Tara Mann

Organizer

Tara’s knack for transforming spaces began in childhood, moving frequently across the U.S. and Europe with her chemical engineer dad, stay at home mom and five sibilings. With each move, whether transitioning between large homes or cozy apartments, Tara was amazed by her mother’s ability to create organized and welcoming spaces in just a matter of days. Her mother’s mantra, “Pack one box and take only what you love,” instilled in Tara a profound appreciation for meaningful belongings and the art of decluttering. After earning a degree in history and fine arts from SMU, Tara’s journey led her from San Francisco to Boston and, finally, to New York, where she pursued a rewarding career in education. Known for her meticulously organized classrooms, Tara soon became the go-to person for helping colleagues revamp their spaces. With her three kids now in college, Tara is thrilled to focus on helping clients create welcoming, beautifully functional homes. In her downtime, she loves visiting her family around the globe with her husband and their spirited Labrador, Bear.

Sharon Sill

Organizer

Sharon was born in the US and moved to France as a child, becoming fluent in French. After her formative years in Europe, her family settled in New Canaan, CT. Sharon attended Providence College and discovered her passion for marketing, leading to roles in London, Paris, Frankfurt, and the US.

After earning her MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management, Sharon and her husband, Tom, moved to New Canaan, CT where they raised their two children. She has organized her home, her children’s rooms, dorms, and apartments. She has a unique talent for re-imagining spaces and witnessing the positive impact of these transformations. Even in her volunteer activities, Sharon brings her organizational skills to Planet New Canaan’s Swap Shop, making it easy for customers to find what they need.

Professionally, Sharon has managed complex marketing campaigns and led projects requiring meticulous organization. From marketing plans to family vacations, there’s not much that intimidates Sharon. Her diverse experiences and dedication make her a force in both her professional and personal life!

Ulrike Ludlam

Organizer

Ulrike was born & raised just outside Hamburg, Germany, in a small town where her father was a doctor and her mother commanded a household of six. Her parents both came from large families and her childhood was filled with visits to grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

In college, she studied History, French and Design from 1988-1992 at the University of Augsburg and the Fachhochschule Hildesheim where she received a Fulbright Scholarship for Design. From 1994-1996 Ulrike worked as Art Director at The Lacey Group, Minneapolis, MN and she worked as Art Director at Pluzynski & Associates, Inc. from 1997-1999.

After years of dealing with tight deadlines, she decided to focus on her 3 children full-time. Her husband’s career in the Museum World was blossoming and it was a true gift for her to be able to stay at home. Ulrike’s oldest son finished college in May 2022, her middle son goes to “The New School” for Classical Music and her daughter is a Freshman in High School. Her passion is Real Estate Investments: She had the privilege of renovating/flipping small Real Estate Investment since arriving in NYC and she considers it a blessing even though it comes with its highs & lows.

Who knew that she would end up raising true New Yorkers, coming from a small town near Hamburg, Germany – all because of her wanderlust and staying open to the unexpected and to embrace the twists and turns along the road.

Kristin

Organizer

I started my career as a style editor at Condé Nast, and moved on to be President of a gallery and photo studio in Chelsea.

Most recently, I’ve collaborated with my partner in real estate development and design. We’ve worked on townhouses in Brooklyn, a farm in upstate New York, and multiple beach homes in New Jersey.

As much as I love to work outside the home, the most rewarding and challenging aspect of my life is raising my four children. They’ve patiently moved with us on many projects and tolerated living in multiple construction sites!

I’m thrilled to be part of the Done & Done and to watch the company grow and prosper!

The living room is my favorite space because we have an open floor plan that overlooks Brooklyn Bridge Park and the NYC Bridges. It’s the perfect room to entertain family and friends because while I’m cooking, we can all hang out together and enjoy the view.

Stephanie Radman

Organizer

People might have guessed that Stephanie would eventually become an organizer. In high school, she kept a record of every outfit that she wore on a piece of paper in her closet! Fast forward several years to when Stephanie met her husband Dan – set up by their respective Croatian families. Six homes, three children + one dog later, Stephanie lives in Connecticut with her husband and their three children. Stephanie keeps busy organizing their two college boys and high school daughter. When not working, she enjoys swimming, rowing, biking, gardening and volunteering with Meals on Wheels, the New Canaan Garden Club, the Congregational Church of New Canaan and Waveny Care Center. Stephanie is very thankful for team members Lise and Louise for helping to bring her on board!

