We work together to simplify and honor your home — letting it become a calm, vibrant sanctuary, using the treasures you already own.
I offer help & encouragement after life's transitions —
downsizing · partner changes · simplifying
Or it's just the time in your life to move some things out and let some things go — to give your spirit a lift, and the spirit of your home new life.
"A dramatic reorganization of the home causes correspondingly dramatic changes in lifestyle and perspective. It is life transforming."
— MARIE KONDO, THE SWEET, AMAZING, INSPIRING WOMAN BEHIND THE JAPANESE ART OF DECLUTTERING AND ORGANIZING
— WHAT I OFFER
We sit down over tea or coffee to meet each other — and your home.
A thirty minute free consultation — to begin.
I will guide you through the life-changing process of letting go. And then — when you feel complete — I'll guide and help you using my background in design to rearrange a little, maybe paint a wall, rehang or move some paintings, roll up a rug, maybe move one to anchor in another room.
When you say, yes — let's do this, we begin.
We play a bit.
A thirty minute free consultation, over tea or coffee
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Guided letting-go through every room and category
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Design help — rearranging, rehanging, moving paintings, anchoring rugs
04
Short guidance sheets with quotes and gentle reminders
05
A follow-up visit, eight months later, with coffee and conversation
— THE PROCESS
We begin with three areas that make a big difference — and ease into how this works.
Ten minutes at a time. We touch each item. We reflect. I leave short guidance sheets with quotes and reminders — cheering you on.
— 01
Clothing and personal items
Touch each piece. Keep what loves you back.
— 02
Kitchen and dining spaces
Where you nourish yourself. We make it sing.
— 03
Living room and common areas
The shared rooms — softened, opened, breathing.
— 04
Bedrooms and personal spaces
Your sanctuary within the sanctuary.
— 05
Papers, documents, digital clutter
The quiet weight we rarely notice. Lifted.
— 06
Garage, attic and storage spaces
The places things go to be forgotten. We remember.
— 07
Personal items of sentimental value
Held gently. Honored. Chosen with love.
— 08
Final sweep and some Playing
We rearrange, rehang, roll up a rug. We play.
— FOLLOW UP
"The Swedish philosophy of decluttering, the concept of Döstädning, is at its heart a gentle philosophy that asks us to reflect on the things we own and what they mean in the context of our lives. It's about choosing what truly matters — both in your home and in your heart."
— EVA SOLBERG
— CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
What our clients are saying
"Francois impressed us on multiple levels. Wonderful to work with!"
- Hunter & Jean
"Francois Mercer is the best wedding photographer in Talens. There's no doubt about it!"
- Nolan & Paisley
"The photographs are second to none. Our families are all praises for Francois."
- Mason & Mckenna
— A LITTLE ABOUT MY JOURNEY
The most important role in my life is being a mother to two incredibly inspiring, beautiful women.
I've worked with space, beautiful items and things I consider treasures — color and art, and how it all makes us feel — for most of my life.
Education coordinator and exhibition assistant for the Hockaday Center for the Arts in Kalispell, Montana. I've helped build two homes from sawing, planing, tiling, staining, painting, stenciling, moving earth — learning a lot, the thousands of decisions. I've remodeled three homes, and helped construct a yurt on sacred land with many friends and helpers.
I owned a women's boutique in Whitefish, Montana for twenty-five years with creative, inspiring partners.
Picture of flower arrangement
Work with Me
Got questions, or want to explore options? I'm more than happy to get in touch!
CONNIE KELSAY 406-471-0428