Hi everyone!
I’m Mique (as in Mickey Mouse 🙂 from 30days.
I was thrilled that Laurie asked me to fill in for the day.
She was one of my first “blog friends” but I had the chance to
meet her this past spring and she’s even more fun and fiery in person!
When Laurie asked me to guest post I decided it try to compile a fun organizational post. One that will actually inspire you instead of make you want to curl into the fetal position.
It’s that time of year again. Time to step on a scale, make resolutions and try to organize our lives. If you are anything like me, organizing doesn’t come naturally. I’ve thought for awhile that most creative people don’t come pre-wired for organization (though there are people like Laurie to prove my theory wrong ;).
I recently found a book called Hannah’s Art of Home by Hannah Keeley. It has opened my eyes completely. Hannah talks about how each of us need to embrace our style and personality to figure out what would work best in our homes. It’s funny and down to earth- and has once again inspired me to take on my closets and tackle my cabinets. You can read an interview by her here to get an idea of how she approaches her book.
Craft Stylish’s pattern organizing idea
Country Living’s ideas for crafty solutions for organization
Vanilla Joys organization tips
Mish Mash’s ideas for organization
My 30days blog inspiring spaces post
Some blogs specific to organizing:
Creative Organizing
Organizing LA
I’m an Organizing Junkie
Organized with Style
Real Simple
Right Brained Organizing
Unclutterer
{If you get nothing else from this post I want you to realize that everyone can find a way that works for them. Find what works and do it (that’s my goal anyway).}
To kick start your 2009 I’m giving away a copy of my new fave find, Hannah’s Art of Home .
Also Laurie and I recently combined efforts for some updated versions to her binder. So along with the book, you’ll get an updated Executive Homemaker binder. We’ll have details of how everyone can download their own version here on Tip Junkie soon.
To win, tell us what your biggest organizational challenge is on this post
by next Tuesday, January 13th.
My biggest organizational challenge is definitely my kids’ toys. I’ve tried everything, and they still just seem to get completely out of control within a week!
How did you know that being organized is my New Year’s resolution? This is great! So my BIGGEST organizational challenge would have to be… mail. It manages to find it way onto any available surface in my entire house. I don’t know what to do! Thanks for the tip about this book, it sounds like it’s perfect for me.
Thank you for a great post, and awesome giveaway! My newest and greatest organizational challenge is video game parts and accessories. What was Santa thinking bringing that Wii?
Where do I start? My biggest organizational challenge is the fact my husband and I are currently building a new home . . . as in we are the general contractors. We are living with family until the house is done and just recently had a baby (well . . . not really recent . . . he is 9 months old). We are all (the three of us) in one bedroom. I just just stacks of stuff. I’m OCD so it is TOTALLY driving me crazy. Maybe this book would do me some good now AND when we get into the new house!!
Hi there! I think it’s so neat that you guys are “guest-posting” on TipJunkie! You have some great ideas! I really liked those ideas from your favorite book…and I appreciate the opportunity to have a shot at winning the book!
So – my biggest organizational challenge would have to be….Hmmm…EVERYTHING? Oh, wait…I suppose I am supposed to narrow that down?!? Tee, hee. Well, at this point in my life, it would have to be all of my craft supplies. I have taken over the den closet…but I have stuff scattered in our unfinished basement…and things in the garage as well. I would LOVE one central location to store everything..and IDEAS on how to do it. Thanks again! I love your 30 Days blog!