Posted in Designed Life

Resilient Living

“This moment is heavy, but it is not permanent. I am allowed to pause, to feel, and to move at my own pace. I have survived difficult days before, and I carry the strength, wisdom, and grace to get through this one. I choose to be kind to myself today.”

This is the AFFIRMATION I wrote this morning in my journal – I hope it helps those who need to hear these words.

Coach Cher ♥

Posted in Loving Yourself

New Year . . . New Chapters

The past year brought with it a profound sorrow, the passing of my older brother, Joey, who anchored my world. This loss left an immeasurable void, marking the end of a generation that shaped who I am. I am the last one standing from the family portrait.

Yet, in the quiet aftermath of grief, a deeper realization has taken root: I am not truly alone. My life is woven into a broader tapestry of Navy Family, community, and the enduring legacy of those who have gone before me.

This new chapter demands a new resolve. I choose to leave the crippling paralysis of fear behind—fear of the unknown, fear of loneliness, fear of starting anew. Instead, I will walk forward with intention and unwavering purpose. My path is now one of bold creation, where I will not simply observe life but actively, passionately write the next, vibrant chapters of my own story.

In this act of creation, I will become the custodian of memory. I will honor my family not by dwelling in their absence, but by boldly sharing their stories—the fascinating, humorous, challenging, and deeply human narratives that are too interesting, too vital, to be lost to silence. These shared memories will be the foundation upon which I build a future filled with meaningful connections and a life lived fully in the light of remembrance.

I hope you write new chapters of your life boldly, this new year.

Coach Cher ♥

Posted in Uncategorized

Hope & Gratitude

Christmas reminds us that even in busy, heavy seasons, peace is possible. Thank you for allowing me to walk beside you as you create space—for what truly matters. Wishing you comfort, clarity, and meaningful moments this holiday season.

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!

Coach Cher ♥

Posted in Clean & Tidy

We Don’t Just Clean Your Office . . .

We Elevate It!

WHY CHOOSE LIFESTYLE BY DESIGN?

🌿 A Clean Space Is a Clear Mind

We don’t just wipe down surfaces—we reset your environment so your team starts each day focused, energized, and uninterrupted by clutter or chaos.

✨ Boutique-Style Care for Small Workspaces

Smaller offices often get overlooked by large cleaning companies.
But to us, small spaces are where the magic happens.
We specialize in detail-driven cleaning, ensuring even the smallest corners support a healthy, productive workspace.

🧽 Consistency You Can Feel

Reliability is our superpower.
When we service your office, you know exactly what to expect:

  • Fresh, organized surfaces
  • Sanitized high-touch areas
  • Discreet, respectful care
  • A professional team committed to excellence

🛡️ A Healthier Workspace = Fewer Sick Days

We use high-quality, safe cleaning methods that reduce allergens and germs—protecting your staff and creating a healthier environment for everyone who walks through your doors.


⭐ OUR SIGNATURE SMALL-OFFICE CLEANING INCLUDES:

  • Full dusting and surface polishing
  • Sanitizing of desks, phones, keyboards & common touch points
  • Trash removal & replenishment
  • Kitchenette and breakroom cleaning
  • Bathroom refresh
  • Floor care (vacuum, mop, sanitize)
  • Light organizing resets for common areas
  • Custom add-ons for specialized needs

All delivered with the professionalism, compassion, and clarity LIFESTYLE BY DESIGN is known for.


🏢 PERFECT FOR:

  • Small business offices
  • Medical and therapy suites
  • Creative studios
  • Real estate offices
  • Law offices
  • Coaching + consulting spaces
  • Property management offices
  • Start-ups and home-based professional suites

Wherever people work, clarity matters.


✨ THE LIFESTYLE BY DESIGN DIFFERENCE

We treat your office like an extension of your brand—because it is.
Your space says everything about the care, quality, and professionalism your clients can expect.
When it’s clean, calm, and beautifully maintained, your business shines.

We don’t just clean your office—
We elevate it.
We create a space that welcomes creativity, productivity, and growth.


📞 READY TO DESIGN CLARITY IN YOUR WORKPLACE?

