Organize the Whole Shebang

a year ago... on Organize in Style!

Oh  my... how time flies when you get behind! I'm 3 weeks behind on my "year ago" posts... so here's the fabulous month of May for you.... as in 2008 round up of fabulous lil' things I wrote and want to share with you again~

On The Radio... oh oh on The Radio!
Introducing The O Myth read more

Postal Procrastination
Why oh why do I put off such a simple task? click here

 

Stop and Smell the Roses
I am constantly reminding myself to STOP and smell the roses... not in the literal sense as I really DO stop and smell the roses, the lilacs, the jasmine, but look at this photo click here

My Mother's Day
Just wanted to share these beautiful photos from Mother's Day last weekend!  click here

 

My 2 Style Secrets + Challenges
My 2 style secrets are.... click here

Spring Organizing...The Series
part 1 The Guidelines!
part 2 The Shoulda Coulda Wouldas
part 3 Where to Start
part 4 The Linen Closet
part 5 Clothing

This Month on AM Northwest
So just how do you stretch your dollar at the grocery store? click here

She's a Go Go!
I'm thrilled to introduce you to the shebang! the smart woman's guide to doing it all! click here

 

lazy. lazy. lazy or mindful?

I don't think I've ever gone this long between blog posts... I deserve a good ol' spankin! *ouch* ok, not so hard girlfriend.

What are my excuses you ask? Hmmmm, it boils down to plain ol' laziness. I mean, yes- I've been working on various projects, going to little league practice + games + make up games.

I've been working with clients... cuz thank goodness the telephone is starting to ring again [that lil' economy dry spell was a bummer] and I've taken on a few more balls to juggle... which I'll share with you soon!

But truth be told... I have 'mind blogged' which means it's in my lil' ol' noggin but didn't make it to keyboard. So "mindful" or lazy... either way, I love ya and will get my blog groove back on. I'm sure it's as simple as poppin' open a bottle of vino!

a year ago... on Organize in Style!

Cheers from a beautiful spring day in the Pacific Northwest... It's so nice to see a lil' ol' lilac blooming + blossoms on my apple tree. I hope these posts from last year bring you a smile or two in your neck of the woods ;)

Excused Absence?
This morning we had family photos taken.  I cringed as I called the school to let them know my children had "an appointment" & would be coming in late. keep on reading...

New Moms!
Earlier this week I was asked to speak at SW Medical Center at their New Mom's Tea. A roomful of moms + newborns took me back ever so quickly to those early days.  So this ones for you little mama! keep on reading...

A Little Wine on the Patio
Last night I had an unexpected surprise.  I ran into someone I hadn't seen in about 5 years and had recently said to my husband... keep on reading...

a year ago today... on Organize in Style

BONUS... you are getting 2 weeks for the price of one! I was too lazy last weekend with the sun shining + all [that's a perfectly good excuse if you live in the pacific northwest].

Take a moment to see what you missed this time last year... TRUST ME GIRLFRIEND... you won't want to miss my hobknobing w/ PETER WALSH post  *achoooooo, sorry my allergies are still acting up!

Create + Maintain a System for your Mail
Every household needs one! click here

Peter Walsh... Peeetah oh Peeetah
I am such a dork  I just got back from my NAPO conference (a gig for professional organizers) and I had my moment to meet Peter Walsh of Clean Sweep and now Oprah fame.  click here

Mother's Day Gifts She'll Adore
Mom's may say they don't want anything but a card... but now really, who are they kidding?  click here

The Little Labler that could...
I'm into labeling- go figure!  I'm often asked which label maker I use... she's not fancy, she's not hi tech... click here

100th Post!
So, I've know this day was coming and put off posting so that I could make a big "to do" out of it.  click here

Overwhelmed
We all feel overwhelmed now and then... or monthly, possible daily!  Here's what I do for myself and my clients when it's all just too much: Implement  the shebang's 2 minute Project Brain Drain.... get it off your mind and on to something else. click here

It's the little things...

Over at my lifestyle management plan- The Shebang... I send members a weekly "maintain the shebang" email. I spent this week tackling my own piddly widdly items and feel much more in control. Here's what I knocked out...

