Organizing large bookshelves can be so tricky. The temptation is to stuff the shelves with all of our books and tchotkes, because we so badly need the storage. But this often results in a cluttered, messy look, especially if your bookshelves are this large. This bookshelf above has the perfect ratio of books to knick-knacks. […]
Organizing Idea of the Week: DIY pallet entry way organizer
Just a few days ago, I blogged about all the different ways you could organize your front entry way. But I failed to include THIS amazing idea! This crafty person took a pallet, painted it white and screwed it into her wall. Now she can hang whatever she wants off of it with hooks available […]
Organizing idea of the week: DIY cubby unit
Do you have an older home that has no hall closet but opens instead directly into your living room? Not much fun to trip over piles of shoes when you come home, is it? That’s why this might be a great DIY solution for you. Three bookcases have been painted and screwed together to form […]
5 tips for keeping clutter out of your house
It’s hard to find the energy/time/interest to organize. So when that inspiration to organize finally hits and you are able to clean out that black hole in your home, you probably feel ecstatic! Yay! Time to post a brag picture to Pinterest! But how often have you kicked clutter to the curb only to […]