Let’s create a customized cleaning schedule that meets your needs and respects your budget.

LIFESTYLE BY DESIGN –  Home & Office Organizer

Let’s Chat! 860.941.8630 / organizercoach98@gmail.com
Small Office Cleaning Services
Where a clean space is the first step toward a productive business!

Posted in Happy Thanksgiving!

A Thanksgiving Message from My Heart to Yours 

This Thanksgiving, I want to pause and honor every person who has invited me—through my organizing services, my workshops, or simply through conversation—into the sacred spaces of their lives. Whether it was a cluttered room, a busy schedule, a chaotic season, or a heavy heart, you trusted me to help bring clarity, calm, laughter, and hope. That trust is never taken lightly.

This year has been filled with transformation—some chosen, some unexpected—and together we’ve learned that clarity is not just about tidy shelves or labeled binders. It is about finding the courage to begin again. To create new routines. To rebuild peace. To rediscover joy. To walk forward with intention, even when life feels overwhelming.

I am deeply grateful for every client, every workshop participant, every supporter, and every soul who has contacted my business. You are the reason I show up with passion each day. You are the reason these services exist. You are the reason I believe that healing, creativity, and organization can truly change lives.

May your home feel warm, your heart feel light, and your spirit feel supported. And may you always remember that you deserve spaces—inside and out—that feel peaceful, beautiful, and aligned with the life you are creating.

From my heart to your home…
Happy Thanksgiving.
With gratitude and grace,
Cher — Lifestyle by Designs | Harmony Studio | CoachCher

Posted in Motivational Mondays

Mondays … Are For Mood Boards!

Mood boards …

Give you a kind of creative freedom that feels limitless—like stepping into a visual playground where every color, texture, and idea can come alive before a single piece of furniture is ever moved. They allow you to dream boldly and design with confidence, pulling together inspiration from anywhere: a swatch of fabric, a calming landscape, the warmth of a café corner, or the crisp lines of a modern workspace.

With mood boards, you can explore possibilities without boundaries, experiment without fear, and translate emotions into visuals that guide the entire design journey. They act as a bridge between imagination and reality, helping you— the client—see the energy, personality, and harmony of a space long before it is created. In this process, creativity isn’t just encouraged; it is unleashed.

Design Boldly . . . Coach Cher

I look forward to helping you transform your lifestyle.

Let’s Chat! Cheryl Camacho # 860-941-8630

A TEXT  gets to me faster: Name, Issue, the Best time to call

Email: organizercoach98@gmail.com

Posted in Intentional lifestyle

The Beauty of Sustainable Lifestyle

CHAPTER ONE: Less is a Mess Until It’s Bliss

Simple living is more than decluttering a closet or downsizing a home—it’s a mindset that encourages us to slow down and live with intention. At its core, it’s about removing excess not only from our physical spaces but also from our mental, emotional, and spiritual lives. In doing so, we create space for clarity, peace, and deeper meaning.

Rather than measuring life by what we accumulate, simple living invites us to value the quality of our experiences, relationships, and inner growth. In a world dominated by consumerism and constant noise, it’s easy to confuse busyness with purpose. Simple living challenges this mindset, prompting us to reassess what truly matters. It suggests that a life overloaded with possessions, obligations, and endless striving can often feel empty rather than fulfilling.

By intentionally choosing simplicity, we begin to notice the richness in small moments: the warmth of a morning cup of tea, the beauty of nature outside our window, or the joy of an unhurried conversation with a friend. These are the often-overlooked treasures buried beneath the clutter of modern life.

At its foundation, simple living is not about deprivation. It’s not about giving up what we love, but aligning our lives with what we value most. It begins with asking: Do I need this? Does this serve me? Does this contribute to my well-being or distract from it? These questions help us intentionally curate lives that support balance and harmony.

Simplicity empowers us to focus our time, energy, and resources on what nurtures us rather than what depletes us. Ultimately, it offers freedom—freedom from the pressure to constantly consume, from the weight of comparison, and from the illusion that more is always better.

