by Heidi | Feb 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
One of my recent articles highlighted Secrets to Organizing with Style.
The BIG secret?
Use storage containers that are uniform in form and color.
What if you don’t have the extra funds to go out and buy coordinating containers? Why not change up the look of a container you already have or that you could find on the ultra cheap at a local dollar or thrift store!
The easiest way to change up the look of any container is simply to cover it:
Use a stylish towel to cover a plastic bin like
sweetcsdesigns.com
The majority of the containers on the shelving in this sewing room (from Sew Many Ways)
are simple cardboard boxes covered in fabric!
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Magazine files are made from cereal boxes.
Drawer boxes were once packaging from water bottles! |
It’s hard to believe that this stunning display of colorful containers
{featured by makeit-loveit.com}
are also simple cardboard boxes with a handle cut out!
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| ( *note* the uniformity of size of box makes a huge difference in presentation as well) |
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“Perfect for stashing all sorts of supplies, tools, and odds and ends.”
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Covering the inside of clear plastic containers with craft or wrapping paper is a clever way
to hide what’s stored inside while adding some color and style to your creative space.
Take a standard metal filing tray from drab to FAB by covering it with some pretty fabric like
Under the Sycamore:
You can also cover storage containers with paint:
Create & paint your own color coordinating magazine files:
What are storage supplies are you now planning to cover in order to inject some pretty organized style in your space??
Have you created some stylish storage lately? Share with us!
by Heidi | Feb 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered how to achieve that lovely stylized look that seems so effortlessly displayed on the catalog and web pages from some your favorite organizing stores and designers?
Here’s a few tips ~
One main rule to stylish storage solutions is to keep things the same.
Display containers and organizational supplies with repetition in uniform size, color, and material:
It’s quite calming to the eye to use a monochromatic color scheme with bins/baskets.
When storage containers will be in plain view, make efforts to get similar styles and colors (try to use no more than 3 colors and make sure they compliment each other) to not add visual clutter.
Keep like colors with like colors in little color coordinated storage families:
Take a peek at almost any Container Store Office advertisement, and that is exactly what you’ll see as well.
The simple act of multiplying most any container produces instant eye appeal on open shelving:
- Boxes and/or magazine files
Keep sizes/styles/textures consistent:
No funds to go out and buy all kinds of expensive coordinating containers?
No problem!
by Heidi | Feb 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
If you have viewed or used any of my Home Management planning printables, chances are you’ve noticed that there are not only check boxes for general home maintenance, but also to remind one to spend special time with children in the home.
Spending intentional un-interrupted time with your child has infinite rewards. No matter the quantity or quality of the toys they may have, it will never compare to simply being with you.
Do I spend every waking moment engaging with my two young boys? No – far from it. I believe in the value of teaching a child to have independent play as well. After all, I’ve got a house to maintain, adult relationships to foster, as well as a drive pursue my individual interests and business pursuits. I do, however, make an intentional effort to spend several regular slots of time with them daily.
Read the rest of this article at Inspired to Action…
by Heidi | Feb 8, 2012 | quote
“Your environment is like a short story come to life…
What story do your things tell? Take your dog for a spin around the neighborhood and when you return play the ‘Fresh Eyes Game.’ Walk around your home as if you have never been here before and see if you can find the story your stuff is telling. Remember that you are free to tweak the story.”
What does your environment reflect about your current story today?
Ready to tweak your story?
Perhaps you’re currently feeling completely overwhelmed by your clutter & mounting personal organizing goals?? Or, maybe there is a space or two in your home that simply needs a fresh set of objective eyes to to bring to its fullest organized potential?
Maybe having an organizing buddy, cheerleader and coach that could encourage you one-on-one would be just the solution you need to achieve the success you need and deserve – to allow you to live a more peaceful life you LOVE with more time and energy to fully and freely participate in activities and hobbies you enjoy!
Would you like to work with a Professional home organizer based near Atlanta, Georgia?
We currently serve clients in the surrounding metro area as well as Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Newnan and expanding!
Contact Heidi to learn more about how to get organized with our professional organizer services. Operation Organization by Heidi provides customized organizing solutions to ‘cure’ your unique clutter challenge / condition.
Call: 770-847-0329 or Email: OperationOrganizationByHeidi@gmail.com to learn more.
by Heidi | Jan 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
If you’re feeling overwhelmed at the state of your space, start SMALL.
Don’t know where to start?
Identify either the room/area where you are spending the most time, or that is the most out of order. Decide before you begin how much time you have to devote to your work there (15 min? 30 min? an Hour?) Set a timer if you need the accountability to stay on track to the task at hand if needed.
Then, choose just ONE *small* area within that space to clear/sort at a time.
Keep your focus small with what is right in front of you at the moment.
It can be tempting to go put something away in another area of the house when you come across it.
Instead, put out of place items in a ‘re-locate’ box. Replacing these out of place items will be a separate task after you’ve completed the organizing task at hand.
Allow the success in one area (a shelf, a drawer, or even just a corner of a room or counter) propel you toward your next goal.
Need some help getting started or staying motivated with a big organizing project?
Contact me! I’d love to come alongside you to cheer you on, help keep you on task and aid in setting up personalized systems to help KEEP your space in order moving forward.