Judy Keaney

Organizer

As a young girl growing up in the suburbs of Cleveland, OH Judy would marvel at her grandmother, who every time she visited, would clean out and reorganize her parent’s refrigerator. She inherited the organizing gene and enjoyed cleaning out and reorganizing her bedroom in between school terms. Much to the delight of friends and family she has carried on the tradition of her grandmother by leaving them with the gift of a reorganized linen closet or pantry after her stay.

Judy graduated from Miami University in Oxford, OH with a B.A. in International Relations with a concentration in Political Science and History. She immediately moved to Washington, DC where she lived for several years before moving to NYC with her husband. She had a career in politics and marketing before becoming a stay at home mom after the birth of their triplets. Over the years she has worked as a small business consultant and fundraiser at her children’s schools.

Judy enjoys working with clients in finding homes for their special things and helping them realize a more organized home. She is looking forward to transforming her own family apartment into a adult family living space now that her children are college bound. Judy lives in Prospect Heights Brooklyn and near Hudson, NY with her husband.

Gail Greenberg

Organizer

Born and raised in Montreal, Gail embodies the character traits of a true Canadian, nice, helpful, with a sense of humor. As a young girl, Gail would organize her grandmother’s dresser drawers during visits to her apartment. Gail loved their interactions as she worked. Making improvements to someone’s space and listening to the stories of their life proved to be a meaningful experience.

Many years later, Gail chose to study Architecture and got her degree at McGill University. In New York, Gail learned the ropes working for an Architect, designing and project managing high-end residential projects in Manhattan.

Gail delights in collaborating with others to re-imagine a space and then witness the impact of the transformation on someone’s life. She brings her architectural skills of space-planning and visioning, and her enjoyment of brainstorming with clients and a team, to her work with Done and Done. Gail currently volunteers at the Brooklyn Public Library, assisting the Curator of Visual Art Programming on rotating exhibition projects. She lives in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn with her husband, also an architectural designer, and daughter, who is almost off to college. There is always an improvement project to work on at home.

Jeanne Messing

Organizer

Jeanne was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri but also frequently visited her dad and new family in Northern California. All that traveling for parental visits had its many perks, as Jeanne quickly learned how to master the art of packing the essentials into a suitcase and make a nest fit for any bird.

Jeanne earned her BFA from Syracuse University and later moved to NYC where she worked for artist Kris Ruhs making jewelry for Bergdorff Goodman, Corso Como 10 and private clients. She also started her own accessories business making eye-glass chains which sold in Henri Bendel’s, Robert Marc Opticians in NYC and Rodeo Drive in LA.

Jeanne attended the School of Visual Arts post baccalaureate in Art education and went on to teach art to children ranging from preschoolers to 8th graders until she married her husband Fred. Jeanne has extensive experience with all aspects of the home, from purchasing, selling, designing and renovating. She has designed and renovated many projects in her own home while also helping friends declutter, organize, and make decorating decisions. Jeanne also had a 12 year real estate venture in Red Hook, Brooklyn. It also doesn’t hurt that according to astrology, her birth chart has 6 houses in Virgo, making her exceedingly detail oriented!

Louise Havens

Organizer

Originally from the South and educated in the Midwest, Louise moved to New York after college. With a can-do attitude and lots of energy, she worked in sales for clothing manufacturers selling to everyone from major department stores to golf pro shops. Eventually Louise left the city for Connecticut and raised/managed/organized four children, one husband, countless pets, moves and renovations. These days she still volunteers in town (Meals on Wheels, National Charity League and the New Canaan Garden Club) but has found as her children have grown, she has much more free time. Louise is now thrilled to be able to bring her organizational and management skills, positive attitude and high energy to work at Done and Done.

