Hey all, and Happy Monday! Let the record show that I’m actually out of pajamas, and wearing a bra today…and makeup. Stupid workplace dress code! It’s been an amazing few weeks at home, hanging with my babes, but the Real World bitch slapped me, and I’m back to work.
But while we had many lazy days, the organizing bug that accompanies a New Year, finally bit me, and I spent all weekend tearing through cabinets and closets. Why is that always such a can of worms?! You start with one cabinet, and next thing you know, the whole house is torn upside down!
Last year we overhauled the Pantry, Coat Closet and cabinet under the Kitchen sink, and added a Family Command Center, Gift Wrap Station and Mudroom….and all are still working well for us. But most every other area in our house is sorely lacking in organization, so I gathered some inspiration for our Laundry Room, Craft Supplies, Bathroom, and Garage, in hope that it sparks an organizing episode.
Granted, some of these spaces aren’t possible for real life scenarios, but they certainly make me want to rent a dumpster and purge through every room in my house! I’ve started on the Bathroom cabinets, which basically means we can’t see the floor through all the clutter I cleared out. Hopefully I’ll put everything back this weekend and show you soon. Does January spark an organizing episode in you? What spaces are you hoping to tackle first?
January is definitely early spring cleaning in our house. For me it's putting away all of the Christmas decor and then seeing how open the house looks when it's gone that makes me want to further declutter and organize.
Bummer about having to toss back on the ol boulder holder ;D
I really like the pegboard organization! Especially the way some of those spools of ribbon are stored — I desperately need a better solution for my ribbon. *Sigh*
My dream is to organize our attic. We have a huge attic space with a pull down stairs. However, it seriously looks like we just pull open the door and randomly throw stuff up there. It might take me all year but I am determined to purge and clean that whole space. It won't be pretty or pin-worthy when I'm done, but at least I won't feel like the ceiling is going to collapse on my head from all the junk we keep up there.
Been organizing and purging slowly since November. Kitchen is done except for the pantry. Bathrooms done. Storage room in the basement is done. Garage needs it badly!!
I start back to work for the tax season here in the next week.
This is my favorite time of year… next to Christmas time. I love all the magazines filled with glossy pictures of perfectly organized spaces. My heart just goes pitter pat at the thought of it. I cannot wait to organize a few things here, but I am mostly looking forward to doing a few things in our family room to make it more guest friendly.
Oh yeah, once you start you can't stop – I feel a little like the squirrel from Hoodwinked (please tell me you've seen that movie) – ha! Those organized craft paints made me weak in the knees. Clearly I have issues. đŸ˜‰
ohhh this pictures make me so jealous! i will never have a pretty laundry room in our current house (laundry is stuck in the dark basement), but i am slowly trying to turn the office more into a craft space. hopefullly i can remember to be this organized! — <a href="http://jackiejade.blogspot.com%22%3ejackiejade.blogspot.com%3c/a>
Wow, such inspiring and organized spaces. I love the 2nd picture for laundry room organizing. Soooo pretty. And the 7th pic is so adorable as well. All of them are inspiring. Thanks for this post!
Ahhhhhh organizational porn. Thank you dear. I too wriggled into a bra today to get back to work after some extended holidays with my menthings…totally over-rated I tell you. The bra not the boys đŸ˜‰ The hubs and I have seriously been roaming through our basement taking measurements etc….currently I am winning the argument to organize and go "down to the studs"…but he has a lot of VETO when it comes to brute labour đŸ™‚ Happy New Year!!
Lol! I was back in the bra too today, for shame. These are great spaces. I have a ton of Spaces I want to organize, but first I need to find a door to stripe like yours!
I've started organizing my pantry and my purse and accessory storage! I just moved into my house a few months ago so I feel like the organizational projects are never ending! No time like the present.
The bug has bitten me too! I am making good progress, got the pantry and the kitchen done. I got my office finished last week. But, there is a LOT left to do around here and I fear I am the only one who is going to do it or care. Ugh!!!
