Today we’d like to introduce you to Mallory Shows.
Mallory, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I’ve always had a love for organizing. As a child, my stuffed animals and toys were color-coded and my room stayed neat and tidy. Not only does being organized come naturally to me, I really love it too! I never imagined it being something that I could make a career out of. I was surprised when I started researching the industry how many people were doing just that. Taking the first step was the hardest part but now, I’m so glad that I did! My first client was a friend who reached out needing help in her living room. I remember walking out of her house amazed and honored that someone would allow me into their messy space and trust my ideas to help turn that space around. My clients so far have come from word of mouth and client referrals. There is nothing better than knowing that my clients trust me enough to recommend our work to their friends.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
The hardest part for me is just taking the leap and doing it. I’ll come up with a lot of great ideas but then get stuck in the details and have trouble following through. I knew nothing about this industry when I started so I’ve been learning as I go. Sometimes, my ideas are a homerun and sometimes they fall flat. I’ve learned to keep moving forward no matter what the outcome. I’m sure there will be many more wins and even failures in the future but if I’m still loving what I’m doing then it’s all worth it in the end.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Hello Happy Home – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
Our names says it all. When we leave a client’s home, I want them to feel happy in their new space. It brings us so much joy to see clients walk into their pantry, laundry room or closet and for the first time, really love being in that space. All of our jobs, no matter the space, follow a similar process. First, we take everything out. The only way to really assess what you have is to see every little thing that is hiding in that space. Next, we sort things into like piles. This helps the client see how much of each item is there and aids in the next step, purging. We help the client walk through what needs to stay and what needs to go. The common misconception is that we will make you get rid of everything but that’s just not the case. We listen to your goals for the space and work to make it functional and beautiful for your whole family. Finally, we install the product and put everything back. This is the part that makes hiring a professional organizer worth your money. We aren’t just shuffling things around. We give each item a home within the space and label, label, label to make sure things stay organized after we leave.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
I would love to start helping more businesses get organized. Hello Happy Office perhaps?! I’ve helped a few office spaces get organized and it makes such a difference in productivity and employee satisfaction. I’m also looking forward to meeting new clients. Some of my clients who were complete strangers have become trusted friends and I am honored every time we are invited into their homes. Our goal to make people happy in their homes will always be our top priority!
Pricing:
- 1 organizer $65/hr
- 2 organizers $120/hr
Contact Info:
- Website: www.hellohappyhome.co
- Phone: 8173008491
- Email: mallory@hellohappyhome.co
- Instagram: @hellohappyhome
- Facebook: @hellohappyhome1
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