By Meghan Ely, OFD Consulting, Richmond, Va. photos by motley mÉlange of Soiréebliss! Events, LLC When Danielle Rothweiler of Rothweiler Event Design, found herself overwhelmed by numerous notebooks, files, linen samples, and more one summer, she boldly put everything—including the production companies from three different reality television shows—on hold. The Verona, N.J., based planner took a trip to Target that yielded brand new shelves and a release from the anxiety and inefficiency that disorganization can cause an otherwise detail-oriented person. “I kept pushing it off because I was busy,” says Rothweiler. “But you know what? I’m busy every day!” If, like Rothweiler, you yearn for the freedom and ease that result from a clean and tidy office, particularly one that reflects your personal style and unique vision, start here: The Purge The best reorganizing begins with a healthy purge. Many planners are plagued by samples, brochures, paperwork, and communication in many forms. It’s hard to resist humoring your inner packrat when you’re certain that you’ll someday have an emergency use for every widget you own. “Remove everything that does not relate, pertain, contribute to your business,” says Lisa Geraci Rigoni of Leave it to Lisa, The Organizing Mentors, based in […]