by Bridges Conner | Aug 9, 2010 | Downsizing
Kick clutter to the curb! Here are a few tips from David Allen’s book “Getting Things Done.” He writes that we must invest the time to systemize our daily processes. We need to make decisions about the incoming information on the...
by Bridges Conner | Aug 5, 2010 | Organizing Your Life
Thinking its time for you to be getting organized? Or are you having any problems figuring out what systems might and might not work for you? Start here! You must be honest with yourself about who you are initially and then figure out how to adapt your...
by Bridges Conner | Aug 4, 2010 | Home Organization
So where do you stand within your realm of organization? Ask yourself these questions to see if there is a need in your life to step up your level of organization… 1) Can you find what you need in less than 5 minutes? Do you drop your keys in a different...
by Bridges Conner | Aug 3, 2010 | Home Organization
What does it mean to be organized? Here are some home organization goals that everyone can achieve! 1) You can find what you need when you need it. 2) You can perform the activities that you want in a given space. 3) You can do activities you desire without...
by Bridges Conner | Jul 30, 2010 | Organizing Quotes
“If I had to live my life again, I would make the same mistakes, just sooner.” -Tallulah Bankhead
by Bridges Conner | Jul 29, 2010 | Home Organization
Can you relate to this home organization problem? The solution may be the perfect fix for your home! Problem: You waste precious time every morning running around looking for everything that you hope you need for the upcoming day. Solution: Use a “daily...
by Bridges Conner | Jul 28, 2010 | Home Organization
Keep small, easy-to-lose items (craft supplies, game pieces, itsy-bitsy toys, etc) from going MIA permanently by putting them into a zippered mesh or vinyl bag each time you find one (like the one seen to the left from The Container Store). The zipper keeps...
by Bridges Conner | Jul 27, 2010 | Downsizing
I say ditch the yard sale and either consign your items or donate ! “Yard sales are only good if you set the date when you decide to clean out,” says Rick. If you are looking to “turn your discards into dollars” try a local consignment...
by Bridges Conner | Jul 26, 2010 | Home Organization
Go to extremes to find more space-use areas for organizing near the floor and ceiling. Install wooden shelving and brackets along one wall of your living room, about a foot beneath the ceiling. It’s the perfect place for an overflow of books or works...
by Bridges Conner | Jul 23, 2010 | Home Organization
Waste Not, Want Not! Kitchen storage doesn’t have to stay in the kitchen; look for ways to repurpose seldom-used items that are taking up space. Turn a spice rack into a clever spot to corral toiletries in the bathroom. Convert a utensil holder into an art...
