In today’s fast-paced world, where families often find themselves overwhelmed by clutter and chaos, creating a peaceful and functional home can feel like an impossible task. That’s where I, Jean Marie, come in. I’m the owner of The Organized Prepared Environment (better known as TOPE). TOPE is a unique home organizing service that helps your […]

My story starts when I was born at Santa Barbara’s St. Francis Hospital in 1922. I spent my childhood on the Campbell Ranch which is now part of UCSB’s Education campus and was the site for Devereaux School. In fact, I sprained my ankle jumping down from a loft of the Red Barn on the […]