Working Behind The Scenes

Babs has been a great support to me and I know she would be great to work with my clients. I am a realtor and have used many stagers and organizers over the years. Babs helps me set goals and gives me appropriate tasks that I can accomplish. I highly recommend her.

I called Babs a couple of weeks ago to give me suggestions on how to maximize the space in my 8 year old daughter’s very small closet. I also wanted her to help my daughter organize her own stuff so that she could feel more independent.
Babs had her handyman reconfigure the closet design and it ended up looking unbelievable! Then Babs came back and worked her magic with my daughter for 4 hours on a Saturday afternoon! The two of them purged items, organized shelves, and decorated! And of course my daughter’s favorite part, using the label machine to label her new containers.
When it was all done, my daughter was so proud of her organized, clean room. Babs had her give me a tour of where everything goes. Daughter loves her new closet and feels so proud. Babs is unbelievable! Now on to my sons room…

I’m so glad I have met Babs! I am very busy at work and often don’t have time to shop for myself. When I do go shopping, it is hard for me to find clothes in my size due to my petite frame. In four hours, Babs helped me find wardrobe staples that I would not have found for myself if I had shopped for days. She has a great eye for essential wardrobe pieces in the right size. She also helped my mother update her wardrobe, and almost everyone who meets her compliments her new look. If you struggle with finding clothes that fit you should definitely give her a call! Thanks Babs for all your help with my family!

I highly recommend Babs! She’s very professional and she is definitely a must for people who don’t have the time to organize any space. She helped me and my mother find beautiful frames and helped organize our garage space. I also had her design rooms in my house and I always refer my friends to her. All her prices are reasonable and I believe that her work is exceptional.

Babs posts such helpful information for time saving techniques and organization. The stuffing of a comforter into a new duvet was superb… I just had to share how helpful the post is for some of us challenged by comforters/​duvets. Thank you Babs!

What would I do without Babs?! I redid a few closets and trying to figure out how to put everything back — it was overwhelming and I did not have a lot of time to accomplish this task. Babs responded quickly and together she helped me organize the closets, purge unnecessary items to the point even my kids were thrilled at the space created by Babs. This was no easy task and Babs was not phased. From solving space issues to hanging pictures, offering solutions to other organizational concerns I had Babs was a rockstar. I have since called Babs to help me with other organizational things around the house as I just don’t always have enough time! Babs has also helped my clients out with cleaning out estates and organization — she is the utmost professional. She is confidential, creative and reliable. I highly recommend her.

I used Babs after moving into a new house. She was so helpful organizing the my desk area and the kids playroom. My kids loved her as well and keep asking when she is coming back. She got them involved in the clean up process and they really enjoyed it. The best part is that her method makes it really easy to keep the room organized and everything still looks great weeks after she left!

Babs from «Working Behind the Scenes» is truly amazing and worthy of every glowing review she has received. I relocated from NY to CA and needed help unpacking and organizing our new home. Thankfully, I found Babs who made this daunting task much more manageable and even fun. She helped unpack and organize almost every room in our house. I was amazed at her ability to maximize every inch of space, especially in our small closets. Her rates are reasonable and she is very efficient with her time. I couldn’t believe how much she could accomplish in just a few hours. I was extremely pleased with her services and plan to hire her again to help us organize for the arrival of our baby boy.

I have been a realtor on the Peninsula for the past 14 years. In my industry I encounter many service-​people who work to prep homes for sale, but rarely find those that make me want to rave. I had the pleasure of meeting Babs through a client, who hired her to help clean out his home prior to selling. I was instantly impressed by her calm approach to things even during the most stressful days leading up to going on the market. She quickly had a selection of handymen, painters, contractors and service people who not only showed up on time, but were pleasant to work with and affordable. Her sweet demeanor, creative solutions, and endless energy were refreshing and truly made working side-​by-​side during a stressful situation enjoyable. She was excellent at keeping close tabs and communicating with us so that we were always on the same schedule. The house was organized and ready to go in an amazingly short amount of time.
I have since hired her to help me organize my own home, and can instantly see why she is a favorite for many realtors along the Peninsula. She approaches each challenge with enthusiasm, encourages you to keep moving forward even when you are exhausted, respects your belongings, gently finds a way to help you keep or part with your treasures, and had an incredible sense-​of-​humor to boot. Did I mention how much my kids came to know and trust her? Her genuine care and concern were evident and set her apart from the other people in her industry.
I would highly recommend Babs and her list of reliable contractors to anyone and do!

