ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS...

WHAT: Bamboo Roll-Out Cabinet Drawers

HOW: These roll-out drawers can be installed in lower cabinets, and attach either to the sides or bottom of the cabinet.

WHY: I love these and recommend them to all of my clients!  They make it SO much easier to organize the lower cabinets - simply pull out the drawer instead of crouching down and reaching into the cabinet to find things.

WHERE: Find them at The Container Store.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS..

WHAT: Dream Drawer Organizers

HOW: These drawer dividers are expandable to fit almost any drawer.  You can install them vertically or horizontally, depending on the dimensions of the drawer.

WHY: Use them to keep smaller items organized, such as socks, underwear, belts, and small accessories.

WHERE: You can find them at The Container Store.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS...

WHAT: Ivory Marten Drawer Organizers

HOW: These organizers come in 2 sizes and allow you to customize your drawers.  They are also great for dresser top or bathroom counter top.

WHY: They are great for storing socks, underwear, jewelry, toiletries, make-up, nail polish or trinkets.  And they look pretty too!

WHERE: Find them at The Container Store.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS...

WHAT: Scarf Hanger

HOW: Hang scarves in your closet, all in one place.

WHY: This hanger will organize your scarves and make them easy to access. Plus they will stay wrinkle-free!

WHERE: Find them at The Container Store.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS...

WHAT: X-Large Flexi Tote

HOW: These totes are perfect for storing and carrying toys, stuffed animals. Use them in your kids' rooms, playrooms.

WHY:  The large size will hold big and bulky toys.  They make for easy access and easy clean-up.  When it's time to clean up, toss everything in, put on a lid and stack for later use.

WHERE: Find them at The Container Store.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS...

WHAT: Turntable/Lazy Susan

HOW: Place a turntable in your pantry, place one in the spice cabinet, place one in the fridge.

WHY: These turntables are great for storing smaller, frequently used items. Because it 'turns', it gives access to all items it holds.  Great for spices, sauces, cooking oils, etc.

WHERE: This particular bamboo turntable is available at The Container Store.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS...

WHAT: Linus Shallow Drawer Organizers

HOW: Use to divide almost any drawer!  I use them in the kitchen, bathroom, desk, you have a shallow drawer, give these dividers a try!

WHY: Dividing drawers that hold smaller items and utensils will make it easy to find what you're looking for.  You will also keep the drawer looking neat. Containing smaller items is the way to go!

WHERE: You can purchase these dividers at The Container Store.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS...

WHAT: Pro-Grip Shelf Liner

HOW: Kitchen drawers and shelves.

WHY: Lining your kitchen drawers and shelves with a liner that grips will keep your stuff where you put it.  It softens the 'blow' of putting things on the shelf (glassware) and prevents items from rolling around in drawers.

WHERE: You can purchase at The Container Store, or most drug stores and grocery stores.

Spring Forward!

Just a reminder: Daylight Savings begins this Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Set your clocks ahead by 1 hour and enjoy the longer days to come!

Divide and Conquer!

ORGANIZE YOUR JUNK DRAWER.

We all have one, or two - it's okay, we need them!  They provide storage for all of those little items that don't belong anywhere else, and happen to fit nicely in a drawer.  But over time, we put so much stuff into that drawer we can barely open it, much less find anything.  That ends now! 

Let's get started and pick your drawer.  Grab a couple empty tupperware bowls to use for sorting, and place a trash can nearby.  

Clear the counter or surface above the drawer for a work space. 

Take everything out of the drawer, sorting trash into the trash can, and items into tupperware.  If the drawer is deep enough, simply put the tupperware back in the drawer as drawer organizers.    

The secret to organizing a junk drawer is to "Divide and Conquer."  Drawer organizers divide the drawer into smaller sections to keep small items together. 

Don't feel that everything in the drawer needs to 'make sense.'  The purpose of a junk drawer is to hold those little items that don't have anywhere else to live. Containerizing them keeps them together and easier to find.

It's really that easy.