Lise Reddin

Organizer

Born and raised in Denmark, Lise came to the United States for a six month visit in the 1980s in order to improve her English. She met the man who would become her husband within two months of arriving and lucky for Done and Done, she stayed. After graduating from UConn with a degree in Design and Resource Management with minors in Psychology and French, she eventually settled in New Canaan where she raised her two children. After years of homemaking and extensive volunteer work (Red Cross, National Charity League, Girl Scouts and NC Garden Club) Lise’s friend, Macky Hennessy, suggested she reach out to Ann and Kate and bring her organizing talents to Done and Done. Lise did her training hours in record time and very quickly became an invaluable member of the team.

Macky Henesey

Organizer

Macky Henesey was born and raised in Seal Beach, California. She grew up playing competitive tennis, swimming, running and was a recruited field hockey player at UC Davis. When the beaches beckoned she returned to southern California to graduate with a degree in Psychology from Cal State Long Beach. She then ventured east to begin a career in public relations and advertising in Washington, DC. She met her husband Mike there and they moved shortly thereafter to New Canaan, CT where they’ve lived and raised their three children over the last 25 years. Macky has organized her home, her three kids rooms (repeatedly!), countless dorm rooms and parts of many friend’s homes. Macky has volunteered extensively and her work has spanned from the New Canaan Garden Club to the Waveny Care Center to National Charity League. Professionally she’s taken on the reorganization of a filing system in a law firm’s Westchester County office. Having organized everything from lace to lawsuits there’s not much that intimidates this one!

Meg Koett

Social Media Manager & Copywriter

We didn’t have to search far when we were looking for someone to start up our marketing department. Meg Koett comes to us by way of family; sister to Ann and aunt to Kate, her hire was a no-brainer. We needed someone who knew us well enough to represent our brand and who better than a woman who has literally been there since day one?

Meg is a graduate of Ripon College, but decided early on to work from home while raising her two children. The co-founder of Jam Custom Handbags, Meg learned how to work with clients, how to advertise a brand and how to sell products online. After a successful run of five years, Jam closed their doors and Meg was available to put her knowledge to work for Done & Done.

Favorite space: My favorite space in my home is my exercise room. It’s very small but it has a ton of natural light so I always feel better after spending some time in there working out and getting my thoughts together!

Emilie Barrientos

VP, Strategy & Innovation

Emilie Barrientos is a born and bred New Yorker. With close ties to the Eastern end of Long Island, Emilie has an appreciation for both city and country living. With an early love for organizing in her closet-sized NYC bedroom, Emilie never tires of the satisfaction of decluttering one’s life, both physically and metaphorically. Emilie received her Bachelor’s degree from Connecticut College where she pursued her love of dance. This took her to lead the marketing department at Dance Magazine prior to joining the Done & Done Team. Though Emilie needs only one winter coat and one set of pans, she values the importance of those sentimental silk scarves from grandparents and those gosh darn hand written letters. Emilie lives in Manhattan with her husband and their dog Max, and is poised to continue to delve deeper into the power of human connection and building community.

Lauren Barnes

Client Experience Manager

With a background in event management and hospitality, Lauren recently transitioned from planning and executing corporate meetings and special events to professional home organization. Lauren uses her trademark skills of problem solving, creativity, and flexibility to help Done & Done clients. She excels at logistics and operations, and her attention to detail means that projects go smoothly from concept to completion.

Good at wearing multiple hats, Lauren is adept at responding quickly to changing circumstances, always maintaining an upbeat, can-do attitude. As the Client Experience Manager, she specializes in customer service that nurtures positive, productive relationships with both clients and suppliers.

With a degree in Art History, Lauren has also had the opportunity to work onsite at various cultural institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, the Gracie Mansion Conservancy, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Pafa).

Lauren holds a bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College and a certificate in meeting planning from Temple University. Lauren, her husband and her two young daughters recently moved and she is excited to renovate, decorate and apply what she is learning at Done & Done to create a more organized home.

