All about Me

Katie Harms

Living Spaces Specialist/Podcaster/Speaker

As the daughter of a ceramic tile setter, I grew up looking at the small details that created beautiful space, and quickly learned that I loved a functional space equally. I remember drawing house plans and showing them to my dad for critique and approval. I also spent many hours rearranging my room, straightening my closet and drawers. Yep - I was that kid!

My life in professional organizing began with a visit to a Container Store outside Dallas, TX, Talk about life affirming! I was hooked! My background in retail and wholesale sales and management and love of organization blossomed into my business, Space Options.

Concentrating on closet organization for Builders and Remodelers, I excelled by thoughtful consideration of who I was going to partner with. I wanted builders and remodelers who “got it” and I did not have the luxury of working with anyone who couldn’t pay me so I essentially interviewed the builders. This was a foreign concept to some, but for me, a time saver. Do not devalue what you bring to the table or the closet as it were!

I then brought this business into Scherer Bros. Lumber Co.and grew it into the premier build partner that it is today. I did this with the help of amazing people who are still there. I retired from Scherer Bros. as an employee when I became a grandma but I use their products on many projects.

I now concentrate on projects that peak my interest and fuel my passion. The View in Your Mirror Podcast with Lisa Rubin does just that. Our podcast is light and fun with conversation on the things we know best: wardrobe, space and the importance of good design on both and the bonus is the things we love to learn from our guests.

For more info and to listen to our podcasts go to www.theviewinyourmirror.com

On the space front (living not outer) I still consult with clients from whole house remodels, to downsizing projects. I also love to talk about it and gladly share my passion with others. I love to speak to groups on how to build a life through organization.

And last but not least my passion is spending time with this guy on my left as well as the grandkids and adult children who share my organizational genetics! How fun is that?!