Days 21-25

 I know this has taken over my blog so if you're not interested in all this organizing nonsense--don't worry, October 31st is very near :)

Project 21: The Library Basket

Very simple yet it really helps!I think I gave Danny an anxiety attack when I told him we checked out 20 books from the library...but we managed to keep track of ALL of them so this seems to be a good system :) We've used it for 2 rounds of checking books out and both times it has come through for us.  Woo hoo!!

Project 22: Stamp Time

Thanks to the Stamping obsession (and I use that word with love) my Mom has, it has kind of spilled over on to me.  I have been needing to organize all this stuff for a very long time.  I don't have a before picture but here are the afters.

Project 23:

Update on the nightstand.  I know this still isn't a nightstand...but it's an improvement.  I swapped the table with this drawer unit that was in the office.  The drawers were EMPTY.  Nice way to waste space! So, even though it still isn't a "real" beside table...it works and it's much easier on the eyes.  I ditched the huge lamp and got this for $8 at IKEA. I love that place...

Project 24

Organize them papes! This is the color scheme I'm doing on "my" side of the room in the office so naturally, I had to festivize these organizers.  Yes, they were like $1/each and I glued them together so they wouldn't tip over and look awkward.

Project 25: Shoes

There really isn't much to say about this but the fact that I apologize for you all having to see this.  It's the reality of the shoe situation here though and this blog is all about keepin' it real.

I packed away flip flops and summer shoes that we aren't wearing frequently.

Want to know a secret? This "accessory" shelf was cheaper than a shoe rack.  Sssssssssssuckas! 

I have SO many more things to blog about but I have to get up at 5:00 AM tomorrow so I need to get to bed! I've got my list of projects slated for the rest of the month and I have to say that this experience has been one of the best goals I have ever set for myself.  I may not have blogged every day but I got SO MUCH DONE and I feel so much more in control of my surroundings.  I have to admit though--organization has pretty much consumed my thoughts lately...I wonder if it will wear off...