Monday, January 28, 2013

Our Drop Spot {Organization}

Hello Hello! Hope everyone had a restful weekend! I managed to get a little rest in between my projects. I am excited to share a few updates with you this week.

Last week I walked into the kitchen and was blinded by this:


Yes this seems to be the spot where we drop just about anything and everything. By the end of the week it ends up looking like the picture above x 10! (I spare you the really BAD pics....your welcome)

If you remember my post about my latest organization finds, I found some great Nate Berkus office organization at our local Target store. Well... I went back this week and bought these little beauties:



I could not stand the corner of the kitchen in such disarray anymore!

So for only $20, I have an organized drop spot!!



I placed all the little items that we need to grab quickly in the bottom drawer like: Stamps, address labels, bank deposit slips, office supplies and our headphones for the gym!



I also reused an old video tape case to organize all the paperclips that were once just thrown into the drawer. Isn't it amazing what you can find around your home?



I even tackled the Junk Drawer below. I seriously have been throwing things in this drawer for about 5 years! I would say that is a little embarrassing, but we are all friends right? I show you mine...you show me yours :)



I used my friend Jen from IHeartOrganizing's idea with using what you have around the house, like cereal boxes! I cut them down to fit in the drawer and now they house some of my everyday random items. Jen's were of course a little cuter than mine, but I didn't have the patience to wrap mine in cute paper. Maybe someday..




So what do you think? I actually know where everything is and I don't have to dig in the drawer or below piles anymore! (well, for at least this week)



What have you been organizing lately! Do share!

Linked up at IHeartOrganizing & Thrifty Decor Chick & Homestoriesatoz

10 comments:

  1. Love it! Our drop spot is on the kitchen island. Ugh. It makes me want to scream every. single. day.

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    1. It is so hard to keep up with paperwork! We will see how long our little organized spot lasts!

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  2. I love what you did! We have a similar spot in our kitchen too. I may have to tweak how we organize ours as well.

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    1. Thanks Erika! It sure makes a difference organizing just a small area of the home. I think I completed the little task in about an hour! Good luck with your organizing!

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  3. I love your ideas. I am about to tackle my kitchen corner as well. Your success is motivating!

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  4. Bought the exact one! Love it, thank you for sharing!!!

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    1. Wonderful! Hope you are putting yours to good use too!

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  5. You are an inspiration! Seriously. I love reading your posts. :D

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  6. Oooh la la! That drawer has my name written all over it! So chic! And I love how much extra storage it gave you! <3

    xo,
    Jen

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