Category Archives: Organizing Small Spaces

Organize with everyday items

February 25, 2010 – 7:40 am

It’s not always necessary to buy a lot of new products to get organized. I tell my clients that a lot of organizing solutions are already in their home or office. It’s just about looking at them from a different perspective. For example, glass jars aren’t just for jam or snacks. Use them to group and [...]

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Multiple Ways to File Paper

January 18, 2010 – 11:24 am

Files not piles! No matter your preference, there are a multitude of ways to file your documents that can work for you. It can be as simple as using in and out boxes or hanging bins on the wall – here are some of my favorite recommendations:

Traditional File Drawers: Great for when you want to file [...]

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New Year – New Closet! Check out the elfa sale!

January 7, 2010 – 1:42 pm

My favorite closet organizing tool from The Container Store is on sale! Versatile, durable and easy-to-use, elfa® is a modular shelving and drawer component system that helps you maximize your space, increase storage and boost productivity. It works for tiny closets as well as walk-ins and is also great for the garage, home office and kitchen. Check [...]

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Extreme Office Makeover Winner – Wing-It Productions Unveils Space!

October 19, 2009 – 8:37 am

A few months ago, Wing-It Productions won the Extreme Office Makeover Contest sponsored by Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce members and Microsoft. The office makeover was valued at over $35,000 worth of services and products, and I was able to contribute my business organizing services to help streamline their space and files. The before and after pictures speak for themselves!
Before: [...]

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Elizabeth’s Favorite Things – Pack-it-Flat Toiletry Kit

July 22, 2009 – 12:47 am

With all the restrictions these days on how many items you can carry on the plane and how much you can pack in your bag, this eBags® toiletry kit will help save precious space in your luggage. The main feature is its slim fit – only 2 1/4″ thick so you can easily throw it on [...]

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Organizing Tips for the Bathroom

July 6, 2009 – 11:30 pm

A beautiful Seattle summer is in full swing and that means you’ve probably had some out-of-town guests in and out of your home by now. I wanted to pass along a few organizing tips for the bathroom since that is probably one of the most important spaces that your guests will see and use. If [...]

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Elizabeth’s Favorite Things – Bungalow File Holder

June 21, 2009 – 11:21 pm

One of the biggest challenges that all my clients face is trying to stay organized while constantly on-the-go. Electronic gadgets are great for keeping phone numbers, dates and PDFs, but what about all of the necessary paper documents that you still use and refer to every day? Contracts, invoices, school forms, pictures, receipts and all other important paper back-up can [...]

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New product alert: Ziploc Flexible Totes

May 7, 2009 – 11:25 pm

I’m back from the Annual NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) conference which was held in Orlando last week. As promised, I scoped out all the new products that will hit the market soon. A great benefit to my job is that I get to test and sample these items before you go out and buy them! The first one I want to tell you [...]

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Creating an Organized Guest Room

January 31, 2009 – 10:22 am

Are you expecting guests to visit and stay with you this year?  Does the thought of another person staying with you make you anxious?  Well, follow these tips and you’ll soon have a more organized and inviting guest room to wow your visitors!
- Create a warm, cozy space for your guests to relax and enjoy [...]

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Stacks and Stacks of Books

August 12, 2008 – 4:12 pm

According to a report by the Book Industry Study Group, there are 17 new books published each and every hour of each and every day, meaning that 148,920 books are published yearly in the U.S.  That is ALOT of books!
How many of those books are lying around your home or office?  Probably quite a few [...]

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