DO YOU HAVE A ROOM THAT NEEDS ORGANIZING?
OR MAYBE, YOUR ENTIRE HOME?
CARRI THE FILING FAIRY CAN HELP!
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Our clients are our partners. Having strangers in your home—touching and moving your things—is scary. Which is why we work with you, every step of the way. Even when it gets hard.
LET'S EXPLORE HOW WE CAN HELP WITH THAT. Carri The Filing Fairy is a full service organizing business. |
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DOWNSIZING ORGANIZING |
DECLUTTERING HOME STAGING |
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Our singular goal and focus is to get your space organized. CTFF is a judgment-free zone!
"Carri's expertise, sensitivity, and positive spirit brought more than organization to our home - she
brought peace of mind. Priceless! She assessed our needs, listened, implemented a plan. Together we achieved our goals. Most importantly—she put a manageable maintenance system in place so we can
keep our home functional, safe, and looking good for our family and friends. We can’t recommend Carri highly enough!" - N.F.
brought peace of mind. Priceless! She assessed our needs, listened, implemented a plan. Together we achieved our goals. Most importantly—she put a manageable maintenance system in place so we can
keep our home functional, safe, and looking good for our family and friends. We can’t recommend Carri highly enough!" - N.F.
CHRONIC DISORGANIZATION
What is Chronic Disorganization?
Long-term inability to be organized
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Disorganization is affecting your quality
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You've tried and failed at making things better on your own, multiple times
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Developmental or cognitive disabilities make organization and household maintenance extra challenging. Chronic disorganization is not being lazy or unfocused. Brain based conditions—such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—make basic organizing impossible without a little help.
At Carri The Filing Fairy, we understand chronic disorganization. We help all of our clients live safe and productive lives. CHRONIC DISORGANIZATION CERTIFICATION Carri Lacroix Pan, owner of Carri The Filing Fairy, has several certifications in organizing and chronic disorganization. She is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization (CPO-CD) — the only organizing professional to achieve that level of certification within a 100-mile radius. |
"Carri the Filing Fairy's name hardly speaks to the level and quality of work this small business provides. I have found them to be instrumental in making a complicated move uncomplicated and super efficient. And at an attractive price. They do it all." - M.K. (realtor)
OUR SERVICES
Our services cover a wide range of home organizational needs. If you don’t see your situation listed below,
give us a call—we probably do that, too!
give us a call—we probably do that, too!
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Small area/single room organization Basement, kitchen, kids' bedroom, playroom, work-from-home space, garage, etc. Home staging Get your home ready for sale. We even do wallpaper removal! |
Full house organization Your entire home Moving out Clean-outs for downsizing or moving into a new home |
Functional systems for chronically disorganized & special needs populations In consultation with the client and caregiver, we'll provide tools to maintain a safe and functional home Moving in Unpacking and organizing |
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Ready to find balance in your life?
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Before CTFF leaves, we’ll set up systems you can maintain on your own. You got this.
"Pam is like the Energizer Bunny on Steroids and does it all with a smile." - K.L.
FAQ
I’m a realtor. How much lead time do you need to get a house ready for sale?
It depends! The exact timeframe will depend upon the size and state of the home. Get started here!
It depends! The exact timeframe will depend upon the size and state of the home. Get started here!
My sibling had a stroke several years ago and now their house is in disarray. Can I hire you to work in someone else’s home?
Yes, we have several clients whose siblings or friends reached out and hired us. In those situations, we do our initial intake call with you and then approach the homeowner together to map out a plan. We will not enter or work in someone’s home who is not in full agreement about our services.
Yes, we have several clients whose siblings or friends reached out and hired us. In those situations, we do our initial intake call with you and then approach the homeowner together to map out a plan. We will not enter or work in someone’s home who is not in full agreement about our services.
Our home is in dire need of decluttering, but I don’t want to toss everything into a landfill.
Neither do we! Carri The Filing Fairy declutters your home with a strong focus on donation, resale, and recycling. We’ve got established relationships with lots of organizations who can find a new home for your old possessions! Some things cannot be saved, but we’ll do our best to keep trash to a minimum.
Neither do we! Carri The Filing Fairy declutters your home with a strong focus on donation, resale, and recycling. We’ve got established relationships with lots of organizations who can find a new home for your old possessions! Some things cannot be saved, but we’ll do our best to keep trash to a minimum.
What about items that hold special memories—do I have to get rid of them?
We all have things in our home that make us think of loved ones or a special time in our lives. Let us help you hold onto cherished memories while saying goodbye to overwhelming clutter.
We all have things in our home that make us think of loved ones or a special time in our lives. Let us help you hold onto cherished memories while saying goodbye to overwhelming clutter.
My home is so messy that I’m embarrassed to have anyone see it, even a professional organizer.
We get it. Shame and embarrassment can weigh us down. That’s why at Carri The Filing Fairy we’re not here to judge you OR your home. We’re here to create a warm, safe, and manageable living space that reflects the special person you are!
We get it. Shame and embarrassment can weigh us down. That’s why at Carri The Filing Fairy we’re not here to judge you OR your home. We’re here to create a warm, safe, and manageable living space that reflects the special person you are!
"Pam is a workhorse. Whenever she came over we got everything we planned done and usually more." -T.D.
MEET OUR TEAM
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Carri LaCroix Pan
Owner Carri The Filing Fairy opened its doors in 2012. After taking a career break to raise her two children, Carri Lacroix Pan used her background in human development and special education—along with a master’s degree in family and multicultural studies—to start a personal organizing business. Her initial goal was to help busy families in her neighborhood declutter their homes. Looking to expand, she developed her skills as a home stager and began working with local realtors. As word of her business spread, she saw the need for services for those with chronic disorganization (CD).
Today, Carri has several certifications in organizing and chronic disorganization. She is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization (CPO-CD)—the only organizing professional to achieve that level of certification within a 100-mile radius. She holds Level II Certificates in Chronic Disorganization, Aging, ADHD, and Hoarding from The Institute for Challenging Disorganization. She is also a Golden Circle member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing (NAPO), and a graduate of Transformations Staging & Redesign School. Carri Lacroix Pan resides in Upstate New York, outside of Albany. She is married with two children and believes that work-life balance is the key to happiness. And, that organization helps everyone achieve that balance. Carri and her family enjoy bike riding, scuba diving, skiing, and yoga. She is also an experienced quilter and knows the challenges of keeping a craft room organized firsthand. |
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Pamela Troncone
Head of Recycling Pamela Troncone has dual bachelor’s degrees in psychology and human development. She has 15 years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, from case management to direct care.
Pamela is married with two children. She and her family enjoy camping, cooking, gardening, and watching and playing various sports. With two children involved in multiple sports and activities, she understands how important it is to keep an organized home. Pamela has a deep passion for recycling and using eco-friendly products to make her living environment as safe as possible. |
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Debbie R.
Chief Technology Guru As our resident wizard for all things computer related, Debbie is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic member of the Carri The Filing Fairy Team.
Debbie’s expertise is multifaceted, drawing on years of experience in both administrative and academic settings. She holds degrees in computer information systems, graphic design, and office technologies. She is proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Publisher, Access, Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Canva. In her spare time, Debbie enjoys being with family—including her rescue cats—and an occasional trip to Six Flags. When it comes to home and office organization, her philosophy melds perfectly with ours: finding what works for the individual. Debbie is non-judgmental, detail oriented, and believes that organizational success is achieved by customizing systems to meet client needs. |
Carri the Filing Fairy is based in Niskayuna, New York. We work throughout the Capital District and surrounding areas.
518.372.5943
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