Wanna see my linen closet?

Yes, I know I started the summer with the idea that re-doing a space in your home to be something other than what it was originally designed for is possible.  And we will get back to that.  The only defense I have for not posting the re-do yet is, well, Summer happened.
In the meantime, I'd like to share a couple shots of my tiny linen closet with you.

Top shelf: Seasonal stuff.  Harder to reach and out of my way.

Quilts, Beach towels, and Tissue boxes.

Next shelf: Twin sheet sets.  Folded and placed into the pillow case for the set and stacked like little library books.  On the far right, mattress covers rolled into burritos to fit all on the twin shelf.

Shelf #3: Lots of containers needed! Baskets for hand towels and wash cloths on the far left.

Big bin of pillow cases front and center. Guest bed linens (stacked like a book again) on the far right.

Shelf #4: Bath rugs, Basket of Holiday hand towels, and bath towels.

Bottom shelf: Close up of my lovely Placemats.  I can never remember how many are in each set, so I stacked them and clipped a clothes pin to remind me. Why didn't I think of this before?  I don't know.  But I can tell you it is sheer genius!

More bottom shelf: All the table linens.

And the floor: All rags and sheet fort making supplies contained in a laundry basket.

Shelf liner for a pantry project and spray starch are on the far right. Why? Why not.

Don't forget the door! It's my handy ironing board and iron holder! (That little pink tag is just a reminder for the location of the spray starch.)

So that's my organized linen closet.  The whole sha-bang. What do you think?

It is time for you to get organized, manage your time, and set up systems in your home and office.  You deserve better efficiency and harmony. Shoot me an email at juliebavi@gmail.com, stalk me on twitter@juliebavi, and show me some Facebook love https://www.facebook.com/OrganizeWithJulie.  

Spring is here!

I hope you have enjoyed spending time in your office this week. Isn’t it great to find a place for everything? I find it so calming and refreshing when office supplies, computer disks, and paperwork are all in order. If the RAFTS system is helping you, great! If it is not, let me know and we can work together to find a filing solution that does work for you. Helpful hint: Some people file by category. Some people file by month. You are your own person. Do what works best for you as an individual.

This week brings us the start of Spring! And Spring brings us egg hunts, the possibility of warmer weather, new wardrobe items, spring cleaning, and gardening. I have certainly caught the Spring Cleaning Bug myself. I have been re-organizing and re-ordering all around the house. The kitchen pantry, my baking cabinet, the office I share with a three-year-old superhero -- No cupboard is safe!

Hey, wardrobe and spring cleaning! That gives me an idea! Take a look at your closet this week. Are all of your clothes current? By current I mean the right size and style for your current body. How about the closets of your children? The average walk-in closet takes one person approximately FIVE HOURS to empty, sort and purge. Do you have it within you this week? I guess we know where I will be!

REMINDER: If you haven’t done so already, pick up items for Easter Baskets! Of course, edibles and things that will really get used are my favorite things to reduce clutter. You only have a few days left to shop before the Bunny arrives!

Now it’s time to take 15 minutes and.... do some REAL cleaning! This week I do not have a “Clutter Sweep” task for you. This is REAL cleaning. I know; it isn’t my favorite thing to do either. BUT… Spring is here! Let the sunshine in! Set your timer for 15 minutes and start cleaning your windows and sills! You have too many to do all at once? That’s ok. Do a little each day until they are all done!