Stacy Mapleton: Meet the Queen of Clutter
When you meet Stacy Mapleton, you instantly feel a sense of calm. It’s not just the way she carries herself with quiet confidence, but it’s the warmth in her smile and the ease with which she speaks about something many of us struggle with: the clutter in our homes and lives.
Stacy is the founder of Stacy Sorts, a personal organizing company, where she turns chaos into calm, one space at a time. But what makes Stacy remarkable isn’t just her knack for organization; it’s the heart and passion behind her work.
“I help people get their homes in order,” Stacy said with an understated tone, sitting in her beautifully curated living room looking as if it were pulled right from an HGTV set.
It might sound simple, but for her clients, it’s life-changing. Every project is unique, whether it’s a busy parent drowning in toys and paperwork, or a cluttered office where employees are buried under folders, papers, and more. Stacy understands that a cluttered space can represent deeper challenges—mental, emotional, or physical. Some clients need her because they feel overwhelmed by sentimental attachments to their belongings. Others might struggle with conditions like ADHD or depression that make organization an insurmountable task. No matter the reason, Stacy’s approach is always the same: calm, patient, and deeply empathetic.
“Your home should serve you,” she explains. Her legs are crossed and she sits shifted to the side, fully comfortable in her space. With a single sentence and a small wink, Stacy sums it all up, “The objects in your home should serve you, not the other way around.”
Her method is practical, but her impact is emotional. Stacy isn’t just organizing things; she’s helping people regain control of their lives. “I’ve had clients in tears at the end of a session,” she shares, her voice softening. “When they see the transformation, it’s more than just about the physical space. It’s about a weight being lifted off their shoulders. That’s what’s really special.”
Her passion for organizing didn’t come from years of planning or a childhood dream, though looking back, there were hints. As a kid, Stacy was known for making lists—lots of lists. She laughs now, remembering how she would dump out her penny jar and sort the coins by year, lining them up in perfect grids.
“I was probably a little odd,” she says, laughing as she scratches her eyebrow, showing slight embarrassment. “But I’ve always been this way.”
It wasn’t until 2020, during the pandemic, that she decided to turn her love for order into a business.
“I was ready for a change,” she said, recalling how she had worked with her husband, Shinoo, at his small business for over a decade. With her youngest child finishing high school, Stacy found herself in a transitional moment. That’s when she stumbled upon Get Organized with The Home Edit on Netflix, a show that would unknowingly spark her next chapter. “A light bulb went off,” she says. “I realized I was good at this—and it looked like so much fun.”
Three months later, Stacy Sorts was born.
In the early days, her husband Shinoo helped with the marketing and logistics—websites, logos, and business cards—while Stacy dove deep into the world of organizing. She read every book she could find and honed her skills, all while raising their three daughters. Today, her business is thriving, and Stacy lights up when she talks about the joy she finds in her work.
But it’s not just about tidying up a space or adding labels to bins (although she’s quick to admit she loves the satisfaction of a well-placed label). For Stacy, the most rewarding part is knowing that her work brings peace to her clients’ lives. She helps them reconnect with their homes in a way that brings joy and functionality back into the everyday.
One particularly touching story she shared involved a client who had been struggling with a playroom overrun by toys. The room had become a symbol of stress and frustration for the parents, who didn’t even know where to begin. Stacy came in, asked pertinent questions, categorized the chaos into manageable piles, and created functional zones that made sense for their lives. By the end, the parents were emotional, realizing how much lighter they felt now that the room served their family’s needs again.
For Stacy, stories like this are what drive her. “It’s more than just putting things away,” she explains. “It’s about creating a space where people can live and breathe again.”
Whether she’s working with a business to streamline their office or helping a family reclaim their living space, Stacy’s goal is always the same: to make life easier, less stressful, and more functional. And she’s just as passionate about it today as she was when she started.
“You’re never too late to start something new,” Stacy says, reflecting on her journey. “I never thought I’d find a passion like this in my career, but here I am.”
For anyone looking to bring order to their lives, Stacy is ready with her heart and expertise in hand, ensuring that every home she touches becomes a sanctuary of calm and efficiency.
You can reach Stacy through her website at stacysorts.com or on Instagram at @stacysorts.
Watch Stacy’s interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=G4PpyQEPB84lB-ar&v=4rjNTQTNHJQ&feature=youtu.be
