Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Small Organizational Fixes




I found some floating white shelves from the Container Store. I started with a small one pictured above. I intend to put up several more shelves in this blank space. You can see that I have made the side table into my computer table. It functions as a nightstand, computer table, and dinner table all in one.
I have also used several hooks for various items. This is my current key hook. Above are some of the crosses that made it past the cut.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Only dual use furniture for me


It has been an adjustment. More of one for Greg than me. I do not find myself missing anything. However, I noticed a pile starting to accumulate next to the dresser. I went through the pile and was able to rid myself of more things I just do not use. For example, one of the items was a bulky neck pillow I purchased at an airport. I have forgotten to take it on every trip I have taken since. I felt guilty getting rid of it because I only used it once and have justified keeping it because I will use it again. I hope this will remind me to quit buying that kind of crap on a whim.
Since spring, there are several blankets and heavy spreads that are too heavy. I stored them in the cabinet above the refrigerator. I have always had a cabinet above the frig in every house in which I have lived. This is the first time I have actually put something in it. This spot is so hard to reach it is perfect for seasonal items. I purchased a storage ottoman from target (only $80)for the rest of my sheets and linens. All of the sheets/pillow cases and duvets that I am currently using completely fit on my bed and in this ottoman. I love it. This was the same amount of bedding I was rotating in the large space; I just had many many other mismatched old, and unused sets. This piece also doubles as an extra seat and the new place I put my purse.