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Tag Archives: Organization
Organization Cure-Alls: The Binder Clip
Every family has its own Band-Aids. My mom loves Scotch tape. A friend of mine would use a cable tie to repair his shoelaces. We have binder clips. They’re the Mary Poppins of fasteners: practically perfect in every way. They’re metal, … Continue reading
Product Review: Bigso Boxes of Sweden
If you’re a regular reader, you know for the last few weeks I’ve been promising a post about attractive storage solutions. Specifically, the Bigso Box of Sweden. The Container Store has a wide variety of Bigso Boxes, all brightly colored, … Continue reading
Posted in Decor, Organization, Reviews
Tagged bigso boxes of sweden, Organization, storage
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Making Small Spaces Look Big
I’m mad busy these next few weeks with my day job, but I’ll try to keep you entertained the best I can. Fortunately, SFGate published a blog today that fits in neatly: 18 Ways to Make a Small Space Look … Continue reading
Oh, such a perfect day.
Well, with one notable exception. But despite the fact that it only took four weeks to break my New Year’s resolution (blog three times a week), I’m feeling remarkably accomplished today. Alas, I have no pictures to share at the … Continue reading
Our $70 Kitchen Renovation
If you remember from way back in January, I started this blog by giving Le Tour Grande of our kitchen—all 7′ by 6′ of it. While everything above the counter was in reasonably good condition (everything organized and more or … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts & DIY, Furniture, Home, Kitchen, Organization
Tagged city soot, drawers, Kitchen, Organization, shelf unit, shelves, sliding shelves, small kitchen, small space
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The Amy Vanderbilt Success Program for Heiresses
Last summer, another Devil-Ette, The Spitfire, picked up a swell collection of pamphlets from the Alameda Flea Market. We shared a bus home from practice, and we spent one lovely ride home reading through selections from The Amy Vanderbilt Success … Continue reading
Posted in Organization
Tagged 60s, advice, alameda flea market, amy vanderbilt, good housekeeping, new york, Organization, snob, storage, success program for women, terence conran, vanderbilts, vintage
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Bert vs Ernie, Part Two: In Sight, In Mind
So last week I blogged about a few systems we’ve implemented to keep me a little more Bert, but that still satisfy the Ernie in me–interim places for Stuff That Would Otherwise Lay Around, And Will Be Put Away Later. … Continue reading
Posted in Bedroom, Crafts & DIY, Home, Organization
Tagged bedroom, belts, bracelets, bulletin board, clothes, container store, drawers, dry-erase, elfa drawer, jewelry, jewelry box, magnet board, misplacing things, necklaces, Organization, pegboard, small-space living
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Bert vs. Ernie
Living in small spaces can be difficult, but little pleasantries make up for it: the rent, the convenience, less cleaning, smaller electric bills, fewer chances of losing stuff. When it comes down to it, though, you’re still sharing a tiny … Continue reading
Posted in Bedroom, Crafts & DIY, Home, Organization
Tagged basket, bedroom, bert, clean, clipboard, clothes, container store, crossword, ernie, fastidious, laundry, messy, Organization, organize, ponytail holder, puzzle, sloppy, systems, the simpsons, will shortz
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