January is definitely early spring cleaning in our house. For me it's putting away all of the Christmas decor and then seeing how open the house looks when it's gone that makes me want to further declutter and organize.
Bummer about having to toss back on the ol boulder holder ;D
I really like the pegboard organization! Especially the way some of those spools of ribbon are stored — I desperately need a better solution for my ribbon. *Sigh*
Pin pin…pin pin pin…pin…pin pin…I was drooling over every single picture!!! Filled up my Organization folder that's for sure!
Ditto…just pinned all the workshop pics. I'm so craving getting our garage, basement, and storage areas organized.
My dream is to organize our attic. We have a huge attic space with a pull down stairs. However, it seriously looks like we just pull open the door and randomly throw stuff up there. It might take me all year but I am determined to purge and clean that whole space. It won't be pretty or pin-worthy when I'm done, but at least I won't feel like the ceiling is going to collapse on my head from all the junk we keep up there.
Been organizing and purging slowly since November. Kitchen is done except for the pantry. Bathrooms done. Storage room in the basement is done. Garage needs it badly!!
I start back to work for the tax season here in the next week.
This is my favorite time of year… next to Christmas time. I love all the magazines filled with glossy pictures of perfectly organized spaces. My heart just goes pitter pat at the thought of it. I cannot wait to organize a few things here, but I am mostly looking forward to doing a few things in our family room to make it more guest friendly.
My favorite picture is of the paint… what a fantastic way to display all of your colors! Very smart.
I laughed out loud at your bra reference! Hummm, maybe it's because I can totally identify.
Oh yeah, once you start you can't stop – I feel a little like the squirrel from Hoodwinked (please tell me you've seen that movie) – ha! Those organized craft paints made me weak in the knees. Clearly I have issues. đŸ˜‰
The first picture of the laundry room made my heart go pitter pat! I need to overhaul my bedroom. It seems to have taken the roll of junk room.:)
Ok I could drink coffee & look at these fab images all day…..dream a little dream of organized spaces…..
Ugh. lovin' these inspiration photos. The new year cleaning bug came to my house late last night.. how rude!
ohhh this pictures make me so jealous! i will never have a pretty laundry room in our current house (laundry is stuck in the dark basement), but i am slowly trying to turn the office more into a craft space. hopefullly i can remember to be this organized!
— <a href="http://jackiejade.blogspot.com%22%3ejackiejade.blogspot.com%3c/a>
These pics are amazing. Kinda makes me want to burn my house down and just start over.
Wow, such inspiring and organized spaces. I love the 2nd picture for laundry room organizing. Soooo pretty. And the 7th pic is so adorable as well. All of them are inspiring.
Thanks for this post!
Anna
Just got the baby back to college, and now it is time to reorganize! Seems like every room is in need of a little TLC after the holidays!!
Ahhhhhh organizational porn. Thank you dear. I too wriggled into a bra today to get back to work after some extended holidays with my menthings…totally over-rated I tell you. The bra not the boys đŸ˜‰ The hubs and I have seriously been roaming through our basement taking measurements etc….currently I am winning the argument to organize and go "down to the studs"…but he has a lot of VETO when it comes to brute labour đŸ™‚ Happy New Year!!
Lol! I was back in the bra too today, for shame. These are great spaces. I have a ton of Spaces I want to organize, but first I need to find a door to stripe like yours!
The bra! Ha! So funny Cass! đŸ™‚ That craft paint picture- mmmmm:)
Damn dress codes! I can't wait to see what you do with your laundry room. That's definitely a space in our house that needs lots of assistance!
I've started organizing my pantry and my purse and accessory storage! I just moved into my house a few months ago so I feel like the organizational projects are never ending! No time like the present.
The bug has bitten me too! I am making good progress, got the pantry and the kitchen done. I got my office finished last week. But, there is a LOT left to do around here and I fear I am the only one who is going to do it or care. Ugh!!!