Organize the Whole Shebang

aaaargh!

I'm feelin' it. The angst of clutter. Today my house is a too messy. I've crossed the line from 'tolerate' to 'angst'. Here's what I'm going to do about it...

I'm implementing my 5 minute pick up-clean up policy. This is where I rally the troops (my fam of 4), give specific pick up-clean up orders, set the oven timer for 5 minutes and go!

Problem is... 2 of the 4 are gone. And my daughter just started an episode of something-or-another. I think I need to bite the bullet and take 5 minutes to create some fabulousness in my abode., by myself.

I've done this before... and will need to do it again... clutter is what happens when you are busy living. I'm down with that.

Check out my other "5 minutes to fabulous" posts... pictures included!

See I'm not so Perfect!

5 Minutes to Fabulous... I Promise

5 Minutes to Fabulous... in the Kitchen

The Clothes Closet

I've been working on revamping The Shebang... "The Smart Woman's Guide to Doing it All". Here's a sneek peek at one of the projects you'll be able to download and add to your Shebang Binder! Be sure to sign up for my newsletter or blog feed so that you're in-the-loop when she's ready~

THE CLOTHES CLOSET

It happened yet again. You’re late. You were supposed to be out the door 5 minutes ago but spent way too much time trying to figure out what to wear. Don’t panic. We're going to whip your closet + your wardrobe into shape... Together we can do this sister. And yes, I will be honest and tell you when “your butt looks too big in those jeans”.  

You'll need to:

• Print out the Project Doc Download 6.1THE CLOTHES CLOSET- SELF
• Download the closet organizing signs Download Organizing_signs_clothes

If you don't have time to tackle the full project, try this...

I won't make you empty your entire closet on to the bed. WAY to overwhelming. Way, way, waaay to overwhelming. I’m going to take an unconventional approach.

Let’s play a little game.

1. Go find 5 shirts you don’t like.
2. Go find 3 pairs of pants you know you will never wear again.
3. Choose 2 sweaters that make you feel frumpy.
4. Head back in there and find 4 dresses or skirts that don’t cut the mustard or accommodate your butt girth.
5. Last call. Find all suits and/or jackets that are stuck in a different era. Don’t hesitate. Just do it.
6. PUT the DONATION items in the trunk
7. Voila!

  

 Hope you found this useful...

Cheers! Krista

 

 



Organizing outside of the Box- as seen on AMNW

 

Today for my lifestyle segment on Portland's morning show AM Northwest, I shared some of my favorite 'outside-of-the-box' organizing solutions. I love perusing the antique store for clever ways to make function... fabulous! 

I'm also a big fan of using kitchen items in unique ways... take a peek! click here to view the segment

Back in the Saddle...

I'm slowly gettin' back on the horse. The 'horse' that didn't buck me off, but breast cancer did. It's been a year since I found my lump and heard the words "it's not the news you wanted". That whole ride is chronicled over on my personal blog click here to read about it.

I'm feelin' good... not quite 1hundy percent but I that's good enough for me :)

On Monday I'll be back at my monthly lifestyle segment on Portland's AM Northwest morning show! If you are local tune into KATU2 at 9am to catch my segment live. If you aren't local, I'll post the link on my blog so you can take a peek. Monday's topic is "Organizing outside of the Box"... get ready for some clever uses of my vintage finds and Target bargains.

I'm also working on revamping the VIP Shebang program... get ready for a simplified version of "the smart woman's guide to doing it all". Because we can do it all chicarita... just not in one day, one week or one month. Smart girls have a plan!

It's been fun helping a couple of my creative girlfriends get their groove back in their studios and office spaces. I'm slowly working back into consulting + 'hands-on' organzing services. If you need me... drop me an email.

My groove is still a little wonky but my sass is back, the creative juices are flowing, and I'm a survivor!