My Name is Catie... And I'm Messy - Part 5

Well. I've completed another project. And it was a little overwhelming. I know I have a lot of stuff, but man. DO I HAVE A LOT OF STUFF. yikes!

Before I started tossing, cleaning and organizing the bathroom I visited HomeGoods for just a couple of organizational items. They didn't have a ton of stuff, but I did find an awesome medicine cabinet organizer and a little shelving unit thingy for under the sink. I really wanted to use what I had with this project. You know, save some moolah...

As you can see, I took everything out of what I was cleaning and organizing. I tackled under the sink first - then did the medicine cabinet (the easiest) and then the three tiered storage unit (the thing I was afraid of). 

The best part of the day was listening to music and getting the bathroom done in one day. The worst part... Trying to find a place for everything! I'm also really bad at throwing things away. However, I filled TWO grocery bags full of stuff! I would call that a success! 

Here's the end result:

Another great thing about throwing out old, out of date products - you have room for the stuff you use regularly! Because I threw out so much stuff the bottom drawer of the storage unit was empty. So now we are able to keep our bath towels IN the bathroom. WOW! haha Who would have thought!?

Click here to see the BEFORE photos!

 

Have have you done lately to make your life easier and less chaotic?

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My Name is Catie... And I'm Messy - Part 4

I've now moved to our bathroom. I have WAY TOO MUCH STUFF! This weekend's goal is to go through this little storage container and get rid of anything out of date and anything that hasn't been used. I just like to keep stuff - you know, just in case I need it... 

I have an obsession with Neutrogena hand cream...

I also have my eyes on the cabinet under the skin... It's go time. Tackling one room at a time makes this whole cleaning and organizing thing not so scary. :)

Look for my update next week!!!


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Hello my Name is Catie... And I'm Messy - Part 3

I have this problem of piling my clothes on our dresser. This is going to sound reallllly lazy... I guess I'm too tired to make the active choice of either - does this piece of clothing need to go in the laundry or be hung back up in the closet. When I think about it and actually write it down I'm embarrassed.

My next 'project' is our bedroom. I've just begun to deep clean it. But I'm nowhere near done!

 

So far I've gone through my clothes and added any of my nice higher end clothing that I haven't worn in over a year to my ThredUp Bag. This is the second time I've used Thred Up and I only have good things to say about the company. Anything they do not choose to purchase they donate. Everyone wins.

I've also gone through my socks and underwear drawers. Tossing out anything remotely worn out. I have way too many pairs of socks.
I'm on a roll! In a couple of days I'm going to go back in to my closet and review it again. I'm feeling lighter already!

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Hello My Name is Catie... And I'm Messy - Part 2

Okay! Part 2 of Hello My Name is Catie... And I'm Messy has been completed!
I started small and wanted an easier project that wouldn't be overwhelming... since you know, being neat and organized isn't my strong suit.

So, I tackled our desk! Which I had taken over and just turned into a mess. It now looks so nice and inviting! I actually want to sit at the desk and get things done. I might be browsing the internet more, since now I have a pretty and organized desk to sit at.

So, how did I do accomplish this? Just a couple of things really.
First - Some money. I visited the Container Store on my lunch break and hit up the Home Office section. They have an amazing selection and so many colors to choose from. My purchase was under $70 dollars! (The line to check out was very long... so going on your lunch hour during the holiday season might not be the best idea... oops!)
Second - A garbage bag to throw out all the stuff you don't need. I used the bag all of my purchases came it. Recycling at it's finest :)
Third - 30 - 45 minutes of pure cleaning and organizing.

That's it! And the finished product looks pretty darn good!

What I bought- file folder, double drawer, white board and three magnetic holders for the little stuff (paperclips and pushpins).

Just a couple of more Christmas cards to send out!

The hardest part for me is always throwing things away. I'm a little bit of a pack-rat... Almost everything I keep has memory. Or, I just might need it someday... I'm trying to get over keeping and do more tossing.

I can't wait to pick my next spot in our apartment! Where should I head next???

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