Decorative Bedroom Shelves Add Function and Fashion
August 5, 2013
What is the best way to get a messy bedroom organized? The bedroom is one place that many people value fashion over function. The worst case bedroom-scenario involves mountains of clothing so high that you cannot find your shoes. However, the second-worst case scenario is a sterile yet organized bedroom that could double as a hospital room. The best way to give your room a dash of décor while providing an additional touch of storage is to add decorative bedroom shelves.
Decorative bedroom shelves come in all shapes and sizes- and are able to hold and organize a variety of items. Not only that, I have seen gorgeous bedroom shelves made from oak, steel, bamboo and even heavy-duty plastic! Basically what I am saying is that there are no fashion-oriented excuses for a lack of bedroom shelving. There is a match for every style and situation.
I don’t have a lot of space in my bedroom. Therefore, my shelving needs skew towards the compact and space-efficient side of things. One of the toughest organizational tasks is finding a place to store my laundry after it has been cleaned. Half the time I do my laundry and fold up the clothes, I end up with a storage space shortage. That means I leave my freshly washed and folded clothing out on a cabinet or on top of the dresser. My clothing ends up getting dusty, dirty or full of cat hair (my cat loves to sleep on my clothes).
Decorative bedroom shelves free up some space in the bedroom.
Instead of wasting my own time and my valuable supply of quarters, I decided to add some decorative bedroom shelves. The 3 Drawer Metal and Wicker Chest offered the perfect storage solution for the bedroom. With just a single piece of furniture I was able to increase the clothing storage space in my bedroom. Now, I don’t have to worry about hairy or dusty slacks when I am running late for work!
Portable Shoe Storage For Summer Travel
July 26, 2013
One of my favorite things about the summertime is all the traveling I am able to do. I love exploring new cities, new states, and new countries while the weather is warm and pleasant. However this does bring up one dilemma. What are the best portable shoe storage options and how do I keep my shoes looking great when I am on the go?
Luckily, there are some great options available for efficient portable shoe storage that keeps your shoes protected from the bumps and bruises that go along with travel. It really does not take much effort to keep your shoes looking great, there are just a few things you can do to safely transport those shoes.
Various portable shoe storage options to make travel easier
The best portable shoe storage option I have ever come across is the Travel Shoe Bag. This shoe bag comes in a set of three, allowing you to transport three pairs of shoes in your luggage. Each bag is capable of carrying a pair of shoes. These bags are perfect for flying because they are nearly weightless and won’t cost you at the luggage counter. Additionally, they are a great accessory because they are so easy to store when not in use.
Once you have arrived at your destination, use a luggage rack to keep your shoes off of the ground. Even the slightest brushes against carpet or hardwood can scuff up your shoes, so keep them on the smooth wood planks of the Reese Luggage Rack.
Every summer I go to at least a couple of weddings, and usually these events require formal shoes. Before I used dedicated shoe travel storage, I would go through about a pair of shoes a year, as the leather would get ruined in-transit. However using these two items, I have been able to keep the same pair of shoes in great condition for two years and counting!
If you value your shoes and it is important for you to look your best, use these shoe travel storage tips to keep your shoes looking amazing!
New Brands Carried by Organize-It: Cuisinart
July 25, 2013
Cuisinart is another new brand the Content Team has added to OrganizeIt.com’s stock of over 10,000 items. Here is a sampling of the Cuisinart items carried by Organize-It:
Start your morning right with a cup of coffee made in this 12 Cup Cuisinart Coffee Maker. You can program this coffee pot to start brewing your coffee at a certain time each morning so you can have your coffee waiting for you when you roll out of bed. You can program it up to 24 hours in advanced and with an auto-shut off you don’t have to worry about your pot burning if you forget to turn it off on your way out the door. If you can’t wait until the pot is full to get your morning fix, the brew pause feature allows you to pause the brewing process so you can pour yourself a cup, without the pot dripping, and then have the coffee maker continue the cycle. An easy-to-read LCD clock is on the front.
Make ice cream and other frozen desserts right at home using the Ice Cream Maker by Cuisinart. Easy to use – you can make your own sorbets, frozen yogurts, and ice cream in less than 20 minutes without a lot of fuss or mess. The double-insulated freezer bowl holds up to 1 1/2 quarts. The bowl is BPA-free and dishwasher safe, for easy clean-up. To use, just throw in the ingredients and turn it on. Everything is mixed automatically with a patent-pending paddle that mixes while simultaneous aerating and freezing the ingredients. A transparent lid enables you to observe the ice cream making process. One of the benefits of making your own ice cream is that you can add your own ingredients to make desserts tailored to your own likes, whether they are healthy or delightfully decadent.
When you have a large household with busy schedules, and you find yourselves standing in line for the toaster and chomping at the bit, it’s time to invest in a 4 slice Cuisinart Toaster. The toaster is made of attractive stainless steel so you’ll be happy to let it display on your counter for convenience. Four self-adjusting slots accommodate a variety of thicknesses – from toast to bagels – and have dual temperature controls, which allow you to toast light and dark simultaneously – or toast bagels while you make waffles. Additional controls let you select bagel, defrost, reheat or cancel with the touch of a button (these are also dual controls).
Start your day the right way with the Cuisinart Coffeemaker. Fully programmable with a 12 cup capacity, this premier coffeemaker boasts a slew of fabulous features. The adjustable heater plate keeps your coffee at the temperature you like best – and the brew/pause feature stops spills when pouring coffee mid-cycle. The easy-to-use dials let you program brewing up to 24 hours ahead, select cup settings, and choose auto-shutoff. The coffeemaker also includes a charcoal water filter, a gold-tone coffee filter, and a green indicator light that alerts you when you should decalcify your machine. When it’s time to clean, a simple auto-clean button does the job for you.
Cuisinart’s Griddler is a 5-in-1 cooking center that functions as a contact grill, panini press, full griddle, and half grill/half griddle. A worthy recipient of many rave reviews, the Griddler combines the best features of other appliances and rolls them all into one fabulous kitchen tool. Countertop grills, while convenient, often have one sticky drawback: cleaning the plates. Cuisinart plates are removable and dishwasher safe, making the grill instantly more appealing. Another poor selling point on many grills is the lack of temperature control. This device has dual temperature controls for the griddle and grill/panini press, giving you the control of a full size stove.