The Mighty Morphing Power Planner
December 17, 2008
(My title dates my kids, huh? lol!) For anyone who follows this blog, you know my love of sticky notes. Well, lately my system of sticky notes at work has morphed into something interesting.
I keep a my big work planner (a big black binder) open on my desk at all times. I have several sections for the different aspects of my job – projects, blogging, site banners, As-Seen-In items, information, etc. Continue Reading
Space Treat: A Bag a Day Keeps the Clutter Away.
December 17, 2008
Well, we’re deep into the holiday season now. I’ve been to quite a few parties and have more to come. Every time I arrive somewhere, I’ve always got gift in hand and so does everyone else. You know what that means, more stuff… and where is it all going? So even if you’re not hosting a party, you’re probably bringing some kind of gift through your front door this time of year. Continue Reading
Wall Decoration Shelves. Squared.
December 15, 2008
Sometimes you need shelves for organization, and sometimes you just need to show off terrific items like flowers and picture frames. When it comes time to forgo roomy shelf space for a design that demands attention and acts a de facto display case, albeit one that hangs on the wall without a glass door, the perfect choice is this delightful Collection Box from Organize-It.

Sold in a handy set of 3 in varying sizes, these boxes are shelves, and visa versa. But here’s a hint (shh, don’t tell) – they actually CAN be used for storage and organization! I know! Many times I find it frustrating that decor and “style” have to intrude on good old-fashioned functionality. If I had my way, modern and tradition design would eschew the need for “glitter” as I call it: little flourishes that many find make a home or office “cozy”. I prefer pure the cold mathematics of shelf organization; optimizing anti-clutter expenditure and maximizing the available raw space of a shelf. But this is my opinion only. There is certainly room for both schools of thought, and the collection box is nothing if not versatile.
Not only do the boxes come in 3 sizes, but they also feature a gamut of color choices. Pick from natural, white, dark cherry, black, chocolate, honey, and mahogany if you, like many others, enjoy harmonizing your home or office’s look and color scheme.
I know my hard-edged opinions on shelf organization would classify me as “straight-laced”, “cold”, or even “square” — but these collection boxes prove that squares can be cool, too.