Spring Cleaning Statistics from SpareFoot.com

We want to share some fun statistics gathered by SpareFoot.com (the place to find the best deals on self-storage and full-service storage). They sponsored a spring cleaning survey recently, and summarized the findings in the following infographic. While you look over these findings, ask yourself where you fall. Even though everyone has a different list of priorities (and some enjoy it more than others) it seems that most people do undertake some form of spring cleaning. So, you are not alone…is that enough motivation to get you going? So, go grab that broom and get sweeping!

Read the full article on SpareFoot.com.

Inspiration, Seasonal Organizing, Stylishly Organized

Posted April 4, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

15 Minute Challenges: Springify Your Home

Thank goodness winter is behind us and green is starting to show! It’s my favorite time of the year. New life is all around, days are longer & everything feels fresh…well maybe. If your home is feeling heavy, it’s time to Springify it and bring it out of the winter doldrums with these 15 Minute Challenges.

Switch Throws

Prep by getting on comfy clothes
Set Timer
Collect all winter throws
Wash
Fold immediately out of dryer while still warm
Take time to fold throws well, matching corners
A Queen or King sized bed is a great work surface for folding
Store on upper shelves in Linen Closet or other out of the way location
Donate over-loved throws to your local ...

Home Maintenance, Seasonal Organizing, Stylishly Organized, Tips

Posted March 21, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

I Know That Rake is in There…. Somewhere

Spring is near and you want to perk up your front door with spring flowers, but your tools are in the garage…..somewhere. If you wait for your tools to find their way out, your grass & shrubs will be so high your home will look like it is in the wilds of Africa. It’s time to dig them out.

Move cars, bikes, scooters, Razors, squiggly riding things, golf carts, strollers out of garage and away from or at the end of the driveway.
Evaluate the best storage spot in your garage for sports equipment, garden tools, household supplies, grill supplies, power tools, etc. Here is a good ...

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Posted March 1, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Unearth Your Outdoor Living Space

Spring is so near. Warmer weather, longer days and beautiful blooms will be peaking through winter before long. (The daffodils in my yard are showing spring shoots.) You’ll wake up one morning to a beautiful, warm sunny day and long to spend time in your outdoor living space.

Turning your outdoor space back into an inviting place to relax can happen. This simple list will keep you moving along the path to a beautiful space you’ll love.

Clean

Blow off outdoor patios, porches & walkways
Sweep outdoor patios, porches & walkways

Your outdoor room already looks better, but don’t stop here.

Clean outdoor flower pots
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Posted February 27, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Clean Out Your Computer!

February 13th is Clean Out Your Computer Day. It can seem like a daunting task especially if you prefer to deal with paper. But, if you can visualize the inside contents of your computer as paper, it will help you get it organized. To celebrate Clean Out Your Computer Day, the Styled & Organized team has crafted a few “15-Minute Challenges” to try all week long!

Delete Junk Emails
1. Prep by gathering cup of tea/coffee or favorite beverage and turning on your favorite music.
2. Set Timer
3. In Email program of choice,

Seasonal Organizing, Stylishly Organized, Tips, Using Technology

Posted February 13, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Un-crumple Your Linens

Bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, sheets, blankets, pillows, throws, pillow cases are so beautiful when pristinely stacked on store shelves and in magazine pages. But in your linen closet they can all be completely overwhelming. The new bed and bath items sparked moments of joy in the store. But adding them to the current stack shows how ratty the old ones have become

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Posted February 10, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Organize Now for Taxes Later!

Tax season seems so far away right now, but how many of you frantically pull together your receipts & clean up your Quicken accounts then race to your CPA or stay up all night to file your taxes. I hear a lot of groans so I’ll take that as most of you. Don’t do that this year!

Baby it’s cold outside so now’s the time to get your paperwork organized. No, it isn’t fun. It does however, have to happen. Here’s some steps to break the monster down to little [manageable?conquerable?] furry creatures.

Clean Up Categories. When was the last time you even looked at the category titles in your Quicken or other type of bookkeeping program? Well, that is too long. If the same monthly payment ...

Organizing, Seasonal Organizing, Stylishly Organized, Time Management, Tips

Posted February 3, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Where to Store Holiday Decor

We are here to help you with figuring out where to store your holiday decor. From trees, lights, and ornaments to candles, crystal and holiday pictures, this is your new go-to list!

ATTIC or GARAGE

Garland
Tree
Lights
Gift Wrap
Holiday Cards
Ornaments
Stockings
Dishes
Paper Goods
Crafts
Extra fabric

To store these types of items, we recommend selecting storage bins made of plastic with latching handles/lids so they will remain closed. We tend to enclose small items in ziploc ...

Holidays, Seasonal Organizing, Stylishly Organized

Posted January 7, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

5 Easy Steps to Packing Away the Holidays

Now that Christmas is over, those holiday decorations don’t seem to twinkle quite as brightly as when you put them up. Oh the work of taking all those decorations off the tree, off the mantle, off the house and from every nook and corner in your home. Where do you even begin to get started?!

GATHER

Go room to room gathering holiday decorations in a central area. ...

Holidays, Seasonal Organizing, Stylishly Organized, Tips

Posted January 3, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

The Twelve Days of Holiday Organizing: Organize Your Makeup for the Holidays

Organize Your Makeup for the Holidays

Sort, edit and organize your makeup drawer. Pull all of the “holiday glam” items to the forefront (i.e. your favorite red lipstick, glittered eyeshadow, and rosy blush).

For even more inspiration, click here to read our previously published blog article that will help with organizing your cosmetics drawer.

Holidays, Seasonal Organizing, Stylishly Organized

Posted December 18, 2016. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

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