This philosophy opens a door to a slower, more mindful way of being—one in which we reconnect with our authentic selves. In this space, we are no longer defined by what we own or how much we do, but by who we are and how we choose to live. This chapter lays the groundwork for embracing simplicity—not as a fleeting trend, but as a fulfilling way of life rooted in depth, peace, and joy.

CHAPTER TWO: Your Stuff is Not Your Soulmate (Probably)

Let’s be honest: some of us are in committed relationships with our stuff. That T-shirt from 2008? “It still fits… emotionally.” The pasta maker you used once? “It might come in handy during the next carb crisis.”

But here’s the kicker—most of our stuff doesn’t love us back. It doesn’t bring joy; it just hogs our space and collects dust like it’s starting a collection.

The key to sustainable living is understanding the difference between wanting and needing. (Spoiler: You probably don’t need that third garlic press.) When we stop accumulating things like we’re trying to win a loyalty card from Amazon, we reduce waste, save money, and free up mental space.

Try this: The next time you’re about to buy something, pause and ask, “Do I need this, or am I just trying to impress the neighbor who owns a salt lamp and a Tesla?” If it’s the latter, walk away proudly. You just saved yourself from clutter and existential regret.

Living sustainably doesn’t mean you must fit all your belongings into a backpack and move to a treehouse (unless you’re into that). It means being intentional: choosing quality over quantity, and making space for what actually matters—like spontaneous dance parties in your living room.


CHAPTER THREE: Eating Green Without Turning Into a Kale Cultist

You’ve probably heard the phrase “You are what you eat.” If that’s true, some of us are approximately 47% potato chips.

Sustainable living starts at the table. But let’s clear this up: You don’t need to become a vegan monk who only eats locally-sourced moss. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s progress.

Eating more plant-based meals, reducing food waste, and shopping locally can make a huge impact. Plus, eating veggies doesn’t have to be a flavorless punishment. (We’re looking at you, overcooked Brussels sprouts.)

Hot tip: Plan your meals before shopping. That way, you avoid buying 6 zucchinis you swear you’ll use but inevitably watch wilt into mushy regret.

And remember: composting isn’t just for hippies with backyard chickens. It’s a legit way to give back to the Earth—and it’s strangely satisfying to turn yesterday’s banana peel into tomorrow’s garden gold.

Start small. Swap out meat once or twice a week. Buy from the farmer’s market when you can. And yes, you can still have chocolate—it’s basically a plant. Probably.


CHAPTER FOUR: Energy Vampires and the Art of Unplugging (Literally and Figuratively)

No, we’re not talking about your overly dramatic cousin who drains your soul at family dinners. We’re talking about the other kind of energy vampire—the toaster that’s always plugged in even though it hasn’t toasted anything since 2017.

Our homes are full of sneaky energy suckers. Electronics, lights, heating systems—they’re often running on autopilot while we pay the bill. Sustainable living means becoming a little more aware of what’s on, what’s needed, and what can be turned off (hint: probably everything when you’re not using it).

But let’s zoom out for a second: unplugging isn’t just about appliances. It’s also about our minds. Scrolling social media until our eyeballs hurt doesn’t exactly scream “simple, meaningful life.” Try stepping away from screens once in a while. Go outside. Stare at a tree. Hug it, if you must.

Simple wins:

  • Switch to LED bulbs (they last longer and don’t affect your electric bill).
  • Use a power strip so you can turn off multiple devices with one satisfying click.
  • Air-dry your clothes like it’s 1992. Bonus: it’s free and smells like sunshine.

Remember, saving energy = saving money + saving the planet + becoming slightly smug in a good way.


CHAPTER FIVE: The Joy of Doing Nothing (a.k.a. Sustainable Sanity)

Here’s a radical idea: What if… You didn’t have to be busy all the time?

We live in a world that treats rest like a guilty pleasure. If you’re not multitasking with three to-do lists and a podcast playing at double speed, are you even trying?

Yes. Yes, you are. In fact, doing less can be the most revolutionary act in a world obsessed with more.

Sustainable living isn’t just about what we consume—it’s about how we live. Creating time for rest, reflection, and joy is just as important as composting or riding your bike to the store. Taking care of your well-being helps you show up better for the people and planet around you.

