An organized life is what most women aspire to have and we The Organizers, Melissa Smallwood and Kelly Tidwell, are no exceptions. It was through our passion for organization, coupled with our desire to help women get the most out of life, that we became professional organizers and purchased Organized Life by Design.
The effects that we have seen personally when our lives are better organized have allowed us to develop and implement ways for our clients to become organized, too! Cutting through the clutter of life allows you to really see what God has in store for you, His perfect design for your life.
Melissa has always been a planner. Even as a young girl, she would spend time daydreaming and planning, often plotting out her plans in drawings and lists on paper. All her friends and family describe her as a perfectionist and typical “Type A” personality. Melissa is often heard saying “Wait, I’ve got to have a plan first!”
Kelly is more spontaneous but likes to tackle all projects with a plan. She is also meticulous about details and her family has dubbed her a perfectionist as well. She is able to accomplish and juggle a lot because of her ability to multi-task!
Melissa started her professional organizing business in January 2007 to assist seniors and their families with the details that are associated with becoming older. This business grew and through word of mouth people began to ask Melissa to organize everything from kitchens to offices. God had plans for her business and talents and has made clear the path of what she should focus on- organizing women in all stages of life.
Kelly joined Melissa as her assistant in October 2007 and became a partner in June 2008. Kelly shared the passion and desire that Melissa felt to help women visualize and materialize goals and plans for their lives.
We are now excited to be following God’s call to change our business from a local focus to a global focus so that we can help women and families all across America (and beyond) find balance and order through the chaos of everyday life. We are ready to reach out to moms and women, in general, by reaching out to those who are struggling and help them to realize God’s design for their lives through organization.
Melissa and Kelly now offer their organizational services via workshops, keynote speaking, inspiring articles and devotions, as well as hands-on consulting, phone/email coaching and our weekly newsletter, allowing women to see God’s design for their own life through organization.
Keeping organized is key for both Melissa and Kelly. Both are busy WAHM’s with lots of other responsibilities and interests.
Melissa has been married to Mike for 11 years. They have three sons, two dogs and two lizards! In addition to operating her professional organizing business, Melissa founded a non-profit for low income seniors in West Virginia. In addition, she was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and is learning how to organize life around a chronic illness. She enjoys helping women become more organized. Her hobbies include riding on the back of her hubby’s Harley and organizing photos.
Kelly is married to Jay for 14 years and has three children, one boy and two girls. Her mother lives with Kelly and her family so she understands the meaning of the new “sandwich generation”. Kelly and her husband are the marriage ministry leaders at their church and Kelly has a special passion for women who are struggling to improve their marriages as well as helping them become more organized. Her hobbies include regular date nights with Jay and watching the shows she faithfully TiVo’s.
