See OrganizingLA on KABC-7 Eyewitness news by clicking here!
Last January, I was contacted by Jane Monreal of KABC-7 TV here in Los Angeles to serve as Organizing Expert for a garage segment. I knew it would be a challenge to schedule an agreeable Family, myself, a camera crew, and a busy on-air reporter for a 30-second television informational segment. But to juggle the whole process with the extensive Southern California rains and the death of Pope John Paul II was more than expected. With some understandable delays we conquered.
Our news segment needed to be "reversed engineered." When the crew shows up, the final, establishing shot--all 100% organized and pulled together, is taken first. Then, the entire space is "disorganized" showing bits and pieces of befores and afters. The process makes planning the project difficult, especially when it came to the installation of shelving and storing a mountain of donations that were taller than a Hummer. Such delays landed our segment in June and it was worth the wait.
You can view the final segment by clicking here.
Many thanks to South Pasadena client, MJ, and her wonderful family for opening up their home to us. Professional Organizers Chris McKenry of Get it Together LA and Rosalind Lakomy provided professional support. Bruce L. Gillman served as adviser. Bill Pedrotti of Organized Living at the Farmer's Market at The Grove supplied the wire storage racks and shelving. Special thanks to Barbra Horowitz of Closet Therapy, Rigged and Tee Shirt Couture.
Nice job on the organizing spot, John! When are you going to have your own TV show?
Posted by: Denise Wakeman | August 22, 2005 at 08:55 PM
The segment was great! Quick easy tips on getting that clutter "Outta Here!" Scott Graham/Phillies pun intended.
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Posted by: PhillyScooter | August 25, 2005 at 11:11 AM
Scott and Denise-- this segment was so much fun, thank you for posting your comments. Have my own TV show? What a great idea. But let me get a bit more experience under my belt first!
Posted by: John Trosko | September 01, 2005 at 09:04 PM
Hi John,
Your Blog is GREAT!
The article was good. The TV segment- it was nice to see you live!!! You GO John, -ZONES are a must!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | February 15, 2006 at 12:00 AM