I really have a hard time with paper. I never have a "Hot Spot", I am under constant "Fire Hazard". I created a mail center over the summer and copied Toni over at A Bowl Full of Lemons here.
This was mine. It looked nice, but, for a piler, it wasn't what worked for me. I like to stash things until I get time. When you have little ones running under you all day, I need a place to put my piles until Wed. Wed. is my desk day.
This is what my counter looks like on a good day - ha ha.
The folders, I love because I keep my daycare files in there. It is the daily mail that drives me crazy.
I bought this over a three day weekend (here) back in the spring. I kept it by the chair in the den for magazines and even the remote. I didn't like the color so I just ignored it for a while.
After painting my passion sign, I really liked how the distressed red turned out and decided to practice on this. I think it was under $5.00, and, if I mess it up, I can always paint it white.
I love the how the dark color peeks out.
I even put a piece of felt on the bottom.
That front pocket is perfect for just a quick stash of mail. When Wednesday comes around, I will empty that one and pay, file or shred.
Now, I still need pockets. My daughter, Lee, got this for me and I just love it. I put my pens in it.
I got these from Santa. He knows how much I love office supplies. It even has a brown one (SMILING SO BIG).
I put my stamps, cards, paper for a quick list and calculator. Perfect.
Wow, what a difference. The little white and red box is for receipts. I love it and will definitely use it.
Happy Organizing.
Rhonda
Impressive.
ReplyDeletelove this! I actually have the same white organizer thing, i got it from tj maxx! I need a mail organizer like this though for our counter, I just kind of throw everything in a pile, i go through it when i get it just to make sure theres nothing of absolute importance or a magazine/piece of mail that i want/need ASAP. Then everything else gets tossed on the pile or thrown away if i know immediatly that it is junk.
ReplyDeleteWe got a basket full of homemade breads and candy from hubbys grandma, and once the food was all gone from it i threw all of the papers from the counter in there so at least they have a "home" of sorts now but I am ultimately looking for something like what you have. Good job and hopefully it keeps you more organized! :)
I ove it too! Thanks for the great ideas. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
ReplyDeleteI love those type boxes and organizers that are so much fun to use because the hold so much stuff. a perfect way to corral clutter:
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous, what a great way to organize. I need to get on this too, thanks for the inspiration!
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~Elena
This is a great time of the year to get organized, and you do it with style! Thanks so much for sharing at the Kiss & Tell party over at I Gotta Create!
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Looks much more organized! I was just doing the same thing tonight, organizing my coat closet. It was much needed!!
ReplyDeleteI need to do this! The mail gets so out of hand. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJules
Awesome system, it looks great! I love your pens...jealous. I found you at I Gotta Create! Kiss and Tell
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Nice Job! It looks very organised. I have linked up a similar thing that I was working on this week
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What a huge difference! That looks great! You should join me for http://raisingoranges.blogspot.com/2012/01/handmade-52-3.html
ReplyDeleteI really love this transformation. I just had to throw my mail sorter out because the wood base split. Your project makes me miss the look and function it had. I'll have to start hunting for a new one.
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Visiting from Delightful Order link party. I have issues with paper clutter too! My "junk" counterspace looks alot like yours. I used the same idea with the hanging file folders, but it doesn't seem to be working out as much as I'd like. May be time for a revamp like yours! Thanks for the idea!
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