Spring has officially arrived, making it the time when many of you will start to review your wardrobe and hopefully organize it so it is more functional for you.
I can not tell you how much easier and enjoyable getting dressed has been since installing a closet organizer. Gone are the days when everything was crammed onto a rod to the point where it started to dip in the middle and clothes on the shelf were in complete disarray. I now have a set of double hanging rods on the left which are for tops and bottoms, 6 shelves in the center which I use for my bags and a rod for hanging long items on the right. This system has allowed me to see everything I own by category and colour and has actually given me more space than I had before. This has a lot to do with the hangers I use. Check my first blog post for more info.
It may have taken my 3 hours to do the job but it has definitely been well worth it. I bought mine (on sale, of course!) at Canadian Tire about 4 years ago and I'm happy to report that there are 2 brands on sale this week.
Debbie Travis custom closets are now 1/2 price (now from 9.99 - 49.99)
Configurations closet organizers and accessories are 25% off with prices ranging from 33.49-134.99
This is a no brainer for anyone living in a small space. They fit into the standard reach-in closets that are in most condos and apartments and with them being on sale, it's a great way to jump start your spring cleaning!
Not only will you save money if you purchase one this week but you will also save dollars and time in the long run. With a closet organizer, you'll be able to see exactly what you own and will avoid the costly mistake of buying duplicates of things you already have (unless this is your intention). You'll also save valuable time because everything will be organized in a such a manner that you'll be able to pull together an outfit with a quickness!
Need help getting your closet organized? Contact me for a free consultation!
Spring Cleaning Special - Receive 20% off the regular rates until May 31, 2010
What frustrates you about your closet? What helps you keep your closet organized?
Let me know, I'd love to hear!
Marie
P: 647-341-7370
E: info@theurbanorganizer.ca
Monday, March 22, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Organizing Your Linen Closet In A Small Space
Let's be real here, if you live in a small space, having a linen closet is a luxury. Nowadays, it usually has to store a multitude of things and can unfortunately end up being a catch all behind closed doors.
Whether you're lucky enough to have one or you have to dedicate some space in another closet, here are some simple tips that have been helpful to me and will hopefully help you when organizing your linens and things.
SHEETS:
I recommend having 4 sheet sets and it goes a little something like this:
1 - on the bed
1 - in the laundry
1 - in the linen closet
1 - for guests (optional)
Anything less, you'll end up shortening the life of the sheets from too much laundering. Anything more is really not necessary unless you are a linen monger! Don't laugh, I used the be one until I came to my senses! lol
Urban Tip #1
To prevent your sheets from getting all jumbled up on the shelf, fold a flat and fitted sheet plus one pillowcase. Then place the folded items into the second pillow case. You now have a matching set tucked away inside ready to be put away.
Urban Tip #2
If you're really tight on space, the plastic packaging from a duvet or comforter is the perfect home for all of your sheets and duvet covers. It can go on the floor of a closet, giving your more shelf space. They'll be protected from dust and you can place a dryer sheet in the bag to keep them smelling fresh. This also works well for your blankets and extra pillows. Which again, you don't need to have an abundance of.
TOWELS:
With towels, you really only need to have two sets per person. One thing to keep in mind is to only buy what you use and by this I mean, if you don't use the hand towel, don't buy it. Save your money and save space!
Urban Tip #3
To keep your bath linens organized by colour and/or pattern, fold your bath towel in half width-wise and then in half width-wise again. If you have a hand towel, fold it in half lengthwise and place it across the bath towel. Next, fold the face cloth in half and place it on the left side of the hand towel (or bath, if you don't use a hand towel) and fold the bath towel it into three. Do the same for all of your towels and you'll never have to worry about mismatched or incomplete sets again!
MISCELLANEOUS
A lot of times we end up throwing things into the closet with no rhyme or reason and it ends up looking like one confusing mess. The best way to solve this is to compartmentalize things.
Urban Tip #4
For all of the bottles and other knick knacks, baskets or bins are your best friend. Put like items together and label the basket, if need be. Whenever you need something, you just have to pull out the appropriate one and voila! Really and truly, it looks so much more organized and tidy. This is also great for when you have to move. Just grab the baskets and throw them into a box and you're good to go!
Urban Tip #5
Look up...waaaay up! If you have a lot of space from the top shelf to the ceiling in your closet, maximize it by using it for items that you don't use on the regular. Don't let that dead space go to waste!
Get creative!
