I LOATHE when the phone rings and
I can't find a phone....
How do 4 cordless phones NOT find
their way back to their bases?
So today... while looking at the
pretty things in Pottery Barn,
I bought this.
PROBLEM SOLVED :)
What's an issue that you have that can simply be solved
by the purchase of a new item...
no sorting, no purging, no donations...
just a straight up purchase?
#don'tgoallcrazyonmenow
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Last week I introduced the
Time to Check in...
I declared I would mend some pillows... the holes were pretty obvious #yathink?
Do you like my 1970's pin cushion? #tustinmemorialelementaryschoolannualboutiquecirca70's
It took me 14 minutes to mend 3 pillows that's from start to finish. It's taken me longer to take the photos, upload, edit, blog + post about them ;)
and...
I said I would sell some items leftover from my daughter's room redo.
As I type the cute lil' side table/cupboard is setting out front with a sign on it. I also listed it at Rumgr which is a fun lil' app.
But oh no, I didn't stop there...
Bam, I knocked out my hubby's t-shirt drawer. It was simple, I added expandable drawer dividers like these from Storables. #it'sthelil'things
and nope, I didn't even stop there...
Now his socks are sorted... #yes,whatanicewife #yesthisisadifferentdrawerdividerbutdoesthesamething
There's even more...
I went into the garage #ohyesidid
However, I'm going to save that for another post #tease
So Chicas... what have knocked out?!
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Ok Chica Chicas... It's time for a fun
new [possibly monthly] challenge!
Because quite frankly sometimes you just need a lil' kick in the spanx...
Introducing the...
You can accomplish quite a lot in 5 Minutes... Trust me... but if you don't or just need some proof take a peeky at these 5 Minute Projects
Tulips... they deserve a stiff cocktail5minutestofabulous Tame a Pile5minutestofabulous Your Handbag, Junk Drawer, Closet, Mud Room, Landing Zone5minutestofabulous Organize Your Accessories5minutestofabulous All Those Socks5minutestofabulous In the Kitchen5minutestofabulous Some pics of my own messy house5minutestofabulous and this one because truly I can be a mess5minutestofabulous
or how about these pics on my 5 Minutes to Fabulous Pinterest Board
Let's declare "Now is the New Later", set your timers,
and let's knock out some 5 Minute Projects!
Who's with me?!
1. Declare your 5 Minute Project [3 ways- pick one or do all three]
[1.Pin the 5 Minutes to Fabulous badge above to your Pinterest Board 2. leave a comment here on this blog post 3. comment on my FB page]
2. Set your Timer for 5'
3. Knock it out!
4. Optional: Post before + after pictures on my FB page facebook.com/kristacolvin.lifestyle [because it's fun to see before + after pics!] If you blog or Pin about your projects let me know... I'd love to link to you!
I'm here for you... knocking out my own lil' projects, because we all know it's more fun to knock out a project or two with a girlfriend by your side and that you're more likely to accomplish something if you write it down...
I'm going to:
1. Fix my Pillows... they all seem to have large holes where I tore off the tags.
2. Sell the leftover items from my daughter's room redo
What's on your list?
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Four years ago while working with a client, Lara Blair, [now one of my very favorite chicaritas] she came across a pile of items from a photography conference she had attended. She said that she "bundled them all together so that she could look at it later".
I smiled and replied.... "Now IS that later."
Within minutes Lara had determined what was still useful + what could go.
The thought of a project is often more overwhelming than the actual time it takes to knock it out. #knowthatfeeling?
We need to step back and declare
NOW is the New Later!
What you are finally DONE putting off?
LEAVE A COMMENT letting me know what your NOW is...
Then Pin this and declare you won't let all
that 'later' nonsense bog down your now!
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I've been helping a client move, really move into her new home. While I was there a neighbor popped in to welcome her family to the neighborhood. #mayberryesqueiloveit #lifeasitshouldbe
She brought a bouquet of spring tulips.... not those pictured below, those are my dead tulips and they wouldn't make a very good impression now would they.
That's what was left of them after a little snip here, and little snip there...
I gave them a smaller home + some fresh agua ...
They're perfect~
Then I remembered what the welcoming neighbor had said as she delivered the bouquet...
Yes... a lil' vodka shot for my tulips keeps them perky!
I thought mine deserved the good stuff...
#didyouknowthatalready?
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Piles... most of us have them... it's easy to turn them into what I call an "Organized" Pile. Take a peek at today's AM Northwest segment. If you're looking for some of the items I showed in the segment... check out yesterday's post "Hi, I'm Krista and I'm a Piler".
Got a question? Leave me a comment!
Cheers! Krista
ps.... can you believe how much hair i have now?! #wootwoot #needatrimfeelsallcrazylong
This is just a couple of weeks ago on AMNW: Organize the Whole Shebang!
