Shira Gill

San Francisco

Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

Signs You've Taken Decluttering Too Far — and What to Do Instead

2 weeks ago | popsugar.com | Shira Gill

HomeAdviceVivian Johnson For Shira GillVivian Johnson For Shira GillI embarrassed my entire family at a bar mitzvah last week. Let me explain: I had recently donated all of the items that I seldom wore, including almost all of my dresses and my only pair of black pants. Ruthlessly editing my closet felt great, liberating even. But there was one problem I hadn't anticipated: events. Fast-forward to last week, when I found myself scrambling to piece together an outfit for a bar mitzvah in Los Angeles.
The Secret to a Clutter-Free Home (That No One Talks About)

1 month ago | popsugar.com | Shira Gill

HomeThe Home ResetAdviceVivian JohnsonVivian JohnsonOver the past fifteen years, I've helped countless families and individuals declutter their homes and lives. I've worked with everyone from artists and teachers to CEOs and tech entrepreneurs, tackling spaces ranging from tiny studio apartments to sprawling mansions with their own zip code. Here's what I've learned: clutter isn't just a minor inconvenience — it's a universal stress trigger.
The power of noticing the little things

2 months ago | christinekoh.substack.com | Christine Koh |Amy Wilson |Asha Dornfest |Shira Gill

❤️ Thank you for being here! If you enjoy this newsletter, please consider supporting my creative work in whatever way is doable for you. A free option is to share this post by forwarding the email or hitting the “share” button if you’re reading inside of the Substack platform. Another option is to become a paid subscriber. ❤️I’ve been thinking a lot about noticing patterns lately as it relates to the little things.
Beyond the Junk Drawer: Tackling Hidden Clutter Hotspots in Your Home

2 months ago | popsugar.com | Shira Gill

HomeThe Home ResetHome OrganizationVivian Johnson Photography For Shira GillVivian Johnson Photography For Shira GillWhen it comes to decluttering, most of us focus on the obvious spaces: the coffee table, the closet, maybe even the garage. But what about the spots nobody sees except you? I'm talking about the freezer that hasn't been defrosted since you moved in, the graveyard of expired sunscreen in your medicine cabinet, and the abyss under the kitchen sink.
Small Takes with Shira Gill

2 months ago | laurafenton.substack.com | Laura Fenton |Shira Gill |Heather Evans

Welcome to Small Takes, a monthly column for all LIVING SMALL subscribers. In Small Takes, I ask people who are living small how they make it work. In this month’s installment we’re visiting ’s Berkeley, California home, which appeared in my first book The Little Book of Living Small. Shira and I have become long-distance friends bonding over our shared interest in homes and writing books and newsletters (Shira pens the excellent newsletter The Life Edit).
style story: shira gill

2 months ago | dacygillespie.substack.com | Dacy Gillespie |Shira Gill

I reached out to about six years ago on Instagram because I had gotten a request for a personal stylist in the Bay Area. I thought the work Shira was doing with minimalist wardrobes (as a piece of her larger organizing business) was amazing and she had incredible style so I wanted to give her the referral. I don’t think the client worked out, but we connected, and during a phone call, realized we had really similar approaches to not just minimalism but life as well.
20 Kitchen Cabinet Organization Ideas, According to an Expert

Dec 18, 2024 | popsugar.com | Shira Gill

Look, kitchen cabinets have a way of becoming black holes. One minute they're tidy and functional; the next, you're digging through an avalanche of mismatched Tupperware lids just to find the cumin. But with a little focus and strategy, you can transform your cabinets into spaces you actually enjoy opening. These 20 tips for organizing kitchen cabinets are all 15-minute wins, so grab your timer, cue up your favorite playlist, and let's get to work.
How to manage your energy this month

Dec 10, 2024 | christinekoh.substack.com | Christine Koh |Shira Gill |Liz Gumbinner

❤️ Thank you for being here! If you are a free subscriber and enjoy this newsletter, I would be grateful if you would consider a paid subscription to support my creative work. ❤️Last year Thanksgiving was on November 23, whereas this year it was a week later on November 28.
An Organizing Expert's Top Holiday Hack: Simplify Your Face Off

Nov 28, 2024 | popsugar.com | Shira Gill

When it comes to the holidays, the best organizing hack isn't a clever trick or a hidden compartment — it's adopting a "less is more" approach. The more we simplify, the more we can focus on what truly matters: joy, connection, and the beauty of the season. Here's how you can apply this philosophy to every part of your holiday planning, from gift wrap to decor. Your future self (and your sanity) will thank you.
Holiday Organization Tips From a Professional Home Organizer

Nov 25, 2024 | popsugar.com | Shira Gill

It's easy to feel the pressure to keep up with the Joneses around the holidays — bigger trees, flashier lights, towering stacks of beautifully wrapped gifts. But let's bring it back to what the holidays are truly about: community, connection, and meaning. The real magic of the season isn't in perfectly styled decor or piles of presents; it's in gathering with loved ones, slowing down, and making memories.