Someone once asked me, “When you can’t declutter your house anymore, what are you going to do?”
My answer was simple: “I’ll help other people do it.”
And that’s exactly how The Redhead Minimalist began.
After years of moving with the military, unpacking countless boxes, and creating order from chaos in home after home, I realized that decluttering wasn’t just something I was good at, it was something I loved. I saw how much peace and clarity it brought into my life, and I wanted to share that with others.
Now, I get to help people transform their spaces, not into perfect homes, but into ones that feel purposeful, calm, and truly lived in. Whether it’s organizing, staging, or choosing the perfect paint color, my goal is always the same: to make your home a better reflection of who you are and how you want to live.
I'm a professional organizer and KonMari Consultant, Staging Design Professional and Master Color Consultant based in sunny Pensacola, FL.
My work has been featured in the local Pensacola Magazine Bella and I was honored to be named a finalist in the 2025 RESA (Real Estate Staging Association) Rising Star Occupied Staging Project of the Year Award.
Meet Katie,
The Redhead Minimalist
1. I always have chapstick on me. If I can’t find it, I’ll spiral into a full-blown search party. Lose my backup? I may never recover.
2. I’m a total movie buff! Trivia, soundtracks, quotes, I love it all. If you drop a great one-liner, there’s a good chance I’ll finish it for you.
3. Before becoming a mom, I was a teacher. Although my youngest insists I’m a retired doctor, probably thanks to my expert-level Band-Aid skills.
4. One thing I unapologetically own way too many of is blankets. Cozy is a lifestyle.
5. I’m a natural redhead with blue eyes which is officially the rarest combo in the world. That kind of makes me feel like a unicorn.
6. I have a serious love for good pens. If it writes like a dream and comes in purple? Be still my heart.
7. Speaking of which… my favorite color is PURPLE. All shades, all the time.
8. My dream vacation is Scotland. Specifically an Outlander tour. Yes, I want to wear a cloak and walk through the standing stones.
9. I grew up moving around as an Army kid but my favorite place we lived was Peachtree City, Georgia. Golf carts everywhere equals childhood magic.
10. Fall is my favorite season. It’s like a warm hug. The colors, the candles, the decor, the boots… I live for it all.
10 Things About Me
My Training & Certifications
KonMari Certified
Master Color Consultant®
Staging Design Professional® Expert Level
My Journey with the KonMari Method ®
I’ve always been drawn to Marie Kondo’s teachings, her joyful, intentional approach to tidying just made sense. But as a mom, I didn’t think it was something I could realistically maintain. It felt like a before kids kind of lifestyle.
Over time, I tried every organizing method out there, from strict capsule wardrobes to popular Instagram trends, but none of it stuck. The focus was often on numbers or cleaning, not on creating a home that truly felt good to live in.
That’s when Marie Kondo’s message finally clicked: keep what sparks joy. It’s not about how much you own, but how your belongings support your life. That shift changed everything for me.
Today, I embrace life as a cozy minimalist, someone who values simplicity, but also warmth, comfort, and personality. To me, it’s not about bare counters or rigid rules, but about creating a home that feels calm, lived in, and uniquely yours.
Becoming a certified KonMari Consultant has allowed me to help others find that same clarity and joy in their own spaces, and it’s the most fulfilling work I’ve ever done.
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Recognized by
Pensacola’s Bella Magazine for my expertise in organizing, minimalism & home staging.
