Hello. I’m glad you’re here.
My name is Maria.
I’m glad you found your way here.
At an early age, I discovered the art and magic of simplicity and order. As a child, one of my favorite books was The Big Tidy-Up and I read it so many times the binding fell off. Growing up in Salinas in a disorganized and cluttered home, I spent much of my youth attempting to create personal sacred space. It was also during this time I subconsciously began my life-long relationship with books and the outdoors. It was in the meadows and among the trees where I could always find stillness and calm. (It wasn’t uncommon to find me hiding in a tree reading Alice in Wonderland while eagerly searching for a rabbit hole to fall into.)
When I became a working mother raising two very active boys, perspective, planning, and time management were my greatest allies. During this time, I came to further understand the benefits of structure and the clarity that accompanies it.
I’m here help you prime your environment to align with your visions and enhance the quality of your life.
My holistic approach to organizing goes beyond decluttering and redistributing your stuff. I’m here to offer ways to help clear and quiet the clutter in your mind as well. By being attentive, mindful, and respectful of your space, I guide by empowering you to see the potential in your surroundings while removing roadblocks that may be holding you back. By helping you identify your motivation, we can focus on creating a landscape that promotes spaciousness and peace.
I love what I do.
And I’m passionate about helping you find the space you’ve been looking for.
As a Board Certified Professional Organizer, CPO®, and an active member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO), I’m committed to meeting industry standards through extensive client interaction, meeting educational requirements, and adhering to ethical obligations. This achievement is an outward expression of my commitment to keep up with the latest theories and resources and to continue with ongoing education to best serve my clients and my community.
As a student of Nature, I’m a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Take a peek at the article where I was featured in the Monterey County Weekly on what to expect on a guided Forest Bathing experience.
As a student of Feng Shui, I’m a Certified Feng Shui Practitioner with the Western School of Feng Shui® and an active member of the International Feng Shui Guild. This achievement is an outward expression of my commitment to my partnership with our natural world in creating harmonious environments that enhance our health, relationships, prosperity, and overall well-being.
I also serve Salinas and Monterey as a Purpose Workshop Facilitator with the Blue Zones Project Monterey.
Looking For Space was named a top organizing and decluttering expert by Redfin. Check out the article featured in Redfin’s 30 Organizing Tips to Maintain a Tidy Home.
When I’m not working, you will usually find me on a trail, at the beach, or nose deep in a book.
After many years in the hospitality industry and management for non-profits and senior living, I’m grateful to be able to combine my life’s experiences with my passions in creating Looking For Space.