Organize First, Decorate Second: How to Go from Clutter to Creativity
By (Author) Whitney English
Thomas Nelson Publishers
Thomas Nelson Publishers
26th August 2025
19th June 2025
United States
General
Non Fiction
Paperback
224
Width 139mm, Height 213mm
Organize First, Decorate Second is the ultimate companion to help you embark on a transformative journey towards a more organized, beautiful, and fulfilling life.
Whitney English breaks down the essence of thoughtful design and organization as tools not just for a prettier space but for a better lifeone that smoothly adapts to the inevitable shifts we all face. She shares how balancing a neat look with functional living isn't always a walk in the park, but the payoff is a space that works just as hard as it charms.
Whitney gets into the nitty-gritty with actionable strategies for putting the house in order. She walks readers through evaluating their spaces, marrying storage with style, and zoning rooms for peak performance. She even helps readers pick out furniture that doubles down on organization and gadgets that arent just smart, but genius. Whitney underscores the significance of deliberate design and organization to enhance well-being and adapt seamlessly to life's ever-changing demands.
Organize First, Decorate Second, establishes:
With Whitneys guidance, practical tips, seasoned advice, and her signature humor, youre set to transform your living spaces into zones of beauty and effectiveness. Each chapter is a mix of heartwarming anecdotes, practical advice, and innovative strategies. This book isnt just about making your home look goodits about making your home a reflection of your best self. Whitney doesnt just want you to organize, she wants you to celebrate each step, no matter how small, because perfection isn't the goalit's all about the progress.
Whitney English believes that anyone can live a beautiful life. She believes that gratitude is the birthplace of joy, that people matter, that love is the answer, that if you're real you can't be ugly, that everyone is creative and some of us have forgotten, and that it's worth trying to be a better version of yourself today than you were yesterday. If you're more into technical details, she has boot-strapped two businesses to seven figures, has a degree in interior design, has studied management at Parsons in New York City, and has had her work featured in O magazine and The Wall Street Journal and on the Today show. She was featured as one of Country Living's Women Entrepreneurs in 2008. One of her favorite dreams come true, though, is her husband, David, and their three children. She nightly dreams of a perfectly organized office.