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Newsletter Archives
December 2009
Wrapping It Up
November 2009
Prepare the Pantry
October 2009
Costumes & Decorations
September 2009
Enough
August 2009
Help for the Home Office
July 2009
Getting Crafty
June 2009
A Better Bedroom
May 2009
Eco Organizing
April 2009
Getting Ready to Garden
March 2009
The Path To Clutter
February 2009
Easing Into Downsizing
January 2009
Organizing For Renovation
December 2008
Organizing For Next Year
November 2008
More Of My Favorite Organizing Tools
October 2008
Making Life Easier
September 2008
Clearing The Closet
August 2008
How To Let Go Of Stuff
July 2008
Managing Medical Records
June 2008
Road Trip Organizing
May 2008
Collections Instead of Clutter
April 2008
Getting Ready for Tax Time
March 2008
Where to Begin
February 2008
When You Want to Help
January 2008
Top Ten Causes of Disorganization
December 2007
Organize for Air Travel
November 2007
Organize for Small Spaces
October 2007
When Life Happens, Reorganize
September 2007
Bathroom Organizing
August 2007
Paper Organizing
July 2007
Uncluttered Kids' Rooms
June 2007
Top Ten Organizing Tools
May 2007
Grapple The Garage
April 2007
Managing Your Time
March 2007
Spring Organizing
February 2007
Help for Caregivers of Aging Parents
January 2007
National Get Organized Month
December 2006
Year End Organizing
November 2006
Give Thanks for Being Organized
October 2006
Holiday Kitchen Organization
September 2006
In Case of a Weather Emergency - Organize!
August 2006
Back to School Organizing
July 2006
Declare your Independence from Summer Clutter
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ORGANIZING TIPS OF THE MONTH: JUNE 2009
A Better Bedroom
When you enter your bedroom do you feel calm or do you feel overwhelmed? A bedroom is a private place—a sanctuary. Organizing your bedroom will reap tremendous benefits for you. If you need to jump start your project, give me a call.
- What is your Vision: Don’t rush into purging and sorting. Take some time, notepad and pen in hand, and make notes about the way you want the room to look. What is the feeling you want?
- Take a Little Bit at a Time: Set a number of mini-goals for organizing the room. Only take on a project that you can complete in the time you have set aside that day for organizing. If you leave tasks unfinished, you will be frustrated by the mess.
- Empty Completely before Organizing: Whether you are working on drawers, shelves, a closet, or under the bed, take everything out first. Otherwise you will be tempted to just rearrange things and you won’t get rid of the clutter.
- Sort and Purge: Make good use of garbage bags, recycling bins, and donate boxes. Be honest. If you don’t’ use it or don’t like it, let it go.
- If It Doesn’t Belong in the Bedroom, It Doesn’t Belong in the Bedroom: Obvious? You will be surprised. Keep reminding yourself of your goals for the room. It is a sanctuary. Business papers and tax files go elsewhere. Exercise equipment, ditto. I am a firm believer in the bedroom as a TV-free zone. TVs invite bad news and tension into the room.
- Bring in Elements of a Nice Hotel Room: Think of rooms you have seen on travels or in magazine photos which made you feel calm. Duplicate some of those elements in your own room. It doesn’t have to be expensive. Target, TJ Maxx, and Wal-Mart have decorative items which mimic designer goods.
- Storage Doesn’t Have to be Plastic: If you need to store things in full view, use decorative storage containers which complement the theme of the room. Canvas bins and totes look great on shelves. Lidded baskets conceal everything from blankets to extra toiletries. Cost Plus World Market, Ikea, Michael’s, and Hobby Lobby are inexpensive sources for decorative storage.
- Measure Carefully for Under the Bed Storage: Under the bed bins are very handy to use for out of season clothing and shoes, however, they are often a bit too tall to fit. You can use bed lifts to raise the height of the bed frame, which may mean you will need to purchase a longer bed skirt. You can also use zippered plastic bags—either the huge Ziploc bags or those with a real zipper. The plastic bags squish down to easily fit under the bed. Canvas zip bags are also available.
- Contain the Bedside Clutter: If you enjoy reading in bed, you may also have a pile of magazines and books waiting for your attention on the bedside table or on the floor. Restore visual calm by containing reading material in a basket or bin.
- Don’t Forget the Closet: Even if you have organized the rest of the room and everything looks great, don’t skip the closet. A disorganized closet saps your energy every time you open the door. (For tips on closet organization see September 2008 in my organizing tips archives at www.organizeatlanta.com.
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