Babs is as good as it gets. We used her when we had to move for our remodel, move out, then move back in 5 months later. We couldn’t have done it all & stayed sane without her. She knows how to categorize «stuff», she does it very nicely without judgement & she suggests how you can organize between her visits. There is no one harder working & a better deal than Babs. She can do 1 closet or a whole house. I’m a livelong convert to her thinking & labeling. I’ll never go back to those drawers crammed with things!

Babs helped us organize our home office. She helped us make decisions about what to keep, what to toss, what to donate, and then helped us organize the space. She’s very knowledgeable about resources and sources for this kind of work. We couldn’t have done it without her. We’ll call her again when we’re ready to tackle the next project.

Babs worked with me to organize and complete a very large multi-​part project: getting a house ready for sale by clearing and cleaning it out. She sequenced the tasks to be done. She presented me with the decisions to be made and had excellent recommendations when I needed guidance. She brought great people to the house to do the specialized work such as sorting, hauling, taking donations, taking consignments, home repairs, etc. All the way through she helped me to focus on priorities and kept the project moving at an amazing fast pace.
I would hire Babs again without hesitation. She is highly professional and a wonderful coach. She knows Bay Area resources for all types of needs and jobs. Things get done when she’s around!

My husband and I are so happy we found Babs and envision working with her for many years to come! We first sought Babs’ help when we wanted to de-​clutter our home and plan a yard sale. Babs met with us and truly listened to our needs, gave us a plan for how to get started with what felt like an overwhelming project, and came to personally help with the first stages. After she left, I felt I had a system and a set of tools for how to move forward.
Many months later, we have since sold our house and are preparing for a move. Babs was one of the first people we called to help us plan for the move and think about how to organize the new space. She has a wealth of resources and contacts to share for everyone from a handyman to mover. We feel so much more confident about doing our move and making our new home work for us with Babs on our team!

I have worked with Babs for over 5 years and she consistently exceeds my expectations. She has the intuitive ability to see past problems and offer sensible solutions — whether it is clutter I’m trying to organize, shopping for the perfect shoes (she always finds them and manages to get them on sale!), or just need some motivation; she knows how to make life easier. :)
Most people are embarrassed or ashamed of the clutter and disorganized mess they have hidden away in a closet or drawer (we all have a mess), but Babs never comes in with a judgmental attitude– she just gets right to work to make it better. She also has a great way with kids– my 3 adore her and love it when she comes. Somehow Babs manages to get my kids to not only clean out their rooms, but have fun while doing it! She’s even worked with my husband to do Christmas and birthday shopping– trust me, this always turns out to be a good thing!
Babs is also one of the most well networked people I know. She is loyal to her friends and colleagues — if you need something and Babs can’t do it, she knows someone who can, guaranteed!
I’ve told all of my friends about this secret weapon I call Babs. She truly is the best!

Babs has been AMAZING at helping me to tackle all of the projects I just kept procrastinating and couldn’t get done myself! NOW, my wedding album is DONE, my daughter’s baby album is DONE, my mending/​hemming pile is DONE, and my closet, well it’s completely manageable now! I have finally parted with those pieces that for whatever reason I had been holding onto but not wearing! Apprehensive at first when bags upon bags of out-​dated and over worn clothes, shoes, and accessories left my room, I am now THRILLED by all of my new choices! I have also learned from Babs how to separate my summer from my winter fashion! Babs is full of «why-didn’t-I-think-of-that!» solutions that just keep it simple and organized! Highly Recommend!

Babs Harband calls herself a professional organizer and wardrobe consultant, but really she is a a professional problem solver! She can take on any job you’ve been procrastinating… cleaning out the closet, organizing the home office, creating your wedding photo album, even teaching 6 year olds how to dress!
Whatever the job, here’s what you can expect:
* Creative solutions to problems you thought were unfixable (I mean WHAT can you possibly store in a closet this small???). Her unique experience in retail and childhood education give Babs a unique toolbox for addressing common household challenges. And, she’s just a really smart person.
* Professional yet personal approach. Babs gets how hard it is for most people to tackle organizing and is really supportive.
* A new lease on life! It feels so good when that closet finally gets cleaned out and you have great new garments to stock!
Babs started as a professional organizer in our home, and is now a friend!

Babs Harband at «Working Behind the Scenes» is excellent!!! She does everything from organizing your home or office, personal shopping, creating custom photo albums, you name it, she can do it. She is extremely organized and professional. I highly recommend giving Babs a call should you need any of the above services.