• set up new on line bill pay w/the checking account I prefer to use!
• scheduled Dr. appointments for: me: wart removal (i know gross and even grosser now that my fingers are bubbling up!) son: pediatric appt. me: mammogram
• dash + donate: sent off cluttercast items + did online www.donorsresource.org
• scheduled playdates for daughter
• had a lil' she-time! coffee with one girlfriend, lunch with another ;)

If you'd like to get a weekly kick in the spanx... I'll send you a gentle nudge. To sign up for the newsletter LOOK over to your right and add your name to the SIGN up for my newsletter- you'll be given the option of which newsletters you'd like to receive!

Learn more about The Shebang and how you can get it + keep it together... click here would love to have you be one of my VIPs!

Cheers!

A Year Ago today... on Organize in Style

Take a moment to see what you missed this time last year... it's my weekly roundup of 'same time last year' blog posts.

She's growing like a Dandelion! [organizing kid's clothes]
It's Spring Break, my husband + son are at opening day for the Seattle Mariners and we're having a girls day. click here

Moving is Brutal- 5 tips from an Organized Woman
I asked the fabulous Melissa of Melissa The Mouth blog fame to share some of her standout tips for those of you moving! click here

Organize Your Shoes- function meets fabulous!
This gals got a fetish!  Sommer Meyer took her fetish for footwear and turned it into a biz!  Take a look at her Before + After photos click here

A Year Ago on Organize in Style...

Take a moment to see what you missed this time last year... it's my weekly roundup of 'same time last year' blog posts.

oh Pottery Barn how we love you so....

Spring Break Project- storing kid's artwork
Yes, the kids are underfoot, they brought home a trimester's worth of school work + art work and now it's your job to manage it- AGAIN.  Yes, girlfriend this is another "it never ends" project. read more

Books Solutions
Take a look at how the books are stashed away.  Granted you can't read the titles, but once you turn the basket around voila... read more

Junk in the Trunk- function meets fab!
Have you been eye balling these?  ME TOO!  Oh where oh where can it fit... read more

For Him or You- function meets fabulous
I'm playing on the Pottery Barn website and came across this little gem on sale for $29.99.  Wouldn't this make a great Father's Day gift or a little special somethin' somethin' read more...

 

A Year Ago on Organize in Style...

A weekly roundup of last years blog posts! Why not reuse + recycle + remind you of the good stuff...that's how I roll!

Organizing Your Tax Docs
If you haven't started getting those tax docs together...I wanted to give you a little kick in the spanx!  Here are 3 resources to motivate, inspire, and get you going!

1. Click Here to view my tv segment on Organizing your Tax docs! Choose March 2007. To Read More...

Saying "No" to Junk Mail- quick + easy
UGH... are you over the top with junk mail? Read More...

Love my Sunset Magazine!
Anyone else LOVE their Sunset magazine subscription?!  For as long as I can remember my mom and I have both enjoyed this fabulous magazine. Read More...

A Year Ago on Organize in Style...

Sundays are the day I do a little round up of last year's posts... same week- different year! Cheers to Spring...

A Few of My Favorite Things
I'm feeling blue, feeling mopey.  My early Spring allergies have reared themselves into a cold.  I attempted... read more

Magical Children's Table and Chairs- Function meets Fabulous!
My little town of Camas, Washington has a fabulous library. In 2002 they... read more

Portland Mamas Inc. [now Mamapreneurs Inc.] 
I have kids, I have a business, I have a husband, I have a lot going on... as most of us do.  One of my secrets is... read more

A Year Ago on Organize in Style...

Sundays are the day I do a little round up of last year's posts... same week- different year! Cheers...

Spring Forward
On AMNW this month! Simple + fabulous tips to add a little spring to your style + your home!  Click HERE to watch the segment now.  Cheers to Spring!

 

 

Schedule those Doctor Appointments!
I am surrounded by sick people... and I'm not "nursey".  I mean nursey in the non-medical sense of the word and fully in the "oh can i get you something" and "cater to your every need" way...  CLICK HERE to read more