Getting Organized
This seems to be a constant issue for me. Staying organized. Oh, it's so hard for me! Especially in the summer months with kids at home, growing laundry piles, popsicle sticks and slip-n-slides into the mud.
My studio has been in a constant state of messiness for a while now... I've just been putting things off and making due. Piles of papers, bits, buttons, ribbons and half complete projects have been waiting to be dealt with...
One of the dreaded chores has been dealing with my several boxes and drawers FULL of trims and ribbons.
I finally dumped them all out into ONE HUGE PILE!
I thought I might never make a dent!!! :0)
But, I have... after 2 days of on and off, facing my pile... I could feel it staring me down as I walked past my studio door. I did my best to avoid eye contact with it.
So, I'm about 1/4 of the way thru my pile... it looks at me a little nicer now, not so terrifying after all.
This feels MUCH better! I can't wait to see them all together when I'm completely done!
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I hope you are all enjoying your summer! I have an unusually busy summer this year... not like I've ever had! In lots of ways that's a good thing, keeping the kids busy and me half way sane!
So, with that comes less time in blog-land, so forgive my infrequency! I am going to do my best to post at least once a week during the summer, just to keep connected with all of you busy gals!
:0)
Okie Dokie, I'll chat with y'all soon!
xo
Analise
Wow you are so lucky for having such an amazing collection!
Keep up with the good work and please do show us, when it`s all donne!
By the way I total relate to you,... I`m already stressing out about how to keep my kiddies occupied this Summer and they still have x2 more weeks of school before my peace and quiet will be disturbed with:
- Mummy what can I have to eat or, I`m bored...
I hope that the x6 weeks fly by!
Kisses Kisses
Debbie
xxx
Posted by: debbies-english-treasures | July 12, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Wow you are so lucky for having such an amazing collection!
Keep up with the good work and please do show us, when it`s all donne!
By the way I total relate to you,... I`m already stressing out about how to keep my kiddies occupied this Summer and they still have x2 more weeks of school before my peace and quiet will be disturbed with:
- Mummy what can I have to eat or, I`m bored...
I hope that the x6 weeks fly by!
Kisses Kisses
Debbie
xxx
Posted by: debbies-english-treasures | July 12, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Dang, Woman!~~~You ARE my hero! What a fabulous array of rainbow goodness! Good job!~~~XXOO, Beth
Posted by: elizabeth holcombe | July 10, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Your organization is so beautiful and inspiring...it makes me want to organize my messy ribbon and lace drawers too...but I know I'll just mess them up again.
Great photos...please post more when you've organized it all! :)
Posted by: Crystal | July 08, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Oh the colors are great. I have drawers filled with things that need to be organized. I think I organize more than crafting. Once my craft room is enlarged, I think I will "borrow" some of your great ideas. Beautiful eyecandy. Pat
Posted by: Pat Jochum | July 08, 2008 at 09:26 AM
I'm with you girl. Love all my time w/ my kids, but many things are back burner and they mount and mount. You're trim mountain is amazing! You can only eat an elephant a bit @ a time...
Posted by: Cami @ Heart-Shaped Rock Cottage | July 06, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Can you come and organize my studio, pretty please? I love the ribbons on the tags, they look so beautiful. Sometimes I feel like I am just collecting and not using my stuff. Do you ever feel the same?
Posted by: sherry | July 05, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Looks great!!
Posted by: Karin@creativechaos | July 05, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Good for you!! It all looks so pretty like that too, and you can see at a glance what you have instead of having to dig for it--that is gonna save you a lot of time in the long run!
Smiles, Karen
Posted by: Mrs. Kwitty | July 04, 2008 at 08:12 AM
Wow, it looks great. I have a lot off lace and ribbons too and its all in a box but this way of organising is much better.
Here in Holland we say: the eye wants something too (I hope you understand my english is not very good).
greetings
Posted by: Rosabeer | July 03, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Your organizing makes such pretty pictures. Can't wait till it's complete!
Happy 4th!
Nerissa
Posted by: Nerissa | July 03, 2008 at 07:33 PM
ooo, your organizing just happens to look so pretty! i wish mine did. happy 4th of july!
jenny
Posted by: fated follies | July 03, 2008 at 07:27 PM
Wow! It looks great! I agree, I don't know why I out off organzing so much because it makes me feel SO good when it's done... :)
Happy summer!
Joy
xo
Posted by: Joy | July 03, 2008 at 06:19 AM
Fabulous. Simply, simply fabulous. Really like the look of all of them together. Great visual appeal. Curious as to how you will "store them" once they are all completed. Will they be displayed? Put back in boxes? Do tell!
Also, so FUN to see your name and creations splattered all over Somerset Life! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Sue | July 02, 2008 at 07:02 PM
you've been busy! can you come to my house?? your ribbons and trims look great! love you......shelly
Posted by: Shelly | July 02, 2008 at 06:51 PM
Oh wow, I am not very good at organizing at all! You did a great job, good for you! It all looks so beautiful too. Pinkie Denise
Posted by: Pinkie Denise | July 02, 2008 at 05:19 PM
You have given me hope for my own organized laces, and ribbons! Thank you for your inspiration.
Susie ~ The Polka Dot Rose
Posted by: Susie~The Polka Dot Rose | July 02, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Hi Analise. Have a great summer with the kiddies! I'll check back on you once a week and see what's up. Take care. Di
Posted by: Di | July 02, 2008 at 10:59 AM
I need to do the same thing, but have been avoiding it. They all sure look beautiful wrapped up. That may be all of the inspiration I need to get mine done!
