• Professional organization + declutter extraordinaire ○ California-born empath ○ Star Wars aficionado ○ Supermom ○ Kind AF ○

“I began Lighten Up with a goal to not only help my clients prepare for their next chapter but to do so while always treating them with the dignity and respect we all deserve.” - Andrea Smalley, founder

 

MEET ANDREA

⭐️ Professional Mission: To help you reach your goals with care, compassion, communication and dignity.

Originally from San Diego, Andrea has lived in Montclair for nearly a decade. She has two incredible daughters who bring her a lot of joy and laughter.

Even as a child, Andrea was keenly aware of how space and surroundings impacted her overall well-being. Her genuine love of decluttering and organizing eventually gained her the honor of being the one that friends would call anytime they felt overwhelmed in their own space or were faced with a move.

When she founded Lighten Up, Andrea never set out to offer celebrity-style home edits. Instead she saw greater needs within the community that weren’t being filled:

  • parents of young children who are at their wits’ end, who crave spaciousness and peace of mind for themselves and their families

  • those who live independently but whose disabilities or injuries make decluttering, organizing or moving difficult

  • elderly parents who need to move out of their home/downsize into a senior’s residence

  • moments or spaces when life is changing fast or snowballing out of control, and a home/stuff transformation would make all the difference

Does any of this sound like you? We can help.


ABOUT LIGHTEN UP ANDREA, LLC

No Judgement Fast Results Local Expertise Structure & Support

⭐️ Organizational Mission: Homes are central to our well-being. We transform overwhelming, daunting spaces into homes that feel lighter, happier and open for what’s important to the families in them.

  • Serving Montclair, Bloomfield, Verona, Cedar Grove & surrounding areas

  • Specializes in transforming stressful or overwhelming home scenarios with motivation, direction and structure. We get amazing results fast.

  • Provides physical, strategic, and logistical support for decluttering, organizing, downsizing, moving or cleaning out homes. Nothing we can’t handle!

  • Also offers the critical emotional support needed to combat embarrassment, conflict or shame many people have about what’s in their house. A neutral third party works wonders!

  • Works with you (or with your direction and partnership) in 4-hour blocks. That’s the sweet spot where you see a BIG difference without feeling overwhelmed or burned out at the end of the day!

  • Fully insured and credentialed for your safety


 
  • "Andrea is Montclair’s best kept secret! She single-handedly transformed our move situation from miserable to miraculous."

    Jess in Montclair

  • “It feels great to see each room become clutter free.”

    Debra in Cedar Grove

  • "Andrea is a lifesaver due to her strong organizational skills and good, positive energy, which was crucial to have during a very stressful time."

    Diane & Adam in Bloomfield, NJ

  • "She was an absolute life saver. I had 2 kids, 3 dogs and my husband working in the city. If it wasn’t for Andrea, our family would still be navigating the chaos of unpacking."

    Jaime in Montclair