I tried to avoid “organizing fever”, you know, it just seems like a LOT of work.
It LOOKS like a lot of work too.
It’s even worse than the dining room table, huh?
These are the bookcases that flank the armoire.
And that’s the least of my worries.
So. My goal for the next few weeks is to get these spaces organized and PRETTY.
Yeah, organized can be pretty. If you don’t believe me, check out the Centsational Girl’s efforts. Everything Kate DOES is pretty.
My other dilemma? You knew I had one.
I’m trying to spend NOTHING on home decor this month. (we’re not counting the fabric I bought to sew my first pillow, k?)
I have hereby embarked on a quest for pretty and FREE storage.
I decided to go neutral, but we’ve all seen these boxes wrapped in wrapping paper, wallpaper (hmmm…) or scrapbook paper.
The moral of this story?
Use what you have to organize what you have.
Huh?
Link up those projects, you creative people!










Oh I soooo need to be organizing but have been sick since the week after Christmas. I love using shoe boxes and covering them makes you feel it's pretty and organized!
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Robin
All Things Heart and Home
I went on a cleaning rampage at 6:30a today! It seems I have "rat's nests" (as my mother used to call them) everywhere! Maybe I should post some "before" pics so I can be more accountable. I'm feeling overwhelmed.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to dress up all those boxes, smart girl!
ReplyDeleteI bet I could use up all those little scraps of wrapping paper for this! Good one!
ReplyDeleteI like the shoe boxes! I have shoe boxes and paper and fabric. Sounds like free storage to me!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! My desk looks just like yours! And we're having an open house this weekend. I'd better get busy! Glad you played along this week with Toot Your Horn Tuesday!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for storage. And DARN, I just threw out a bunch of shoeboxes, doh!
ReplyDeleteWhen you finish there...come visit me! My craftroom is a total mess and I have so much stuff in there.....
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of covering the boxes. I am totally copying you! :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, I just rescued three shoe boxes from the recycling bin because I used up my gift card buying other storage boxes and I didn't want to spend any more money on it.
ReplyDeleteI used newspaper to cover a shoebox once and then I stamped a pattern over it. Neutral, free, recycling...you know...cheap. :) I like the fabric idea!
This is such a great idea! I'm just afraid there is not enough shoe boxes in the state to hold all my treasures ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun linky party!!! I am almost done with my closet transformation. Can I still link up tomorrow???
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XOXO
Jen
I just paint my shoe boxes. Actually, I will paint anything to give it a nice new fresh appeal.
ReplyDeleteI love going through my home and seeing what boxes, baskets or other things I can use for organizing. I love how you covered them and the labels. Happy Organizing!
ReplyDeleteDitto the kraft paper boxes!!! Kraft paper is super cheap---like $2.50 for a HUGE roll at WM. I covered a bunch of boxes like yours in it (with tape) back in the Spring and loved the result. Nice and matching!
ReplyDeleteI'm not going to link up this week since I'm hosting the Decorating Dilemmas Party tonight/tomorrow. I want to be sure I can visit more links here, so I'll link up next time. :)
Hope you can stop by the party tonight or tomorrow...dilemmas AND solutions are welcome. ;)
This is a good tip, Kimm. Thanks! Just today I was at the store looking at plastic boxes for organizing under my kitchen sink. I didn't really know what size would be best, and I finally decided that I should just look to see what I already have at home first.
ReplyDeleteI am always organising...anf reorganising lol...Looking forward to seeing your after pics. And I love the shoeboxes
ReplyDeleteLove the boxes! I like your no cost decor goal. I should try that too.
ReplyDeleteI have nothing to add to the party. I haven't had time to reach for a tool nor a paintbrush. I need to clean out my garage first. Soon! Soon. I hope.
Donna
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
Pretty organization that's free? I'm all ears :)
ReplyDeleteIt's just me and my dog, but I could swear that someone comes in and messes up my garage after I've gotten it all organized! What's up with that? www.satisfiedsole.com
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ReplyDeleteGreat information and the most of us start each new year with a desire to simplify after all of the excess and chaos of the holidays.
James Parker.
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