About

Hi, I’m Angie Caputa (they/them), and I named my business Art of Keeping because I believe "keeping" should be a thoughtful, creative, personal practice. People have told me they’re “too good at keeping,” but this is not a personal failure. Organizing is a set of learned skills, and many of us were never taught them or faced real barriers along the way, including limited resources, neurodivergent brains, chronic stress, or simply not having the time or energy to keep up. 

Humans evolved to be excellent collectors and savers, with brains wired to find safety and satisfaction in holding onto things as protection against uncertainty and scarcity.  Today, those instincts are amplified by a culture fueled by capitalism and corporate design that makes accumulating feel easy, rewarding, and necessary. The art of keeping is about working with those realities, mindfully rethinking our habits, and building practical skills that help you actually use, enjoy, and care for what you have. 

This work is deeply personal to me—it’s the result of years spent learning how and why to take care of my things, and more importantly, learning to take care of myself. I did not grow up in a tidy or clean house and my parents were not wealthy. I learned home organizing skills as an adult, through books, trial-and-error, and many moves that forced me to practice these skills. Once I recognized there was much more to learn —and eventually, teach— I dove into the world of professional organizing. Now, I'm driven by desire to pass on my wisdom, but I also want my services to be as accessible to as many people as possible.

Since I was a kid, art has been something I do sometimes, so I had to incorporate that into my business philosophy. I’m drawn to hands-on forms like sculpting, drawing, and pottery because creating helps me slow down. I bring that same tactile, mindful energy to organizing. Because I'm a sensitive person, spending time learning and practicing organizing skills has helped me understand the impact of our home environment and the importance of personalized space to Be and Do and Make. 

Like many, I’ve experienced burnout and overwhelm so much throughout my life, and over and over I've had to discover ways to reconnect with myself and restore my sense of safety and purpose. Facts: I have a Master’s in Education, and my early work in teaching, office administration, and house management all shaped my skills in supporting people, managing logistics, and creating calm in the midst of chaos (eldest child syndrome, much?). At the same time, my journey has been shaped by living with social and generalized anxiety, navigating my neurodivergence, and surviving in a world that hasn’t always made space for bodies like mine. Accepting my queer and nonbinary identities and growing a kinder relationship with my body has been central to my healing—and deeply informs my commitment to creating safe, affirming spaces. When people invite me into their homes and lives, I know we’re often exploring more than just material things. 

To move my life forward, I’ve had to gently work to unlearn judgmental messaging about worth, perfectionism, and being "not good enough." That unlearning, paired with my training in mindfulness, coaching, and chronic disorganization, allows me to offer organizing support that’s not just practical—it’s empathetic and grounded in real, lived experience. I completed an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course in 2018 and continue to meet weekly with a mindfulness group. In 2023, I joined the Institute for Challenging Disorganization® (ICD) and earned Level I Certificates of Study in Chronic Disorganization, Time Management and Productivity, and ADHD. In 2025, I was excited to be part of the first-ever ICD cohort to complete their Certificate as a Virtual Organizing Professional (CVOP) program- so I can help people, wherever they are, create spaces that feel calmer, easier to live in, and true to who they are. 

For almost two decades, I’ve shared life with my partner and my many houseplants. Over the years, my partner and I have moved more times than I can count—across cities, across states. Each move gave me another chance to sharpen my packing systems, refine my home setup strategies, and learn to manage the stress and disruption that come with transition. Now, I live in Seattle, where I spend my free time among ferns and collecting rocks from Puget Sound beaches. I love scary movies, good beer, good fidget toys and creating memories with my family (both of my sisters now live nearby—my greatest organizing achievement yet). Whether we’re working together virtually or in-person, I am honored to support your organizing journey, and I hope to bring warmth, perspective, and real tools for keeping your home, time, and self well.