As always your comments, suggestions and questions are welcomed! If you would like some help getting organized, contact me at info@theurbanorganzer.ca
Marie
Whether you're lucky enough to have one or you have to dedicate some space in another closet, here are some simple tips that have been helpful to me and will hopefully help you when organizing your linens and things.
SHEETS:
I recommend having 4 sheet sets and it goes a little something like this:
1 - on the bed
1 - in the laundry
1 - in the linen closet
1 - for guests (optional)
Anything less, you'll end up shortening the life of the sheets from too much laundering. Anything more is really not necessary unless you are a linen monger! Don't laugh, I used the be one until I came to my senses! lol
Urban Tip #1
To prevent your sheets from getting all jumbled up on the shelf, fold a flat and fitted sheet plus one pillowcase. Then place the folded items into the second pillow case. You now have a matching set tucked away inside ready to be put away.
Urban Tip #2
If you're really tight on space, the plastic packaging from a duvet or comforter is the perfect home for all of your sheets and duvet covers. It can go on the floor of a closet, giving your more shelf space. They'll be protected from dust and you can place a dryer sheet in the bag to keep them smelling fresh. This also works well for your blankets and extra pillows. Which again, you don't need to have an abundance of.
TOWELS:
With towels, you really only need to have two sets per person. One thing to keep in mind is to only buy what you use and by this I mean, if you don't use the hand towel, don't buy it. Save your money and save space!
Urban Tip #3
To keep your bath linens organized by colour and/or pattern, fold your bath towel in half width-wise and then in half width-wise again. If you have a hand towel, fold it in half lengthwise and place it across the bath towel. Next, fold the face cloth in half and place it on the left side of the hand towel (or bath, if you don't use a hand towel) and fold the bath towel it into three. Do the same for all of your towels and you'll never have to worry about mismatched or incomplete sets again!
MISCELLANEOUS
A lot of times we end up throwing things into the closet with no rhyme or reason and it ends up looking like one confusing mess. The best way to solve this is to compartmentalize things.
Urban Tip #4
For all of the bottles and other knick knacks, baskets or bins are your best friend. Put like items together and label the basket, if need be. Whenever you need something, you just have to pull out the appropriate one and voila! Really and truly, it looks so much more organized and tidy. This is also great for when you have to move. Just grab the baskets and throw them into a box and you're good to go!
Urban Tip #5
Look up...waaaay up! If you have a lot of space from the top shelf to the ceiling in your closet, maximize it by using it for items that you don't use on the regular. Don't let that dead space go to waste!
Get creative!
As always your comments, suggestions and questions are welcomed! If you would like some help getting organized, contact me at info@theurbanorganzer.ca
Marie
Monday, March 1, 2010
An Easy Solution To Organize Receipts
Looking for a way to organize your receipts and at the same time, keep track of your spending?
Here's what I do:
Use letter size envelopes and write the following categories on them*:
Food
Clothing
Transit or Vehicle
Home Decor
Health and Beauty
Miscellaneous
*feel free to label the envelopes as per your needs.
I keep these envelopes in a slot in an organizer on my desk. As I get a receipt, I put it in the appropriate envelope and at the end of the month I tally each envelope and write the month and dollar amount on it. I keep only the necessary receipts such as those for income tax i.e. healthcare receipts or those that are needed for warranties.
This system has made my life so much easier as I can see where my money is going each month plus I don't have to deal with a mess of paper taking up valuable space.
If you're looking a filing system to keep your important documents and paperwork, check my blog posting on The Home Box.
I use it, love it and think everyone should have one of these.
As always, I welcome your comments and would love to how you keep your receipts in order.
Marie
Here's what I do:
Use letter size envelopes and write the following categories on them*:
Food
Clothing
Transit or Vehicle
Home Decor
Health and Beauty
Miscellaneous
*feel free to label the envelopes as per your needs.
I keep these envelopes in a slot in an organizer on my desk. As I get a receipt, I put it in the appropriate envelope and at the end of the month I tally each envelope and write the month and dollar amount on it. I keep only the necessary receipts such as those for income tax i.e. healthcare receipts or those that are needed for warranties.
This system has made my life so much easier as I can see where my money is going each month plus I don't have to deal with a mess of paper taking up valuable space.
If you're looking a filing system to keep your important documents and paperwork, check my blog posting on The Home Box.
I use it, love it and think everyone should have one of these.
As always, I welcome your comments and would love to how you keep your receipts in order.
Marie
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