Turning Leaves Organizing is an insured residential decluttering and organizing business based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Who I Help
Aging Parents, Widows, and Widowers
When you’re grieving, downsizing, or considering a move, facing a lifetime of belongings can feel impossible. You want to honor the memories without keeping everything, and you don’t want your family to carry this weight alone.
I guide families through compassionate, step‑by‑step decisions so everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.
Overwhelmed Families and Busy Professionals
Between kids, schedules, work, aging parents, and all the daily life stuff, it’s easy for parts of your home to start feeling heavy and hard to manage.
I help you gently sort, save, and let go so your space (and your mind) can finally breathe again.
Big Life Transitions and New Beginnings
After a big life shift—a health scare, an empty nest, a move—it’s normal for your home to feel out of sync with who you are now. You’re ready for a fresh start, but every closet and corner still tells the old story.
I help you realign your space with the season you’re stepping into, so your home can cheer you on rather than hold you back.
About Me
What do you do after a health scare, a couple of surgeries, and being laid off in your 50’s after a long corporate IT career? If you’re me, you launch the pro organizing business you’ve always wanted to run.
Hi, I’m Audrey—and yes, this really is my dream job (even if I took the scenic route to get here).
My obsession with decluttering and organizing started in the ’90s thanks to the BBC’s “The Life Laundry.” It grew with Marie Kondo’s magic and eventually deepened into a full‑on love for “Swedish Death Cleaning” and honest conversations about what we leave behind. Now I help real people calmly reclaim their stuff, and their sanity, while we gently tackle both the everyday clutter and the “what happens to all of this someday?” questions.
My background as a project manager and business analyst means I love untangling even the wildest “where do I start?” messes. And if you ever need to talk about loss, legacy, or why that one mug feels so important, I’m here for the tough stuff, too.
I help you sort, save, and let go—while keeping the process light and even a little fun. My mission: less overwhelm, more peace, and spaces that actually work for your life right now and for the people who come after you.
When I’m not organizing, you’ll find me with my amazing husband at an FC Cincinnati match or just out enjoying all the quirky corners of our city. Kayaking, gardening, traveling, and reading are some of my favorite leisure-time ABCs.
Life keeps me moving, but my two favorite speeds are “asleep” and “full steam ahead”—just ask anyone who’s seen me sort through paper clutter.
What Clients Are Saying
“Selling the home my mom shared with my dad for 32 years and moving her into a retirement community was one of the most emotional chapters of her life. Audrey met my mom exactly where she was, never rushed a single drawer or memory, and created systems that made a painful transition feel safe and respectful.”
K.M. – Daughter supporting from afar
“Audrey made what could have been an overwhelming process feel doable and even fun. Now, everything is beautifully organized, from my closet and drawers to my kitchen cabinets and even my fridge!“
A.L. – Virtual Client
“Audrey broke down the decision-making process so I saw results super-fast. I now have easy access to what I actually need—no more throwing stuff in and closing the door.”
C.D. – Cincinnati, OH
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Audrey Ahlrichs
audrey@turningleavesorganizing.com
Serving the Greater Cincinnati area (and virtually anywhere)