Meet Carrie

Person organizing rolled clothes in a gray storage bin.

Have you ever thought…

“I’m feeling overwhelmed by my space. I’m stressed about how to deal with it, and I don’t know where to start.”

I know how you how feel. Those are the same thoughts I had when my husband and I blended our families. It’s also why I know I am your resource for decluttering, organizing, and styling your home in Madison, WI, Dubuque, IA, and points in between.

The Marshall Method, Professional Home Organizing and Decorating, Carrie Marshall

Hey there, I’m Carrie…professional organizer and owner of The Marshall Method.

Years ago, I helped a client organize her home in Southwest Wisconsin. Her preferred method was to work side-by-side with me a few hours a week so she could get coaching along the way. The day we finished, she turned to me crying and said, “I didn’t realize how disorganized and cluttered my home was, and how much it was weighing me down. Now everything feels much lighter…both in my home and in my life.”

In our sessions, we sorted, categorized, and edited out all the physical and emotional barriers that blocked her from being her most authentic self. This is why I love being a professional organizer.

Sometimes it just takes is a little help from someone who is approachable, listens well, and offers creative—yet practical—solutions. As a wife, stepmom, former corporate professional, and an entrepreneur, I understand how hard it can be to juggle family, friends, and work. Let’s remove what weighs you down and restore a sense of calm to your space.

Are you ready? I am.

Person placing a woven basket with soap dispensers on a shelf with towels and toilet paper rolls in a bathroom.

Have you ever moved to a new place and said to yourself…

“I am so overwhelmed. How am I going to get unpacked? This is so stressful and I don’t know where to start. And um…am I going to have to sleep on these boxes tonight because I can’t even see where my bed is?”

I’ve been there…20+ times in fact…and it’s why I know I am the best person to help with unpacking and organizing your home.

  • People often think because I’m an organizer that I must have very little in my own home. Nope! I’d say I’m between a minimalist and maximalist (because c’mon, who can resist a cute pair of shoes?).

Fun Facts About Carrie

  • My love for organizing is probably due in part to moving 20+ times. One move was to a 200-square foot apartment in NYC (it was wonderful, but very small), and two moves were to Wisconsin (I must love it here).

  • On my days off you can find me spending time with family and friends, cooking, traveling, listening to true crime podcasts, working out, antiquing, and organizing my own home (I really do love my job).

  • Only 10% of the population is left-handed (hey…that’s me!). They say lefties are good at complex reasoning, which may be why I approach clients’ spaces with creative and practical solutions.

  • I am a proud United States Air Force veteran.

  • My absolute favorite foods are pizza and tacos. So on my birthday I like to combine my faves and order a taco pizza to celebrate (who’s hungry?).