Feasibly Organized: office

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

a DIY

Love this idea! This is great for any drawer that needs things to stay in place. I love drawer organizers but sometimes you can't find the right sizes for what you want and let's be honest they aren't always cheap for what they are.

Step 1: Measure the depth of your drawer
Step 2: Find any box top, measure & cut
Step 3: cover with cute paper or paint it or use magazine by gluing it down
Step 4: arrange and enjoy!

Source: iheartorganizing.blogspot.com via Olivia on Pinterest

Friday, January 4, 2013

office alternatives

We all need a space for "office stuff"- bills, calendar, mail etc. but we all don't have an extra room to hold that in our homes. I love these alternatives that hold everything necessary but don't take up a lot of space! Would you ever try something like this? I love how you can make it these also look decorative as well.

Source: realsimple.com via Olivia on Pinterest

Source: iheartorganizing.blogspot.com via Olivia on Pinterest

Source: marthastewart.com via Olivia on Pinterest

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

organized: desk clutter

Reader Question:

Sara B:

I would say the thing that is hardest for me to keep organized is paperwork/mail/desk clutter. I always tell myself I'm going to get better at opening mail right away, creating a file system, staying on top of things that need a response, etc, but then it never seems to work! So any tips on keeping desk space/drawers/and counters clutter free and organized would be awesome!

Thanks for the questions Sara! I think this is a huge problem for a lot of people. The first thing I would say is to make sure you create a system that works for the way YOU like to deal with mail/bills etc. Don't set too high of expectations for yourself because you'll be frustrated when it doesn't work out.

#1: Use a portable file folder holder for things you are done with, to file away. However, it doesn't need to just be bills and paperwork. I also file away recipes, things from magazines, birthday invites etc. (all via the Container Store)

#2 On your desktop just use ONE bin for "inbox" this can be things you need to deal with, RSVP to, bills to pay etc. I've found that if you use multiple place for multiple things, they get lost in the shuffle. If you have ONE place for everything, once it's big enough you'll have to go through it.

Depending on how much you trust yourself this can sit on top of your desk or inside the top drawer.

#3 set a time of the week where you go through everything. I like to do Sunday nights. As I get ready for the week, I go through my inbox and take care of everything possible. I send emails, I make a to do list and grocery list for the week. If you make it a routine and habit to do in a consistent time, you're more likely to follow through.

#4 Decorate while you organize. Find things that you think are fun and cute to motivate yourself to stay organized!