The Little Things

My quest for an organized household is still in full force. This past weekend I focused on my jewelry.
This jewelry organizer did the trick!

I've never really had a designated place to keep my necklaces, lately I've been hanging them in our bathroom. Not the best place for them. So when I came across this jewelry organizer on clearance at Target, I knew I had to buy it.
I also picked up that candle you see... I'm just a little obsessed with candles... I can't leave Target or Pier 1 Imports without one in my basket! Anyways - moving on!
A little part of my life has been organized for only $6! I love how my necklaces are displayed now and I can SEE everything. Which in turn makes getting dressed in the morning just a little bit easier. Total win-win.

It really is the little things that make you happy. I keep realizing this time and again when I make little organizational changes and updates.

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Still Going Strong

My home organization quest is still going strong, but we've been so busy lately I haven't picked a new project to tackle.
With the weather hopefully turning warmer in March and April I think I'm going to do a closet re-fresh when we store our winter clothes. It's always good to edit your closet every couple of months. Has anyone else noticed that it really depends on your mood when you're going through your closet? If I'm feeling extra sentimental, there's no way I'll put stuff in the donation pile... I just can't do it! I always think, one day I'll need or use that... It's just waiting for the perfect event.

So that's the plan. Closet edit coming soon! Fingers crossed I'm tough and actually put stuff in the donate pile!

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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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My 2016 New Year's Resolutions!

Every year I make resolutions. Some I'm good at keeping. Others don't last a month. This year's list is short and sweet - making it more manageable and obtainable.

Soooo without further a do. Here are my 2016 Resolutions!

• Rid our apartment of things that we haven't used in over a year.
• Clothes, shoes, electronics, papers - I will go through everything!!

•  Read! 
• This year's goal is to read 25 books (2015 I read 23 books) I use Goodreads to track what books I have read and what books I want to read! Check it out!

• Travel to new places
• If all goes according to plan, we will be going on our honeymoon in October 2016! 

• Cook more!
• Practice makes perfect and I need a lot of practice (I signed us up for Blue Apron thanks to a discount I received from Katie at www.KatieDidWhat.com <--- check out her blog!)

• Practice positivity
•  Staying positive is the best way to live a happy life. Who wouldn't want that?!

What are your Resolutions? Writing them down helps you accomplish them!

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Still Looking???

Still looking for the perfect gift?
Below are some of my favorite things for organization! I've also included some things that are on my Christmas list!


Ryan and I received this book as a wedding gift and I really enjoyed reading it. It really enforces keeping only the things you need and use.



In my on-going quest for home organization I've added this book to my list!



Not the most glamorous gift, but it keeps all those extra plastic shopping bags in one place! I love ours!



Another easy fix for a messy closet... This shoe rack brought order to at least part of our closet.




Another not so glamorous item, but let me tell you- the best thing for your cabinets. Hands down!



I usually throw my scarves in a pile on a self in our closet. This little guy would totally fix my bad habit!


Want more info on these items?? Just click them!


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