Organizing Time!

OK, I know it is a cliche that everyone makes New Years resolutions to get fit and organize! I usually don't make resolutions for that reason. I just like doing my own thing rather than following the herd especially when you don't know where they are headed. :)

Well this year, I kept itching to make resolutions! Still, I denied the urge even though I am a true clutter bug at heart. I was playing on the Internet (my secret addiction...well not so secret anymore, just promise not to tell!) and stumbled across a friend's blog announcing that she was going to participate in a 52 week challenge to get organized. Intrigued I clicked the link and discovered an organizing fanatic! Seriously, she says shopping for containers puts her in her happy place! I decided on the fly that this was exactly what I needed! I am so tired of being embarrassed by my clutter when people drop by unannounced or on short notice. I have gone on organizing binges before and the house felt sooooo wonderful, but the organizing never lasts. What is different this time you ask? Accountability baby! And finding a guru that will help with lifelong tips and habits to keep my house clutter free!

The first area I am tackling is not too bad. It is a small area that I can de-clutter and start out with a small success to fuel my fire. My master bedroom has a cool nook that house my desk, computer, and work area to pay bills and make my jewelry. Currently it looks like this:



View of the left hand side of the desk.



Close up of the clutter on the left hand side of the desk.

View of the right hand side of the desk.

As you can see, I have jewelry supplies laying everywhere. Some on the left, some on the right. I also have some jewelry magazines hiding under there. I have Vintaj jewelry materials mixed in with Swarovski and copper. When I work on the computer, I have to shuffle some things around. No telling what else I'll find when I tackle the pile of unknown underneath some of the bead orders that just arrived. I'm on it though & so excited!! Stay tuned for picture of the organized area and what else I found in my pile!

I leave you with links to the organizing blog and also the 52 week challenge! See ya later alligator!! =D

Organizing links:

52 Weeks of Organizing

orgjunkie.com