the team

Deb Butler

Deb was born and raised in Boston moving to the North Shore in 1997. Her background includes a BA in Communications and over 12 years’ experience in corporate sales, marketing and event planning. In addition to being passionate about compassionate cleanouts, Deb is a mother of three, a daughter to six, and volunteers extensively building community based programs that support mothers and children, domestic violence survivors, and those who struggle with mental illness, food insecurity and economic insecurity.

Background:
Her personal background includes experience with autism, adhd, neurodivergence, dementia, aging in the home and sudden tragic loss. In addition to sitting on several boards, Deb also supports woman-owned businesses with pro bono consulting, graphic design and organizational services.

How I Work:
I work best by establishing immediate intimacy and trust. Together we will talk through your issues with your space, define your goals and decide together how to tackle your project. Part organizer, part amateur armchair psychologist, I'm here to be an independent unbiased advocate for your needs.

Barbara Sullivan

Barbara was born and raised in Ireland and came to the US in 1995 with a Commerce Degree in Accounting and Economics. Although professionally employed as an accountant in the US, Barbara had a passion for elder care and support. To feed that passion, she became a nurse's aide, working as both accountant and aide until the birth of her first child. After leaving the 9 to 5 work space, Barbara transitioned to offering private bookkeeping and tax services for small business owners on the North Shore. She is also a 9 year girl scout troop leader.

Background:
Her background includes caretaking experience with: anxiety, dementia, physical disabilities, aging in the home and sudden tragic loss. Barbara continues to provide elder companionship and dementia support through her small business, CloverCare.

How I work:
By being a great communicator. I’m an excellent listener, patient and compassionate. I bring to each project a respect for who my client was, is and wants to be. While I will never pressure you, I will speak plainly and honestly to motivate you towards your goals. Treating you and your loved ones with dignity and respect is my utmost priority.

In Deborah's Words:

The passion to compartmentalize and organize comes naturally to most professional organizers. And much like the chicken or the egg question, it has never been resolved whether we find careers that suit our innate abilities; or the abilities are developed by the career.

In my case, the need to organize was driven by the peace I felt when everything around me served a purpose. I found the more I accumulated, the bigger I felt the burden to maintain everything in perfect working order. Owning things became an exercise in labeling, compartmentalizing, protecting, and storing. I realized that instead of enjoying my things; my days were spent in an endless cycle of staging, sorting, and cleaning. Removing the items versus compartmentalizing them allowed me the freedom to relax into experiences versus expectations.

In Barbara's Words

Living in a clutter free home is important to me. I have my own memorable collections - like bells and magnets from the states I visited – but living with 3 kids, a husband, a dog, and having elderly clients, I see firsthand how having too many things can create confusion and stress. Fewer items make life easier to navigate.

While it’s very difficult to get rid of your possessions, if you aren’t using it, and it doesn’t bring you happiness then it’s just taking up valuable space. It is time to let it go. Someone else will enjoy it. Your items will bring so much happiness to other people.