Meri MacEacheron

VP, Operations

Meri was born and raised in New Jersey. After graduating from Lafayette College with a BA in English Literature, Meri began her career working in ad sales in New York City. She then ventured to the West Coast to explore all that San Francisco had to offer. Meri built her career in the Bay Area and spent over 12 years working for a large tech company in advertising sales, business operations, and client services, where she also met her husband Darby. After many years in San Francisco, they purchased their first home in Oakland which is when Meri realized her passion for home interiors and her desire to create functional and beautiful spaces. As their family grew, she tackled many remodels and design projects in their 1920’s East Bay home. When Meri and her husband decided to move back East to be closer to family, Meri de-cluttered, packed and staged their home which expedited the sale and increased the value. She is currently (and slowly) remodeling their NJ home one room at a time.

Meri has always enjoyed helping friends and family problem solve, organize and brainstorm ideas, and brings to Done & Done her expertise of project management, attention to detail and love of organization!

Best Home Sale Preparation Services in New Jersey

The team of professionals at Done & Done Home (DDH) have been helping New Jersey homeowners prepare their homes for sale for the last decade, and have earned the well-deserved reputation as the very best New Jersey has to offer. Whether you need help listing a family estate or assistance selling your condo quickly, our team is ready to help.

Need help preparing your New Jersey home for sale? Here are some of the services we offer:



Professional Home Sale Preparation



Decluttering & Clean Out Services



Organization Services

Contact our team today!



Move Management Services



Junk Removal Services



Estate Management & Clear Outs

Contact our team today!

Professional Home Sale Preparation in New Jersey

New Jersey is a highly populated state and each city has a unique demographic and real estate market that needs to be considered when preparing a home for sale. Rest assured that no matter what part of NJ you call home, whether you live in a luxury high-rise in Hoboken or a large estate in Saddle River, our team has the first-hand experience needed to help.

Many of the high-end condominiums in urban NJ, like 99 Hudson in Jersey City, boast modern designs and sought after views of the waterfront. In order for prospective buyers to appreciate all your unit has to offer, it’s key that visual clutter is kept to a minimum. Our team will ensure the best attributes of your home are highlighted and the top priorities for buyers in your area, or more specifically, your building, are kept top of mind.

Some of the high-end suburban neighborhoods, like Franklin Lakes or Alpine, have homes that are significantly larger than the neighborhood averages, often 7,000 square feet or more. With houses this large, it’s vital that each space feels like it has purpose so interested buyers can imagine themselves living there.

Our experience as professional organizers allows us to help you make your space flow in a way that makes sense.

No matter how disorganized your home or how quick the turnaround needs to be to get your home listed, the DDH team is up to the task.

Get in Touch

Why Done & Done? Professional Home Sale Preparation



10 Years of Experience

DDH has been in the professional organizing business for the last 10+ years and we’ve helped thousands of homeowners transform their spaces. No matter how overwhelming it may seem or how disorganized your home, we’ve seen it all and are ready to tackle the job.



Professional Styling Experts

While we’re not stagers, our team has over a decade of experience helping homeowners transform their homes. Decluttering and proper organization have the power to not only help you make better use of your spaces, but can also bring your home to life. We’ll help you use what you already have to make your rooms look more open, more purposeful, and ultimately more welcoming to interested buyers.



New Jersey Natives

Since the start of our business, our team has worked throughout New Jersey helping homeowners take charge of their homes. With over a decade of experience, we’ve seen and done it all, and have a deep understanding of what makes each NJ neighborhood unique. We use this first hand experience to help prepare your home for sale in order to make sure that you attract the right buyers and get the best value possible.



Experience With Luxury Homes

As professional organizers, we’ve worked throughout the tristate area in luxury homes, handling everything from high end fashion items to vintage art. You can rest assured that all of your belongings will be handled with care and discretion.



Women Owned & Operated

Done & Done Home (DDH) was created by a mother-daughter duo, and is operated day in and day out by an all-women team of professional organizers. We’re so proud of the woman-forward team we’ve built.