Aaand this is last October: Five minutes to Fabulous!
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Yes, It's true... I'm a piler. I like piles on my desk while I'm working, I want my stuff close at hand. If it's visible I know it's there, I know it needs to be taken care of. Who's with me on this? I'll spare you the pile pics... it aint pretty.
Oh... those cute products in the above slideshow- those keep me sane + my piling under control. Here, let me explain how I cope with my organizing disability...
For Mail, Magazines, Catalogs, Schoolwork
I prefer a shallow wire in-basket. This way my papers are still visible but the pile can't get so big that it's out of control. Like this one.
Some of you may like the solid box option...
I prefer it for papers that don't need to be at my fingertips, more of a 'storage' piece for financial documents. Storables has several color options.
My To-Do Pile... Try using a clipboard to contain these items. You can easily grab it + take it with you from room to room or toss in your tote bag. I'm into shiny aluminum.
Piles aren't just for paper...
The Catch Alls
I'm sure I'm not alone when it comes to blankets being ALL over the couches + floor or the abundance of miscellaneous stuff that is strewn about the family room floor. Nerf Darts strike a cord with anyone? How about socks? Not that I would know about this sort of clutter....
These kind of bins work well + look nice enough to have in every room.
Don't over look...
The Landing Zone
This is the spot where you come in-and-out of your house. It's where the keys, handbag, sunglasses, and stuff land.
If you are in the Portland area...
I'll be sharing my Organized Piling Tips + Tricks with you on AM Northwest. You can watch it live Monday, the 6th at 9am on KATU2 but if you miss it... I'll be sure to post it.
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I'm a HUGE believer that we can do almost ANYTHING for 5 minutes...
On AMNW today I shared 5 different spaces in your life that you can tackle in 5 minutes. I promise you'll feel more in control and it will take the 'edge' off [almost like a good glass of wine]!
Check out my new timer.. it's quite coolio. Ironically as I was prepping for my segment I couldn't find my timer. I'm not saying I lost it... I'm merely going to go with the story that my kids jacked it so that I couldn't make them do any more '5 minute pick up/clean up' sessions! #maybemaybenot
1) Your Handbag... take 5 to clear out the receipts, trash, and randomness that settles at the bottom of your handbag. You can easily find 5 minutes while you're waiting at the gas pump or stuck in traffic. *note my cute Bagmate available in Camas at The Uncommon Gift.
2) Your Clothes Closet... I dare you to set the timer for 5 minutes and see how many items you can say adios to. *extra points if you have your spouse + kidlets do the same
3) The Mudroom... oh just do it. It's only 5 minutes and you'll feel SO much better. I'm sure the summer items are ready for storage and you can bust out the scarves + mittens for the cold months ahead. *consider adding a "Donation" and "Return Items" bin to this area. It's nice to give those kind of bins their own home.
4) The Drop Spot.... aka My Laundry Room. Grab a couple of bins- 1 for each family member. Place their 'stuff' in their bin and 'force, bribe, dangle a carrot' in front of them to put their belongings away.
5) The Junk Drawer... c'mon do it. It's only junk. Wipe down the drawer while you have it empty.
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I thought I'd try my hand again at creating a video... I'm no pro, but that doesn't stop me!
It's been a loooooong Spring in the Pacific Northwest... I'm ready for the sun to come out- SO ready. In hopes of Summer actually arriving I took 5 minutes to change out my accessories. Because I always say the key to being organized is staying organized.
TIP: Place unwanted items in your Donate bin! Why store something that you don't really like...
I promise this project won't take long at all...
Let me know when you've conquered changing out your accessories!
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5 things you can do in 5 minutes [give or take ;) ] to get your Summer organized! Take a peek at my AM Northwest segment... Check out the photos + tips aaaaand at the bottom of the post I included some BONUS Summer Tips!
Cheers to a fabulous Summer!
"Get Organized for Summer" AM Northwest
The Summer Tote
Have tote in the trunk ready to go! Make one for you and another one for the kids!
Be Prepared
Gather up items related to Summer + keep them in a handy location.
Get Tech Ready
Get your camera + video camera primed for Summer memories.
Summer Clothes
It's always a struggle to get the kids to try on their clothes, place a donation bag in their closet so they can toss the small clothes in the bag and not on the floor!
Create a Summer Toy Box
Tame the Summer chaos with a seasonal bin, store it in the garage or on the back deck.
MORE ON SUMMER...
Road Tripping With Kids
Function or Fabulous [shoes]
SuJust in case the video at the top of the post doesn't work... here's the back up... click on the screen to head over to the AMNW site...mmer Time [keep it simple]
Just in case the video at the top of the post doesn't work...
here's the back up... click on the screen to head over to the AMNW site...
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