Basil and Blue: January 2012

Be sure to join me this month on my Facebook Page, Basil And Blue, as we'll be sharing home organization tips, ideas, products, etc. If you are going to start to re-organize a space in your home, be sure to take before and after pics and share with us!

After the New Year, many of us look over our past year, see what needs to be improved, and cry about our previous resolutions that failed. Yes, failed. I think I've gone about things all wrong. I don't need a yearly goal that probably is doomed to failure, but I'm going to try monthly "baby steps" to attain my goals.

Many people have said they are going to get more organized this year, and that's on my list too. So, where do we start? I am somewhat limited by lack of space. Four of us, and 2 home businesses in less than 900 square feet is definitely a challenge for me. You need space to be organized. Since I don't have space, I therefore need less stuff.

My first segment for attaining my goal I'm going to call "The Great Purge." I need to decide what I actually do need, and what I don't. I mean REALLY need. Like, do I really need 10 or 12 dish towels which take up precious drawer space? Probably not. Or what seems like a gazillion leftover dishes and lids? Definitely not. I obviously need my business inventory and supplies, but my household items need to be pared down. Any decor needs to serve a purpose.

I will allow myself to keep a few sentimental items which I love, even though they may not have a purpose, or fulfill a need. Maybe I'm allowing myself too much freedom with that - we'll see! If I have half a house full of "loves" I may need to re-prioritize.

I will update you every so often, to let you know how it's going. :-) Feel free to comment with any tips.

Thank-you,

Amy

'It's an Organized Life' by BellaMiaDesign

With the new year upon us, now is the time many of us start thinking about de-cluttering and reorganizing our spaces. Here are some great vintage and handmade organization inspirations. Enjoy!

Vintage Faux Wood Desk ... reclaimer $16.00	Desk Organizer CRAFTING... lessandmore $59.00	Louisiana key hook - ho... OldNewAgain $42.00	Get Organized Rectangle... BradensGrace $8.00
Refrigerator Folder Mag... CuteLootnFood2... $4.95	Sewing Machine Drawers,... SomeOtherPrair... $24.00	Vintage Metal Mail Hold... Bluebell $12.50	Antique Tin Muffin Pan ... DimeStoreVinta... $14.99
Vintage Metal Tool Cadd... AmyKristineVin... $22.00	Mini Fabric Storage Con... BaffinBags $35.00	library index card draw... AMradio $35.00	File Folders Kraft with... WhenItRainsSho... $6.00
Flower Roses Oatmeal Wh... hoganfe $175.00	Vintage Wooden Index Ca... ThirdShift $48.00	Button Magnet or Push P... ShugabeeLane $18.00	Pocket Hanging Closet O... thisOtherthing $29.99