About Us

The Fuel to Our Fire

Mission:

To create inspired spaces through design, organized living and human connection

Values:

Integrity & Client Experience are at the heart of everything we do. 

Whether working or gathering with friends & family…we embrace fun & creativity.

Work Hard + Play Hard

Philosophy:

We believe that equipping individuals with tailored systems and strategies creates a ripple effect…body, mind and spirit that reaches far and wide..

Shawn Strok

Founder + Designer

Since 2004, she has served New England and beyond.

The years of training and know-how that she brings to your project is unparalleled in the industry.

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Kayla Knox

Founder + Organizer

Kayla brings a fresh perspective to both organization and design. Her methodical approach to home and office creates harmony and order in any space.

Liv Smith

Admin & Operations Manager

If Design Organize Gather runs like a well-oiled machine, it’s because of Liv. She’s the first friendly face (or email!) new clients meet, the brain behind our systems and processes, and the glue that keeps our team running seamlessly. She handles everything from client communication and billing to training new hires and creating our monthly blog + newsletter. Simply put — Liv keeps this business moving, and we’re so lucky to have her.

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Hannah Crowell

Assistant Organizer

Hannah’s journey began at just 16, when she started working at a floral design studio. Over the years, she worked her way up to head designer, gaining experience in floral design, event planning, and coordination for more than a decade before transitioning into the catering world. There, she discovered her love for organizing through the design department she managed—creating an inventory catalog, streamlining systems, and developing a lookbook to help the sales team bring events to life.

Each step in her career naturally led her to Design Organize Gather, where all her skills came together seamlessly. From day one, she knew she had found her home with a team that shared her passion for creativity and transformation.

Hannah loves helping people feel good in their homes—turning challenging spaces into happy, functional places that reflect her clients’ personalities. Her warmth, laughter, and positive energy shine through in everything she does. She knows that editing and organizing can feel overwhelming, but with her upbeat approach, the process becomes easy, enjoyable, and even fun.

Diana White

Design Assistant

I’m passionate about helping people create spaces that are beautiful, functional, and truly their own. As a Design Assistant with Design Organize Gather, I help clients transform their homes through thoughtful design, organization, and styling—crafting spaces that inspire and feel effortlessly put together.

With over 28 years of experience in real estate, I’ve guided countless clients through the process of buying and selling homes. While I’ve loved every aspect of that journey, what truly excites me is the creative side—planning, reimagining, and transforming spaces so a house doesn’t just look beautiful, but genuinely feels like home.

My approach is collaborative, practical, and personalized. I love bringing each client’s vision to life with solutions that are elevated, stylish, and livable. With a unique perspective on space, flow, and functionality, I help clients see the full potential of their homes—enhancing what’s already there or creating something entirely new that feels happy, comfortable, and deeply personal.

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Julie Whitney

Assistant Organizer

Say hello to Julie, our newest Assistant Organizer! From the moment she joined the team, she’s brought a fresh perspective, an incredible work ethic, and a heart for helping people. Julie leads with empathy and always goes above and beyond to make sure our clients feel supported every step of the way. She’s already become such an important part of the team, and we can’t wait to see her continue to shine!

Our Preferred Partners

20+ years of Happy Clients: See what they’ve said about us

MarciaLife Changing
“I put everything away now because it has a place. I feel so organized and it feels amazing to have my life structured again. Being able to see all my shoes and get ready in minutes now has been life changing.”
JessicaThe team was amazing to work with
My husband and I lack all artistic/design talent, so we relied on Shawn 100% to: 1) help us understand our budget and develop a staged timeline, 2) understand our (very different) tastes and come up with a design that is appealing to both of us and is "uniquely ours" - a task I thought was impossible; 3) complete the project on time and within budget, despite our crazy lives and schedules. We couldn't speak more highly of Shawn. We love our house and hope you get an opportunity to work with them!
Rainbow MoversAny opportunity that we have to refer, I know that they will put in 150%
We have had the pleasure of watching Shawn and Kayla grow their business. We work very closely with them and have witnessed the care and commitment that they put into making a house a home. Any opportunity that we have to refer, I know that they will put in 150%!
ErinKayla’s organization changed my life
What can I say? ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I wish I had before photos to show because Kayla’s organization changed my life. What she was able to do in four days blows my mind. HIRE HER!
MerleEasy to work with and well as multi-talented
Kayla did an amazing job re-organizing/re-vamping our growing office(s). She's easy to work with and well as multi-talented and organized. She painted, built custom structures and organized everything! Best of all executed them all on budget and is a delight to work with! Highly recommend her!
MelissaTrue professionals that know what They are doing
I honestly thought there was no hope for the disaster that my space had become. I had to let things get way out of hand and I didn’t even know where to begin to organize anything. When Kayla came she was very calm and surveyed the situation and made me feel already at ease with her skills to make things all better. The result was more than I could ever have hope. She came in here and got to work and had my space looking amazing within two days. I was so pleased with her service and so happy with final result I can’t even begin to tell you. She is a true professional and knows what she’s doing. I would recommend her to anyone and I have to say her personality is also amazing. I cannot recommend her Highly enough.
KLI would definitely recommend her for any interior dilemmas you might be facing.
Over the past four years I have used Shawn’s team for home inspiration and updates. Shawn has a great eye for being on trend, what will work, and most importantly, she listens. She has been able to bring to fruition my "this is what I want, but I'm not sure how to get there" by helping to determine my budget, presenting an array of color, texture and design choices – helping me find what I had vaguely envisioned. Instead of being overwhelmed, Shawn made it easy to stay on target with the budget, get the changes and look I was hoping for, and be thrilled with the results. I would definitely recommend her for any interior dilemmas you might be facing.

Our Process

Determine scope of work

Create a suggested project investment range

Make a game plan

Execute Project

Whole House & Office Solutions

Design Service

Design

Whether you are building or renovating, we are your first stop in planning and implementing initial concepts, design, and budgeting for your upcoming home or business project.

Organize Service

Organize

Professional organization is the perfect finishing touch to any home, office, or storefront. We elevate your space by purging, categorizing, adding solutions, and labeling. We handle space planning, donation/trash drop-offs, and everything in between.

Gather Service

Gather

Creating a community is a basic human need to grow and thrive. With thoughtful ideas on how and why to gather, we create beautiful and functional spaces that will make you feel confident while hosting. Read our blog or shop our curated pieces and bundles that encapsulate the spirit of gathering together.