What We Offer
We provide compassionate, design-forward support to people navigating major life transitions. Whether you’re preparing a home for sale, settling into a new space or simply overwhelmed by a house full of stuff, Second Story can help you prepare, move or settle with clarity and care.
All services are available a la carte at an hourly rate or can be bundled into a personalized plan. You don’t need to be be selling a home to work with us but licensed real estate support is available if and when you need it.
Home Transition Support
Hands-on help to sort, clear and organize what’s next without pressure or judgement
Organizing, sorting and decluttering
Packing assistance
Donation or haul-away coordination
Estate sale referrals and support
Help getting “unstuck” when belongings or emotional overwhelm are preventing a home from being ready to sell
Design and Resettling
Support for settling into a space with intention whether you’re starting fresh or reimagining a childhood home
Interior design for new or existing spaces
Unpacking and thoughtful organization
Layout and floor planning
Sourcing finishings, furniture and decor that fits your budget and aesthetic
These scenarios come up often, but your story is always your own. We’ll help you shape a plan that fits your home, your timeline and your next chapter.
Not sure how to start?
Mindful Move Management
You’re facing a house full of belongings after a loss or because it’s time to downsize. You need help sorting through it all, figuring out what to keep and making peace with what’s next.
Personalized plan often includes: organizing, donation coordination, optional support prepping for home sale
Settling a Loved One into a New Chapter
A parent or partner is moving into a senior living community. There’s too many decisions to make and you want their next space to feel like home - not just somewhere they’ve been moved to.
Personalized plan often includes: downsizing support, sentimental sorting, move-day coordination and setup of new apartment or suite
Designing What’s Next
You’ve landed in a new place, but it doesn’t feel like home yet. You want a space that reflects who you are and where you’re headed.
Personalized plan often includes: design consultation, floor planning, unpacking support
Full Service Transition Support
You’re overwhelmed and don’t want to manage multiple vendors. You need someone who can guide you from first box to final goodbye - and help find and set up a new place that meets your family’s new needs.
Personalized plan often includes: downsizing support, real estate services, unpacking and new furniture sourcing
Have a client who’s stuck? We specialize in working with homeowners who can’t move forward with a sale because they’re overwhelmed by belongings or decision fatigue. We’ll help them get clear, get moving and get the home ready so you can do your best work.
Let’s work together.
Real Estate Agents:
Most of our clients start with a single call and a deep breath.
Start with an intro conversation to identify your priorities and build a plan.