Seeing is believing...

Happy Fall!

Yesterday, I decided to buy a shelf @ Home Depot to hold all of my clear, plastic storage bins. What a significant difference it makes in saving time & space, having everything in 1 place. "Seeing...really is believing!"

My recommendation when storing away items, whether it be holiday decorations, clothing, or special keepsakes - make sure to label each storage box & keep an inventory of your items close by.

I haven't finished my project just yet, but when I do, I hope to see 6 clear, well organized & labeled storage boxes sitting neatly on my new shelf! I encourage you to create a storage system that will serve you and your needs too.

Enjoy the process...remember, persistence is key when you're beginning to get organized. Encourage yourself in the small tasks & the bigger ones will be easier to handle. You can do it!

Decorations in disarray?

As we trim the Christmas tree and adorn our homes with festive decorations, are you finding your "decorations in disarray"? If so, why not try something new this year. When you go to pull out your holiday items, take a quick inventory of your decorations. Grab a sheet of paper and make a list of the boxes & the contents in each box. While you're at it, make sure you are packing up your precious heirlooms in water resistant containers, so they will be protected over the years. I recommend using a clear storage container(s), so that you can visually see the contents. You can then take a sticky label and list out the contents. Your list inventory will serve as a "roadmap" to what decorations you have and where they are located. For example, one label might read:

Box 1: Living Room Decorations
--Angel music box
--Candles
--Christmas book
--Garlands

You may find that having this inventory "system" in place, will help in the long run...as it will save you time and hassle when you go to decorate because everything will be accounted for and in one place. You may also consult your inventory list for easy pack-up and storage until the next holiday season.

Season's Greetings