How to Use Containers to Cut Visual Clutter
If you’ve just finished organizing a space and it still looks cluttered to your eye, put this simple concept into practice. […]
Create A Container Station When Organizing
A common result of decluttering is a plethora of empty storage bins and containers! When you encounter this in your own organizing and decluttering efforts, take pause and recognize these empties as signs of progress! You've [...]
Declutter first. Buy containers second.
When it comes time to get organized, is your first step a trip to your favorite store to pick up storage bins? If so, and if you haven’t always been satisfied with your organizing efforts, tuck [...]
Lazy or not…Susan was onto something!
I bet that one got your attention, especially if your name happens to be Susan. (In which case, please know I really don’t think you’re lazy.) And for that matter, neither is the original Lazy Susan. A [...]
Try Before You Buy
Here’s a simple solution I use with clients when we’re trying a new organizing idea or system in their home. Instead of buying a storage solution and then discovering it doesn't work well or they don’t [...]
Organizing + Storage Finds at World Market
Can you just see the organizing possibilities? Sure, you could used the rectangular galvanized bucket for plants (as intended) but why not use it for corralling important files...a cheerful, little, file-bucket? (I like the sound of [...]
Seasonal Storage Solutions
This is a great time of year to let your creative organizing juices flow as you browse through the outdoor summer-ware / party-ware isle at your favorite local retailer. (Like Target for example.) You might just [...]
The Bucket List
After starting a second round of bucket frenzy, I got a few requests for ideas on using these fine (and fun) vessels. So, I thought I'd make my very own "bucket list". ;) This (scarily enough [...]
Little bowls…
...big possibilities. You know I love Target and little containers and using stuff that isn't intended for scrapbook storage for scrapbook storage. So tonight I found these: Little melamine bowls. How cute are they? And even [...]
Using Ceramic Bowls to Organize Drawers
The Weather Calls for...HEAT! And frankly, I'm a bit tired of it. Just before I took this photo, the thermometer read 104 degrees. ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR DEGREES! Are you kidding me? Yuck. So, what better [...]