Q&A TAKING CARE OF THE CLUTTER
A Q&A with Michelle Frediani, a professional organizer based in Batavia By Kevin Druley | Photos provided by Precisely Practical
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an you find your things? Do you know what you have?
These questions frequently occupy the top of Michelle Frediani’s mind in part because of her bustling background, but also because others may not always have time to keep things organized. Make no mistake — Frediani has that aspect covered. The owner of Precisely Practical LLC in Batavia grew up the oldest of four children, and now, alongside her husband, James, has a blended family of five kids. They once called a 1,300-square-foot Texas house their home.
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With many households focused on simplifying and streamlining as fall revs into gear, Kane County Magazine spoke with Frediani about some principles of home organization. This interview has been edited slightly for length. KANE COUNTY MAGAZINE: Where does the organizing process start? MICHELLE FREDIANI: Sorting is going to be your first step. You have to sort everything to see what you have. Because you could have piles of things or boxes of things and they’re all mixed up without a real home in your home. So, if they don’t have a place to belong, then you might buy duplicates, or you won’t know that you have it, or things
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