Are organizing products just to look “pretty”? Yes and no. But there’s an explanation. The field of neuroaesthetics is a growing area of study which shows that, “Our brain seems programmed to notice and search for order and structure” (Du Sautoy 2008).

If there’s one time of year when we can expect to have more on our plates (and in our schedules), it’s the holiday season. But it doesn’t have to overwhelm us. We can make choices that not only honor our capacity but uplift our space.