5-Star Google Rated Business

We believe our reviews speak for themselves! From single room organization projects, to national moves and estate cleanouts – our team delivers exceptional service every time. Take a look at what our previous clients have to say about their experiences working with our team:

What our clients are saying

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

They did a fantastic job and were delightful to be with while we toiled away. I don’t think we could have been any happier. Emile, Louise, and Stephanie are like having the 3 Musketeers ride to your rescue!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

After very overwhelming moving to a different town, "Done and Done" came to help, and they put the whole house together in hours! Lovely and super friendly, respectful to your belongings and memorabilia. LOVE them! I would recommend the team to all my friends and family!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Thank you so much for your hard work, attention to detail, and thoughtfulness while dealing with our grandmother’s apartment. We appreciate everything and will be in touch when we are ready for Phase 2.

The DDH Way: Our Approach to Home Sale Preparation

Over the last decade, our team has established our tried and true approach to home sale preparation – a method that helps us tackle any and all home sale preparation projects in a structured and methodical way.

Of course, that process is custom-tailored to each individual client, but the general steps remain the same so we can ensure the best results every time. Those five simple steps are as follows:

Step 1: Consult
Every project starts with a thorough consultation call where we cover everything from what you’re looking to do to how quickly you need it done. We’ll often ask for photos and videos, as well, to make sure we fully understand the needs of the space.

Step 2: Plan
Once we’ve had our consultation call, we’ll create a project plan that outlines the work we’ll be undertaking and a proposed timeline of completion.

Step 3: Declutter
When the plan is finalized and approved, we’ll jump right into decluttering your unwanted items and make sure that they’re disposed of appropriately. Clearing out unnecessary clutter is key to making the organizing and styling process more efficient.

Step 4: Organize
Now that the clutter is gone, the real fun begins! Organization is incredibly important while preparing your home for sale, so we’ll help you find a system that works best for both the things you have and the storage solutions you’re working with. We want your home to look good and function well, so you can find everything you need with ease.

Step 5: Style to Perfection
Once your home is feeling less cluttered and your belongings are organized, we’ll help you use what you already have to style your home in a way that is most attractive to potential buyers. With an expert eye, you’ll be shocked how your home can be completely transformed, simply by using the things you already have laying around.

Get in Touch

About DDH

In 2011, mother-daughter duo Ann Lightfoot and Kate Pawlowski founded Done and Done Home (DDH) after using their natural organizational talents to help a friend with a move. What began as a passion project swiftly grew into a multi-million dollar business, offering expert organizing services to those struggling with their cluttered spaces on a daily basis.

Not only have Ann and Kate built a team of professionals that help people throughout the Tri-State Area organize their homes, they’ve also written a book, Love Your Home Again: Organize Your Space and Uncover the Home of Your Dreams, and created a course, From Chaos to Calm: A Masterclass in Home Organizing, that teach people to love their home again.

Trusted Home Sale Preparation Experts in New Jersey

The team at Done & Done Home (DDH) have been providing the best home preparation services to New Jersey homeowners for over a decade, and are ready to help you get top value for your home. No matter the size of your home, or how quickly you’re looking to get your home listed, our team of expert organizers are up to the task.

Contact our team today for a free consultation!

Tara Mann

Organizer

Sharon Sill

Organizer

Ulrike Ludlam

Organizer

Kristin

Organizer

Stephanie Radman

Organizer

Judy Keaney

Organizer

Gail Greenberg

Organizer

Jeanne Messing

Organizer

Louise Havens

Organizer

Lise Reddin

Organizer

Macky Henesey

Organizer

Meg Koett

Social Media Manager & Copywriter

Emilie Barrientos

VP, Strategy & Innovation

Lauren Barnes

Client Experience Manager

Meri MacEacheron

VP, Operations

Best Home Sale Preparation Services in New Jersey

Professional Home Sale Preparation

Decluttering & Clean Out Services

Organization Services

Move Management Services

Junk Removal Services

Estate Management & Clear Outs

Professional Home Sale Preparation in New Jersey

Why Done & Done? Professional Home Sale Preparation

10 Years of Experience

Professional Styling Experts

New Jersey Natives

Experience With Luxury Homes

Women Owned & Operated

5-Star Google Rated Business

What our clients are saying

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The DDH Way: Our Approach to Home Sale Preparation

About DDH

Trusted Home Sale Preparation Experts in New Jersey

Our Course

Our Book