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December 20, 2008
Please HELLLLLLPPPP
Please help me. My bed/workroom is a disaster. Mostly everything is still in boxes (under the big table on the left), fabrics and unattended crafty things lie on this table. My editing workspace is a small 2.5x2.5 rickety table I bought at a thrift shop. Reason says to move my computer system into the big table, but then all the crap on that table would have to go somewhere. I can't store things in the basement because... well... that thing is unfinished, as in foundation is exposed. I am CERTAIN flesh-burning spiders live down there. A funny over-hyper dogs resides in the house, so storing things anywhere downstairs is out of the question, as well.
I get frustrated. Anything that, in a hurry, I leave in a convenient place will only make matters worse, as everything is still so messy. I am contemplating renting a very small office next year where I can edit my photo work AWAY from my BEDROOM. It just drives me insane. I can't afford to buy brand new shelving or things like that, so I'm down to thrift shops and free stuff on craigslist.
Someone help me organize this. Give me ideas, please. It's really really really really frustrating.
Thank you, you are awesome!!
Posted by starmagn at December 20, 2008 01:06 PM
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get a metal frame for your bed. you can probably find one on CL for free or get one for about $15. then, get some under the bed storage boxes (at bed bath and beyond or the like). put all of your fabric, etc in there, and pull it out only when you want to use it.
my other suggestion is large clear tubs that you can store under the table. clear is key- that way you can see what's in there before you dig through them. all of this type of stuff goes on sale right after xmas (since people need to store their stuff), or use a 40 percent off coupon at Joann's.
good luck!
Posted by: linda p at December 20, 2008 04:01 PM
Hİ! I have loved your blog! İt's very colorful and joyful...Your room is very untidy but you don't worry...You can make beautiful this room :)I think so...And...Happy new year...
Posted by: Hande at December 22, 2008 09:43 AM
also, the dollar store has all kinds of baskets and bins for, you guessed it, a dollar!
Posted by: debbie at December 28, 2008 12:47 AM
Is your luggage empty? I store my fabrics in my luggage. My first thought was to buy a bed that had storage underneath but then I noticed you said you don't want to spend anything. The giant bottle of Jergens makes me giggle for some reason, it looks bigger than your whole computer. I would recycle some of the empty boxes. Maybe sell some of your fabric stash (gasp) on Etsy and purchase a cheap shelf from Ikea for your binders, papers and photos? I organized 2 of my neglected closets yesterday and I feel so good now.
Posted by: marilyn at December 28, 2008 03:00 PM
Shelving keeps everything accessible, but neatly put away - I have learned a lot from Montessori classrooms. I also keep fabric inside luggage.
Posted by: beinred at December 30, 2008 11:01 AM