed. My home office is inviting, comfortable and my new favorite room.”

PBF Homes,

Needham, MA

transitional planning

“Laura orchestrated our move and made what felt like an overwhelming job approachable, and compartmentalized. We had been putting off the idea of moving for so long and order made it easier than we thought.”

Sue B.

Wellesley and Natick, MA

Preparation for a move from 50 years family home. Included organization for a new home, purging for donations, storage arrangement, overseeing moving, move-in, and space organization of the new home. “Laura orchestrated our move and made what felt like an overwhelming job approachable and compartmentalized. We had been putting off the idea of moving for so long and order made it easier than we thought.”

Sue B.,

Wellesley and Natick, MA

“Have a great day knowing that you help so many.... giving all the power to be proud of their surroundings. It really is quite a gift!”

Fran L.

Weymouth, MA

Dear Laura, never did I think introducing you to my in-laws would be as great of a gift as it was! You were amazing from beginning to end. You put my in-laws at ease as much as possible and became the ONLY ONE they trusted to assist with the huge task of moving. You allowed them to digest in small increments the difficult task of downsizing, kept them on schedule, planned the exit from their home in great detail, and of course did an OUTSTANDING job of designing their new home and selecting all the finishes and furnishings. Everything was off their plate, and therefore kept the family very happy, knowing every detail would be taken care of. The realtor you suggested was amazing and sold their condo before it went on the market, for the full asking price. If that wasn't enough, the packers and movers hired along with the unpacking implementation were tremendous. So many times we would comment that you treated our parents as if they were your own. There was not a detail you left out, nor a task you were not willing to take on. You did it all with a smile, a lovely interface, and compassion. I know there is NO WAY the move would have happened without you - or at least without significant problems. Everything was handled and in ORDER. On behalf of the family, I say THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! You were fantastic!

Gayle R.

Swampscott

home sale preparation

"Laura, we did it! The condo sold today for…… $940,000!!!!!

$90,000 over asking. With no inspection and no mortgage contingency!!! There is just NO WAY we would have been in this great position without all your hard work and expertise!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I HIGHLY recommend your services.

As I mentioned earlier, I was unprepared for the emotional component of cleaning out the place. Your team was efficient, so considerate, and economical. The way you took over and fixed everything that needed it, upgraded key cosmetic pieces, coordinate all cleaning, carpet shampooing, and “open house” touches was priceless.

The 10% over asking is directly related to your team’s hard work!"

Charmaine H.

Wellesley, MA

"Hey Laura, just wanted to say thanks again for making my job easy this past weekend. You worked so hard to get my client’s condo ready for market and it really paid off. Buyers really appreciated the improvements. Teamwork makes the dream work! Laura, I would be happy to refer you anytime!"

Jane, Realtor

Wellesley, MA

Entire home reorganization and extensive decluttering to prepare for home sale. “I cannot say enough about Laura and order. She has helped us organize, purge and declutter! She is nonjudgmental and knows how to get the entire family involved!”

Pam M. ,

Peabody, MA

“I cannot say enough about Laura and order. She has helped us organize, purge and declutter! She is nonjudgmental and knows how to get the entire family involved!”

Pam M.

Peabody, MA

"Pressed for time to move, I skeptically reached out to order to help sort what would come with us. Laura immediately sensed my difficulty in parting with my “must keeps”. Laura laid out another paradigm for me to consider. By acknowledging my stress, she talked about my challenges AND my goals. She gave me solutions. We started with a refreshed perspective about it and—before I knew it—we had filled so many containers to donate that I was actually really excited about what we had done! We took time to celebrate the memories and clear away any self-conflict. At every turn, there was a challenge to meeting the objective. At every challenge, Laura found a solution. I’m grateful for the experience. Not only did we accomplish what we needed to do, but I also learned some techniques to do it independently in the future. What a great thing to have done!"

Ken F.

Boston, MA

preparing for a baby: home declutter/reorganization

"We are so extremely happy with the results from working with order! Laura's so amazing to work with. She quickly learned our organizational goals and through a mix of hands on and homework assignments, our two bedroom townhouse has been totally transformed. My wife and I have always struggled with organization but the systems Laura put into place have really worked. We are so thankful for these changes and have been able to maintain them! Thanks again Laura!!"

Adrian A. & Julia S.

Dorchester, MA

home renovation

I collaborated with Laura and order as the interior designer on a project that focused on decluttering, organization, and home improvement projects. Laura managed budgets, payments, and installations, as well as attended all design meetings. She's creative, honest, and hardworking. She keeps her clients on track as they move towards their ultimate goal of bringing order into their lives. We forged a seamless relationship resulting in a beautifully organized home for our client.

Nadine K.

Boston, MA

Extensive home project list including reorganization of space, moderate construction and interior design, and streamlining of family operations. “Laura finally agreed to work with us after years of hinting! We are so happy to get through our to do list together and see our home become what we had always imagined!”

