Mrs. Organized

I’m Moving. Come With Me?

Mrs. Organized — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:57:26 +0000

We’ve been on WordPress for awhile now and the relationship has been great. I’ve loved years we’ve spent together and appreciate all that they’ve done. But the time has come to move on.

I’m happy to announce the Mrs. Organized Blog is moving to tumblr. You will notice I had a little work done (no…not that kind of work!), but you know, in a good way. I feel like a new woman and I’m pretty excited to keep sharing my passion, love and inspiration for all things beautiful.

So – come join me here. In 2012, the Mrs. O blog is dedicated to bringing you simple solutions, organizing tips, new products, creative ideas, more time for yourself and inspiration to live happily ever organized.

Hope you will join me.

Cheers!
Mrs. O

Organize Those Earrings

Mrs. Organized — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:34:16 +0000

Love earrings? Me too. If you caught the article in last month’s issue of InStyle Magazine, you’ll know just what’s hot. Make a statement with minimal jewelry and have some fun kicking up any look. Earrings made of Sticks and Stones are super fun and easy to pull off. Whether you shopping at Barney’s or H&M, you will be able to find them at any price point. Wearing black? Add a touch of color with your earrings and bracelets and you are ready to go.

Now that you have the skinny on an inexpensive way to jazz things up, start out the New Year organizing all those things you love, including those fab earrings.

One of my fave’s is our Folding Earring Screen. It holds up to 128 pairs of earrings and will save you time by keeping those ‘pairs’ together. Oh…and it’s a steal at $12.99.

If you’re a little more discreet about storing your earrings, check out our 80-Pocket Jewelry Organizer. This nifty little item and best-seller will hang in your closet as quietly as a blouse.

Don’t forget our Get Organized in 2012 Facebook Party with Peter Walsh is tonight from 6-8pm PST. Register to win over $500 in prizes.

Happy Organizing!
Deborah (a.k.a.) Mrs. O

Get Organized Month

Mrs. Organized — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:07:06 +0000

Hello 2012 and Happy New Year to all! It’s a New Year and time for a refreshing new start. January is Get Organized Month and we’re going to be bringing you tips that we hope will inspire you, help make life better and way more fun. We are committed to getting your organized…one project at a time.

To get you started, here’s an easy and low-budget project that will give you almost instant satisfaction and results. Who doesn’t love to feel good when you complete a task? See…happier already.

Tackle the Junk Drawer
The junk drawer is probably one of the biggest problem areas in most homes. To organize your junk drawer, sort the contents into two groups; a.) what you will keep and b.) what you will toss. Re-create this space to become a place where you keep things handy. Junk drawer organizers or modular bins do the job almost for you and you’ll have a smile on your face in no time.

Junk drawer organizers are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Our two-tier Everything Drawer Organizer is a staff pick for 2012 and it’s no wonder. With 22-compartments it can hold a lot of stuff and keep it NEAT.

So come on….get started and get happy. If you are feeling really creative, send me a picture. Your organized space might be featured on Organize.com.

Happy Organizing!
Mrs. O

‘Tis the Season for Giving in the Starbucks Line

Mrs. Organized — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:39:07 +0000

I had an amazing day yesterday. It started out as I made my usual Starbucks drive-thru stop, as I do most mornings on the way to my office. At the same time, I’m on my morning phone call with Allie, so not really paying attention to what’s going on around me until it was my turn to drive-up to the window. Like every other day, I hand my money to one of the smiling faces I have come to know. So far…what’s the big deal and why am I writing about this on my blog – right? Well, my friendly Barista couldn’t wait to tell me that the car in front of me had paid for my order. WHAAAAT? I know…crazy, but so surprised and gave me that good feeling inside. I think I smiled for most of the day yesterday knowing that the spirit of giving is still in the air.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t keep the spirit going, as I was the last car in line, however I launched another ‘stream of giving’ in the Starbucks drive-thru this morning. The only thing I missed was getting a glimpse of the person behind me to see what the reaction was when she was told someone in front of her had paid for her order, but I couldn’t see her from my angle. I’ll bet she was pretty happy, though.

Can you imagine that the longest ‘giving’ record at this store was 40 cars?

I love the gift of giving and I’m going to remember this story forever.

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all!
Mrs. O

Are You Wrapped?

Mrs. Organized — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:50:53 +0000

We’re coming down the stretch with only 6 days until Christmas. If wrapping presents is still on your list, get organized and follow these easy steps to make this year’s wrapping a jiff.

