More unpacking, more cleaning, and more organizing challenges: namely, the fact that I am a voracious reader who is currently bookcase-less.  How did this happen? Right before I moved I sold my beloved Pottery Barn Graham Desk and Hutch.  I loved this desk, but it won't match the décor scheme in my new apartment so I found it a good home with a coworker on the Upper West Side.  I loved this bookcase for two reasons:
- It was gorgeous!
- It was...
For serious readers, books are a large part of the décor in a room, and potentially a source of clutter. This post from Shelter Pop got me thinking about flipping your books so the seam faces away and the white pages face you - basically, backwards books. I recently saw the concept in person while shopping in West Elm (I finally purchased my first Parsons Desk in white), and I have to admit, it made the bookcase more serene and neat.
Another trick? My friend Michelle vis...
Moving into a basement apartment and getting it organized can be a challenge. Fortunately, I have been successful at getting my basement apartment organized
and in the next few weeks, I will share my progress with you. You will learn how to efficiently organize and maximize the space in a small area (less than 400 square feet). Stay tuned!
Happy Organizing!
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I like to cook and I have accumulated a lot of spices. Determining where to store your spices can be tricky because they take up a lot of space. The key to organizing your spices is to use a tool that helps you to maximize the cabinet or drawer space. Fortunately, my mom introduced me to a great product that has helped tremendously to organize my spices. My cooking preparation and clean-up time has decreased considerably because I can now find my spices easily. What a great find!
How to Organize Your Closet (In Brief) originally appeared on About.com Personal Organizing on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 at 09:16:06.
What a way to organize on a family tree! I was finally able to catch "Who Do You Think You Are?" last night thanks to my trusty TiVo. The show was well-made and compelling, and I thought Sarah Jessica Parker's reaction to the question of her ancestor's role in the Salem Witch Trials was interesting: was she an accuser or an accused? I would not want to think of my ancestor's being accusers, either. Of course, this led me to think about my own family tree.
If you're planning to begin researching and organizing a family tree, look no further than About.com's Genealogy site. Guide Kimberly Powell has tools mapped out for you, whether you're interested in spending 30 minutes searching, or doing a full-scale projects to trace your family's roots:
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