Carol L.

Brookline, MA

“I called order instead of a divorce attorney, and I’m so glad I did! Laura gave us smart, manageable solutions for unwanted stuff, the unhung art, and the endless files. Laura’s suggestion of, “Hey! Just lay the files in under-bed plastic boxes, label them and slip them out of sight.” was logical, yet brilliant. That’s when the lightbulb went on in my head. All of a sudden I found myself reimagining our new space. Thank you!!!”

Margie E.,

Norwich, Vermont

Bathroom and closet renovation within an antique home. Project management and design.

“In 2023, we undertook a bathroom and walk-in closet renovation that went sour. Ultimately, our beautiful 1924 home was left with two disappointing, half-finished, shoddily constructed rooms that caused us a great deal of anxiety. We knew we would have to involve every trade again for both rooms, but were burned out on the process, and needed project management. We contacted Laura at order after a targeted internet search in early 2024. From the first consultation, Laura put our minds at ease. She was very knowledgeable about the construction/renovation business, precise, and, of course, organized! She had wonderful suggestions for layout and design, answered our questions thoroughly, and made us feel that we would be well taken care of during the project. She consistently went above and beyond, making the paperwork, ordering, and decision-making as easy for us as possible.

Laura made herself available for my evening and weekend panicked texts, the strange requests we made to preserve the vintage character of our home, the thousand emails about tub fillers and toilet placement, and so much more. After chatting with her, we always felt incredibly supported and validated in our choices, and we felt that she respected our opinions and suggestions. Going into the project, we had very clear ideas about what we wanted. Laura pushed us out of our design comfort zone a little, and we went with her suggestions nearly every time she did; we’re thankful she helped us think outside the box. All of the trades that Laura works with and recommends share her professionalism, friendliness, attention to detail, and candor. We had a wonderful time working with her tile rep, her closet company rep, her glass rep, and her contractor. We would gladly hire all of them, again, for future projects! We can't say enough good things about Laura and the services offered by order. We only got to see the Project Management side of her business, but I suspect there may be a few organization projects in our future, and Laura will be the first person we contact for either service.”

Renee & Ryan W.,

Belmont, MA

business/office reorganization

“order did just that, they brought order to our chaos and allowed us to keep working and not lose a beat.”

Amanda P.

Brookline, MA

Setup and organization of company cabinets and closets upon move to new office space. Spaces to be completed covered three floors. “order did just that, they brought order to our chaos and allowed us to keep working and not lose a beat.”

Amanda P.,

Administrator, Brookline, MA

transition to assisted and independent living communities

“Before selecting Laura, we spoke with several professionals who help people organize, move, and resettle. The reasons we feel fortunate to have worked with Laura are numerous. On our first meeting, we picked up on her energy and enthusiasm. She came up with a real-life working plan to downsize (including the difficult job of purging treasured things), donating and gifting. With each visit she took our donations, saving us that job. She showed concern for what we were going through. Other organizers helped with the packing, moving, and unpacking, but no one else had the additional decorating/design skills that Laura has. She guided us in the purchasing of large items giving us her professional discounts. Her contacts with the various vendors were invaluable. We honestly never thought we could do so much with this small unit and it has turned out to be great. Laura has the decorating/design skills, did the legwork, and kept the project moving. Most importantly, she kept us calm!”

Renee R.

Newton, MA

We lost count of the number of times we told Laura “We couldn’t do this without you”. After 35 years in a large house in the woods, our mother finally decided to move to a retirement community into a home 1/3 of her size. During the Covid lockdown. With her children far. Laura, equal parts field marshall and empathetic companion, guided Mom through selecting a moving company, sorting a warehouse worth of old papers and possessions, and donating fifty years of accumulation. Always upbeat and never flagging, Laura was our touchstone for the 4 weeks leading up to the move, and after. During the last few days together of packing and moving, all we had to do was ask “Has anyone seen a screwdriver?”, and Laura knew exactly which bin held the goods! Once more in tremendous gratitude, “We couldn’t have done this without you, Laura!”

Denise & Shara A.

“Never did I think introducing Laura to my in-laws would be as great of a gift as it was! You were amazing from beginning to end. You put my in-laws at ease as much as possible and became the ONLY ONE they trusted to assist with the huge task of moving. You allowed my in-laws to digest in small increments the difficult task of downsizing, kept them on schedule, planned the exit from their home in great detail, and of course did an OUTSTANDING job of designing their new home and selected all the finishes and furnishings. The realtor you suggested was amazing and sold their condo before it went on the market, for full asking price. If that wasn't enough, the packers and movers hired along with the unpacking implementation was tremendous. So many times it was clear that you were treating my in-laws as if they were your own parents. There was not a detail you left out, nor a task you were not willing to take on. You did it all with a smile, a lovely interface and compassion. I know there is NO WAY the move would have happened without you - or at least without significant problems. Everything was handled and in “order”.

Gayle R.

Newton, MA