- Organize your gifts by recipient. This also helps to get an overview of things and maybe where you might need another stocking stuffer or two.
– Create a gift wrap station. Whether this be in the guest room, craft room or on the floor in front of the fireplace in your family room, designate a space to keep your wrapping gear.
- Next, organize your gift wrap, ribbon, gift tags, scissors, tape and pen or marker so that everything is at your fingertips. This year, I’m using our wire ball bin to store wrapping paper rolls.
- If you haven’t been able to wrap as you go, don’t stress. Try recruiting your husband or children for a evening of gift wrapping while watching a favorite holiday movie.

Creating Keepsakes Blog had a few of my favorite craft organizing ideas this year.
- Our multi-tiered pants hanger is perfect for holding ribbon spools.

- Turn and 80-pocket jewelry organizer to a craft organizer. Store everything from buttons (by color, of course) and rhinestones to floral embellishments in one place. Crafting is definitely more fun when you are organized.

Ready, set, wrap!

Happy Organizing!
Mrs. O

Peter Walsh Takes On Extreme Clutter

Mrs. Organized — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:18:37 +0000

EXTREME CLUTTER airs tonight! Tune in tonight, Monday, December 12th at 9:00pm on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network for the first episode of Season 2 of Peter’s Show. See how one family had 6,500 sq ft of stuff in just two rooms of their home! Don’t miss it!! Check local times and listings.

We’re super excited for the season kick off. It was great fun for Organize.com to work with Peter on the products and see how he worked his magic with them.

I know you will be inspired to get organized, no matter how big or small your project might be.

Happy Organizing!
Mrs. O

Peter Walsh iPhone App

Mrs. Organized — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:00:51 +0000

Greetings everyone and thanks for the notes on Peter’s APP. There was a small snag with the app server yesterday. If you were having difficulty downloading the app, please try again.

Thanks for your interest and Happy Organizing!
Mrs. Organized

Happy Cyber Monday

Mrs. Organized — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:39:48 +0000

Rev up your shopping engines and get ready for Cyber Monday. You can shop all day long and get FREE SHIPPING on all orders $79 or more at Organize.com.

Check out all Organize.com Cyber Monday Steals & Deals:
- FREE SHIPPING on orders $79 or More
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- FREE SHIPPING on Stocking Stuffers
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- 20% OFF WAY BASICS Storage Cubes

Do you love BLOMUS products as much as we do? Save 20% off right now. You can fill a lot of stockings with FREE SHIPPING on our favorite Stocking Stuffers and if you are looking to organize the playroom before Santa arrives, check out all the creative solutions from Way Basics. These eco-friendly cubes and bins can be built to fit your needs.

With 20% off any item, now’s the time to store and save on our best China Storage, Jewelry Storage, Holiday Storage and Food Storage.

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Stay tuned and be sure to check the Organize.com Facebook page tomorrow. You never know what we’ll come up with next.

So what are you waiting for? Get shopping.

Happy Cyber Monday!
Mrs. O

Creative Holiday Packaging? Scarf in a Jar

Mrs. Organized — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:13:50 +0000

So, we were talking about creative packaging for the holidays with our editors. Organize.com Staffer, Crystal Lopez came up with an idea that we just loved. She bought each of her friends scarves that fit their personalities and “canned them” in one of our Quattro Stagioni Canning Jars from Italy. Her friends loved them as much as we did.

Add your favorite holiday ribbon, gift topper, twine or raffia and you’ve got yourself a gift with some extra thought. Very clever Crystal!

We’d love to hear your creative gift packaging ideas. Share them with us on our Organize.com Facebook page.

Happy Organizing!
Mrs. O

Are You Ready for the Twelve Days of Christmas?

Mrs. Organized — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:37:16 +0000

I’ve seen so many adorable ideas for filling or making Advent Calendars this year on Pinterest. If you are crafty enough to make your own calendar, felt is a great material to work with and can be found at just about any craft store by the yard. Hurry…because the red will be a quick sell out, but don’t pass up the gray flannel.

If you aren’t the the craftiest mom on the block or just don’t have the time, we’ve found what we think is a great alternative to a homemade calendar. Our Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar is a simple classic design and made by Reisenthel, so you know it’s sure to be nice.

Looking for an alternative to candy for your family’s Twelve Days of Christmas countdown this year? Try crafting some gift tags with something fun written all over them to share with Mom, Dad or as a family that is special and will also create great memories. Decorate cookies, unwrap a new book to read, go sledding with Dad are just some of the fun ideas we’ve come across. These thoughtful little gift tags will give you some extra time with every child (or adult!) in your house and something for everyone to remember.

Whether your countdown calendar is made from scratch or store bought (our lips are sealed), make your kids feel extra special and give them something that money just can’t buy.

Happy Organizing!
Mrs. O