Looking to get your life and home back in order after 18 months of everyone being at home?! Well, look no further than fellow Alexandrian Lauren Sadlon! Lauren is a natural-born organizer and the owner of NEAT Method Northern Virginia. And the lady who keeps both Phyllis and my personal homes as well as our clients in a sustainably organized manner!  

The moment you meet Lauren, you will get an instant feeling of both energy and calm; hard to explain until you've experienced it. No project overwhelms her, and every project is handled, Phyllis' favorite word, confidentiality. She will tackle your kitchen, your closet, your playroom, or your entire home and leave you with a beautiful system that you and your family understand and can sustain.

My personal favorite Lauren moment is when she organized my kitchen and pulled out 12 crazy slicing and dicing solutions. She looked at me and said, "Brittany - do you need 12 Ways to Cut Things?" (Yes, the label read - Ways to Cut Things), and I just cracked up laughing - no one needs 12 Ways to Cut Things! But without Lauren, I never would have known I had a slicing and dicing hoarding problem.  

Lauren is a working mom to an active seven-year-old, so she gets how today's families function and thrive. Her systems are beautifully contained in labeled baskets, containers, turntables, and bins. They are so visually appealing you'll want to make sure it is maintained, the key to staying organized. Meet my wonderful friend and neighbor - Lauren Sadlon!

Photography credit : Sarah Marcella Creative

Lauren is styled by The Hive.

ABOUT YOU

Neighborhood: Fort Hunt (Hollin Hall, technically)

How long have you lived in Alexandria: Just over 4 years, but I’ve been in other parts of Northern Virginia for over 20 years.

What is your hometown? Camp Hill, PA (near Harrisburg)

What brought you to Alexandria? We loved the neighborhood feel, beautiful area, good schools and our wonderful friends

What would surprise people about you? Since I’m a professional organizer, I think people would be surprised to know that my pantry gets messy

You’re a superhero: what’s your superpower? Teleportation

Favorite cocktail: Skinny Margarita

Last book read or movie seen: Golden Girl by Elin Hildebrand

Guilty Pleasure: Chick Flicks

Phrase you overuse: “Put on your shoes, it’s time to go!” ;)

Facebook or Instagram? Instagram

Latest binge-watch: Mare of Easttown
Bucket list travel destination: South of France

If you only could have one for the rest of your life: wine or coffee? That’s really tough, but I’m going to go with coffee (I LOVE caffeine)

FASHION

Define your style in three words or less: Easy, comfortable, feminine

The go-to piece in your wardrobe: Dresses - I love how they can be comfortable and make you look put together with one piece!

Favorite current trend: Wide leg jeans, although I’m not entirely sure I can pull that look off!

Beauty product you can’t live without: Dry Shampoo

Favorite fragrance: Coco Mademoiselle

Heels or flats? Definitely heels - I’m SO short.

HOME

Favorite room in your home: Our dining room

Antiques, modern, or a mix? Modern, but keep it casual

Last item bought for your home: A bar cart from West Elm for my husband’s office

Favorite way to entertain: Outside and with lots of friends

Clutter-free or well-lived in? Absolutely clutter-free!

Wallpaper -- yes, totally modern or no, so dated: Totally modern and love it!

FITNESS

Your go-to work-out: I really like to mix it up - Barre 3, running and Interval training are all part of my rotation

Most fun way to exercise: With friends

Group exercise or solo: Definitely group

Proudest fitness achievement: Running (and winning) Ragnar DC with an amazing team of 12 women      

ALEXANDRIA

Favorite spot in Alexandria: Barca and Ada’s - the waterfront area is so pretty

Last purchase in Alexandria: These Rag & Bone shoes I’m wearing for these photos

Best coffee / happy hour / date night spot: Misha’s/Barca/Sonoma Wine Cellar

Favorite charity: Seaport Foundation

Favorite annual Alexandria event: St. Patrick’s Day parade