I am coming up for air!
My very first
“Organize & Purge”
task is done.
{yay}
I had been putting off organizing & purging my upstairs craft, okay… crap room,
all right…
DUMP ROOM
Because, let’s face it.
That is exactly what I was doing in there.
Now… it wasn’t dirty, or icky. Swear!
BUT
I could barley walk in there.
Everything was slowly moving into the center if the room.
Like magic.
It certainly could not me the fault of Moi’?
Since I was also going to be flipping all the contents of the room with the contents of my lower floor storage closet, I went ahead and emptied the entire room.
Yep, fun times.
I know how to party.
{big wink}
Where you ask?
Why, right into my living/dining room area…
Isn’t that how you do it?
After a few days of seriously editing what would not be returning and trying to put something in every nook & cranny to make the very most of my space, the upstairs room now holds all my home decor and holiday items.
~WHEW~
No more trudging up and down the stairs every time I want to freshen something up!
— Here is My Story in Pictures —
{with a few words, you know I’m gabby!}
I think this is my favorite change.
It fits well under the window without blocking the light.
This is where I started.
…and this is now!
Really would LOVE if all the totes were
the exact same.
The different colors make me twitch a little.
I vowed not to spend a dime
just my time ~ so no new ones.
(… for now)
This furniture piece and the mani’s may look like space wasters but I sell on ebay and I use them almost everyday.
More Wreaths, Toss Pillows
and Toted-Up Home Decor.
All Easy to See & Find.
I really tried to make smart choices about where I placed things.
There is a closet behind the entry door and we use it for coats & board games. I managed to find enough room to hang up all my table linens in one place. This works well because I can really see everything I have now.
This is HUGE for me.
I can now reach it, without it being in the way. at. all.
It’s the little things.
Man, when I go for it… I really go for it!
This is the gigantic mess I made to get the spare room looking like it does now.
Only one more to go now!!!
The storage closet.
{please… help me}
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Eilis says
Thank you for the inspiration! I am in the middle of a similar project. You’ve made me see it is possible. I am definitely borrowing your hanging linens idea!
Eilis
my-heart-lives-here.blogspot.com
Sarah says
WOWsers! Great job! Found you from It’s Overflowing Link Party.
Joy@aVintageGreen says
You win the organization marathon. Incredible. What a huge job and so well organized. I am guessing you know where everything is. Impressive.
WhisperWood Cottage says
Organized from top to bottom! Great transformation! I know some DIYers who’d like to do a little shopping in there! Thanks for linking up to the 1st Project of the Year Party!
Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing says
girl you are coming to my house next. How awesome, I bet it feels so good!
Crystal @ Ordinary Days says
Fabulous transformation! Sometimes all we really need to spend is time, not $ and we can still see a big impact!
Shabby French Country Cottage Basement says
You did a great job, Shannon. It feels good,like you can bring breath better doesn’t it?
Gail says
We just finished fluffing and buffing our tote storage area; it gets skillet red over time. However, our is functional but not functional AND PRETTY like yours. Good job
thistlewoodfarm says
I love your organization! Those tablecloths rock! BTW….I would love it if you would stop by and join our “Impossible Challenge.” Maybe you could list your last closet!!!!
blessings,
karianne
~Mary says
I just found your blog tonight from Debbiedoos and I think your closet is amazing! I also love the Pacific Northwest, Oregon in particular, so I look forward to seeing your corner of our country.
ReFresh ReStyle says
Shannon it looks great! And congratulations on being featured! You deserve it girl, that’s a lot of work. I am sending a plane ticket, and a note, just follow my directions. I’ll see you in a couple days to help me (grin)
Hugs and get some rest-I need you in tip top shape,
Debbie
Corn in my Coffee-Pot says
Shannon~ I just found your blog tonight (via: Feathered Nest Friday)
First, YOU DID THIS WITHOUT AN INTERVENTION TEAM? {there is hope for me}
Second, Wow.
Third, If I only walked away with the thought of TABLE LINENS hanging neatly in a row; then for me, IT WAS WORTH IT! What a profound concept!
So very ,VERY nice to meet you,
(My New Hero)
Pat
southernscraps says
Wow! Great job. And I thought I had too much with my one closet of home decor.
The Answer Is Chocolate says
WOW! Just WOW! You tackled a HUGE project and it turned out so fabulous!
Katherines Corner says
Shannon you rocked it!!! Everything looks terrific. Organizing always makes me feel good. It’s a great way to start the year too. Thank you for joining us at the Thursday Favorites Hop. Wishing you a happy weekend! xo P.S. Have you entered the Pink Poodle giveaway yet?