Leigh, the owner and founder of Orderleigh Home, is a wife, sister, and mother to three children. Before becoming a home organizer, Leigh had a successful career in merchandising and had no plans of leaving that path. However, when her career ended due to a corporate restructuring, she saw it as a blessing and embraced her new life as a stay-at-home mom.
Although she loved her new role, Leigh quickly realized she missed working outside the house. She wanted to find a way to balance focusing on her family while using her talents to help others.
Leigh has always had a penchant for organization and her sister used to joke that Leigh had "lists for lists." Leigh started seeing the field of home organizers grow and she began to wonder, “Could I really start a business doing what I love?”
That’s when Orderleigh Home was born.
Leigh’s first client was a friend who trusted her with a massive pantry (she actually lived next door), followed by a brave soul who found her through a Facebook recommendation page. Leigh laughs when thinking back to their first conversation: “Hi, I have zero experience and I’m starting this brand-new business... but let me into your home to organize all of your things!” It’s funny to look back, considering that Orderleigh Home has now served over 200 clients and continues to grow.
What started as a solo venture has grown into a team. Leigh and her team focus on blending function and design in every space they work in—whether it’s closets, pantries, or even garages and storage areas. They've organized it all!
As Orderleigh grew, it quickly became clear that a team was essential for tackling larger projects and ensuring faster completion. The team came together organically, starting with Leigh's sister-in-law, who is naturally organized and has a great eye for style. Then, three friends joined, looking for something to do while their kids were in school. The final two team members were found through connections—one through a friend and the other via Instagram. Each person brings something unique to the table, and together, the team dives into every project seamlessly, without needing much direction.
At Orderleigh, the team prides itself on being a full-service organization, dedicated to easing the stress of organizing. They understand that organizing can feel overwhelming, so they work to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible. Clients trust them to create a comfortable, judgment-free space as they help sort through belongings.
The team is made up of full-time moms, so they can relate to clients on many levels—between them, they have 17 kids! They also come from a diverse range of careers, including fashion merchandising, nursing, pharmaceutical sales, operations, luxury wine and spirits, fitness training, and more. Each member brings a unique skill set and expertise, which helps the team tackle any challenge that comes their way.
The team aims to complete one project a day to minimize disruption to clients' lives. While larger projects may take longer, most are completed within a single day, which is satisfying for both the team and the clients.
Do you wish your home didn’t look so cluttered? Does it make you stressed when you walk in the door? Do you waste time looking for things you know you have, but you can’t find it?
Getting organized can save you so many things:
1. Saves Time! 1 hour a day spent looking for things, translates to 7 hours a week, 28 per month and 365 hours per year!
2. Saves Money! Aside from the initial investment of baskets, bins and organizing materials, aka “PRODUCTS” seeing and knowing what you have doesn’t lead to overbuying. And knowing what fits in each space means you don’t buy things you don’t have space for. Don’t forget to share this information with your partner when they see the bill from the container store!
3. Saves your sanity – This should really be reason number one! You are losing your mind looking for things that you know you have, but can’t find. Stop that nonsense right now!
4. Being organized can help you let go of things. We know it’s hard to part with items, especially when emotions are tied to them. The good news is that organizing is a skill we can teach, helping you separate the emotion from your belongings. While this could be its own topic, it's great to start with the pantry, where emotions usually aren’t as strong. Expired items are easy to replace, and there’s no attachment to tossing those granola bars your kids loved last month but don’t want today!
5. Lastly, being organized feels like a huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders and that you can breathe easier. It provides a sense a calm and easiness that wasn’t there before. So many of our clients comment on how they are happier and more relaxed after a project is complete. You can really think more clearly – as can everyone in your home.