Monday, January 16, 2012

Getting Organized

last week, I walked into my house after a month long trip home and couldn't help but feel overwhelmed.

I started to unpack, and realized how much "stuff" our little family has accumulated over the years. As I opened more closets and drawers it dawned on me that it's time get organized. I only have 2 more months to go until baby #2 arrives and I would love to have our home in mint condition before she gets here! (ok mint condition may not happen, but I could get close to it).

Organizing a whole house can be an overwhelming task. So, I have decided to take things 1 room at a time. I am getting rid of anything that we can do without and then organizing the things that we want to keep.

Our current home doesn't have a lot of closet/storage space but I figured I can make the most of what I do have if they are organized well.

Here are a few inspirational photos I've found of creative ways to organize closet spaces (thanks to BHG)...


I don't know about you, but de-cluttering and organizing my home makes me feel great. In fact, the other night I was talking with my husband about how "organizing my house cleanses my soul" ... I was totally joking, but then again it's totally true. 

So far, I have tackled 1 room and am anxious to get started on the rest! 

What are some ways you stay organized? and how do you decide what to get rid of?

18 comments:

  1. Sadly, I have organized most rooms before. But with three kids it usually has to be readdressed at least once a year. Once you do it the first time it's a lot easier the second (and 3rd and 4th) time around. Thanks for motivating me to get going!

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  2. I love the organizational inspiration! I have been feeling the same way about our house. It's pretty organized on the outside, but behind the closets and cabinets it needs a little work! I've been going room by room, and if I haven't used something in a while and I'm just holding on to it because I think I'll use it some day, I'm tossing it. Throwing away stuff is so exhilarating - and I never even miss the stuff!

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  3. I am currently on a spring cleaning kick too.
    I have a pile to be donated to charity that is the size of a comfy chair. Hoping to have it grow to the size of a couch before all is said and done.
    I am a bit of a shopaholic, and though it's hard to separate from my emotional attachment to these things, my life will be less cluttered without them.
    The hall closet full of coats is next.

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  4. love the inspiration! Don't be afraid to trow things away...happy cleaning :)

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  5. This is definitely on my list of goals for 2012. Isn't it amazing how quickly we accumulate 'stuff'?! I started organizing some of our closets over the weekend, but I love your idea of going room by room. I find it so tempting to hold onto stuff that I don't need anymore, but then I realize that it's just taking up space that could be used for something I really love! Good luck!

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  6. Yes! I am such an organizer. I am currently moving into a studio so being space-savvy and organized is a MUST! I am looking forward to organizing everything. Especially all my art supplies and things. :) I loved those images of the closets! Definitely inspiring.

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  7. I really like the inspiration! :)
    I totally agree with you about feeling great after de-cluttering and organizing my home.
    I started to organize my closet the other week, and I threw out about 85-90 clothes/shoes/jackets/bags. Feeling awesome! :)
    Now I need to start with the rest.... I think it's a good point to take one room at a time, and not hesitate. I like to start with thinking of what I really need and actually use in the room, the rest is heading for the carbage (or second hand stores). And it's amusing with the before- and afterpictures so you can see what you've acomplished :)

    Thanks for a great blog!

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