Pro tip: Schedule downtime like you’d schedule a dentist appointment. Call it “soul maintenance” if that makes it feel more official.

Sit. Breathe. Stare out the window. Let your mind wander without needing to fix, scroll, or hustle. You are not a productivity machine. You’re a human being—with permission to chill.

Because in the end, sustainability isn’t about sacrificing joy. It’s about making space for more of it—the real kind, not the kind that comes from flash sales and fast shipping.


Final Thoughts:
Living sustainably isn’t about being perfect. It’s about small steps, conscious choices, and a willingness to laugh along the way. Whether you’re swapping plastic for reusable bags or simply learning to appreciate silence over screen time, you’re making a difference.

And if all else fails—just remember to bring the clothes in if it starts to rain.

Posted in Clean & Tidy

The Art of 𝓓𝓮𝓽𝓪𝓲𝓵-𝓒𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰

In the quiet corners of our homes~

Beyond mere tidying, detail-cleaning your home is an act of love, a meditative journey that rekindles your relationship with your space. Hidden beneath the daily bustle, forgotten nooks and crannies gather dust, subtly accumulating the essence of our lives. This process enables you to breathe new life into every room and discover joy in the smallest details.

Imagine the serenity of lifting a neglected picture frame, wiping away months of dust to reveal a cherished photograph. Each swipe of the cloth becomes a stroke of nostalgia, a gentle reminder of moments past. The mingling scents of fresh cleaning products and familiar home create an atmosphere that is both comforting and invigorating.

As you meticulously clean baseboards and scrub grout, you are not just removing dirt but rediscovering the beauty beneath. Each uncovered corner and polished surface reflects a renewed commitment to your environment, grounding you and connecting you to the physical space that holds your life’s stories.

Detail cleaning is evident in the careful reorganization of a cluttered drawer, where a long-lost trinket brings a smile. It’s in the satisfaction of seeing your reflection in a spotless mirror—a metaphor for the clarity and peace you seek in life. This deep cleaning goes beyond the physical; it’s a meditative journey where you let go of what no longer serves you, making room for new memories and experiences. It teaches patience, attention to detail, and mindfulness, fully engaging you with your surroundings.

In this process, your home transforms from a mere shelter into a sanctuary. The energy shifts, the air feels lighter, and you walk through each room with pride and accomplishment, knowing every surface gleams with your care. It’s a gift to yourself and those you share your home with—a testament to the love and respect you have for your living space.

Embrace the art of detail-cleaning. Let it be a celebration of your home, a ritual that honors the past and prepares for the future. As you clean, remember you are not just tidying up; you are creating a space filled with warmth, clarity, and peace. In every corner, let the love you pour into your home reflect into your heart, reminding you of the beauty in the details.

Here is a list of tasks to get you started:

The Art of Detail-Cleaning: 8 Daily Tasks

  1. Baseboards & Door Frames
    Wipe down baseboards, trim, and door frames with a damp cloth or Magic Eraser to remove dust and scuff marks.
  2. Light Switches & Doorknobs
    Disinfect high-touch areas like light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles throughout the home or office.
  3. Ceiling Fans & Air Vents
    Dust and vacuum ceiling fan blades, air return vents, and bathroom exhaust fans.
  4. Under Furniture & Appliances
    Move lightweight furniture or appliances to clean underneath — sweep, vacuum, or mop hidden dust bunnies and crumbs.
  5. Inside the Fridge & Pantry
    Remove expired food, wipe down shelves, and disinfect drawers. Reorganize the contents by zones or categories.
  6. Window Tracks & Blinds
    Deep clean window sills, tracks, and dust blinds with a microfiber cloth and mild cleaner.
  7. Tech & Office Tools
    Sanitize computer keyboards, remotes, phones, and printer surfaces. Use a Q-tip for crevices and compressed air for dust.
  8. Decor & Light Fixtures
    Gently wipe down lampshades, picture frames, and decorative items. Dust or wash light fixtures and replace any burnt-out bulbs.

Peace & Harmony, Cher