If you have a chance, stop by my blog. I'm having a giveaway. :)
Alisa
Posted by: Alisa | July 02, 2008 at 06:21 AM
My organizing never looked that gorgeous or colorful, my little bella!! Very nicely done. Hubs built me some ribbon holders and I'm already thinking something else. He's gonna shoot me for sure............sigh......
Smoochies,
Connie
Posted by: Connie | July 02, 2008 at 05:56 AM
Oh, dear! I do feel your pain! I organize ephemera and embellishments -- over and over! A job well done -- and it IS lovely!
Posted by: jeanie | July 01, 2008 at 12:02 PM
When moving into my first (non-college) apartment, I needed to purchase office gear (desk, book case, etc.). I opted for black because its "neutral" and "practical" and "classic." Unfortunately, I always feel like I'm fighting to be creative in this space because it’s so not me. Yes, it’s neutral, practical and classic. It will be functional for a future home. But I miss my 100% shabby chic life. It's not me. So my studio constantly feels too stuffy and pretty to dig-in, sprawl out, and create. In short, I envy your consistent style Analise. If I had a shabby chic office/studio (the rest of my apt. is…), I would enjoy it more and create more. I just love your style and your work!!! Thanks you for letting me live vicariously through you!
Posted by: Sweet Bean | July 01, 2008 at 10:43 AM
I love it! So inspiring to see all that yummy trim bundled up so sweetly. I'm coming over to play!!!! ;)
Posted by: Cheryl Dack | July 01, 2008 at 09:31 AM
Analise, Your trims now sorted are beautiful! The colors are so soothing to the eye! I hope you are enjoying the summer and the organization both!
*Heidi*
Posted by: Heidi Woodruff | July 01, 2008 at 06:49 AM
Oh they look so gorgeous presented like that, like chocolates in a chocolate box..no better than that because they are non fattening. Wonder if I can brave my collection to do the same but then I might be disappointed when they don't turn out the same as yours....maybe I shall just stare at your neat and tidy collection for a bit longer to motivate me...kiss noises Linda Lilly Cottage.
Posted by: Linda and Laura Lilly Cottage | July 01, 2008 at 12:34 AM
Gorgeous trims! Congratulations on Somerset!
Posted by: Ele at A bit of Pink Heaven | June 30, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Excellent job organizing. The way you put the colors together was very inspiring for me. Just lovely. Susan
Posted by: susans at black eyed susans kitchen | June 30, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Great idea to use tags! Love it! It always feels great when you get something organized.
Posted by: Clever Karen | June 30, 2008 at 07:01 PM
oooo those trims are all soooo pretty! glad you are having a good summer. we are staying busy too!
Posted by: Cindy (JunqueArt) | June 30, 2008 at 06:52 PM
I love all your pretty laces and trims. I'll bet it feels good to have them all organized.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | June 30, 2008 at 06:18 PM
Analise, I just love how your organization project is coming along. Your trims look so pretty wrapped on the shipping tags. Where are you going to keep the tags once you are all finished...in some pretty container, no doubt. I hope you show us the end result when you are all through!
xo
jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | June 30, 2008 at 05:59 PM
Oh, how pretty all your ribbons & laces look. I've been wanting to do this myself. I feel like I spend all my time organizing over & over & never have time to MAKE ANYTHING!
Posted by: Sandy | June 30, 2008 at 05:57 PM
Hi Analise...I know how you must feel, both before and after the organizing. It's very hard to have everything the way we want it, all of the time (impossible, really)...Especially those of us with little children and elderly parents to take care of (the sandwich generation)...I think I'll have a Cosmopolitan this evening!...Take care, Katie
Posted by: hazelsvintagepretties | June 30, 2008 at 05:26 PM
Wow, want to come to my house next and organize? It looks fantastic.
Posted by: Andria | June 30, 2008 at 04:41 PM
What a wonderful idea! I love how this looks ~ I know that you're loving having it all organized like this, when you're finished I'd love to see how you're going to store them....xxoo, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | June 30, 2008 at 04:28 PM
I keep looking at that one trim on the bottom row to the left with the blue polka dots! Darling! Good for you--I wish I hadn't read this post because now I can't look my craft closet in the face without feeling a little guilty & ashamed.
I also hear you on the laundry piles.
Yuck-o.
~Sadie
Posted by: Sadie Lou | June 30, 2008 at 03:52 PM
Well it all is looking much better! Whew..
Hugs, Diane
Posted by: Saturdayfinds | June 30, 2008 at 03:38 PM
Looking pretty, I hear you on the organised business, check out my latest post, might make you feel better! Rachaelxo
Posted by: Rachael | June 30, 2008 at 03:32 PM
I know what you mean!! I've been thinking about this issue, too!! Why is it so hard to organize, and so easy to get messy?!?! Your trims and ribbons are tdf, and they already look terrific!! Keep up your hard work and think of how fabulous it will be when it's all done!!
Hugs & smiles,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Hessabi | June 30, 2008 at 03:32 PM
Holy Cow! That is a whole lot of gorgeousness! I love it all! xo suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne Duda | June 30, 2008 at 03:12 PM
Yeah, I went through this last week. Organized fabric. Put things out where I could see it so I wouldn't buy duplicates. It's a constant chore if you "collect" lace and thread and stuff. I'm with ya!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 30, 2008 at 02:41 PM