One of my goals for 2011 was to make my cropping space, my studio as it shall be known, is to make it a place I actually WANT to go to. My dilemma is that I work in my studio space - don't you love the sound of that word, "Studio?" Sounds inviting. Sounds like a creative space. Sounds like an oasis. Anyway, I tackled the surrounding area, which is "Kid Space," toys, Legos, Wii, train set after train set, etc. The Kids' Space is in better shape after dealing with it over a couple of days last week. The problem is now it makes my space really look bad.
As I stand in the middle of my combined Apron Strings mess of paperwork, invoices, sales receipts and products, plus my scrapbook stash of kits, loose papers, scraps, photo stacks (scrapped or not is the question), and stray embellishments it's overwhelming. Where do I start? How do I begin to dig in when I don't know where I'm going to start and I know it's gonna look worse before it gets better?
Well, follow me and we'll figure it out together. If your space looks like this, or maybe worse, though it's hard to imagine. . .
I (we if you're willing to share your shame) will be sorting, purging and organizing to make my studio look like the picture in my head.
There will be encouragement and "encouragement" along the way. Start by taking and sharing your photos - I warn you, what your lens sees is far scarier than what your eye sees. Whether you work at your kitchen table and photograph the totes, cupboards or drawers you store you stuff or you have dedicated space, sorting, purging and organizing is a good thing. Really.
4 comments:
Your space looks very organized compared to mine! I started the same way you did, organizing the kids' toys that live in the family room (where I scrap). Then I did a purge in December and I'm now waiting for my husband to refinish the "new" desk we found by the neighbor's trash - my plan is to organize my nook as soon as the desk is done!
Funny you should post this. I just did a big clean and purge, then took some pictures. You can see my space here on my blog: http://inreallifefaith.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-space.html
Best wishes! Don't forget to use vertical space....it's a lifesaver for those items you don't use often. And I just don't like to SEE things all the time, so you'll notice I have used fabric to be able to 'shut' closets and under cabinet storage.
Fabulous timing! I have finished the purging and cleaning. Now I am struggling with the appropriate containing. Looking for the right containers to manage all the stuff!!! Thanks for the post.
This is perfect timing! I called Girls Inc. in mid January and let them know I would be donating some scrapbooking items soon. That was the first step for me to be accountable and make myself release some things that I really don't need anymore. I have a small bag of stuff ready from my last purge and now I really need to dig in and get these things to the girls within the next couple of weeks! Now let's see if I'm brave enought to actually post a photo-lol! Thanks for the inspiration!
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