New Year, New Start

I absolutely cannot wait for the weekend to start.  Not because I want to kick back and relax (after all, I do have work Saturday night) but so I can start my new year off with an organizational spree.  My "office" area of my studio apartment has become a catchall for everything.  Things to file, junk mail to shred, clean laundry waiting to be put away, piles of craft supplies and half finished projects, stuff waiting to be put back in storage or photographed for my webstore...like I said, everything.

Last night, fueled by sushi and the promise of a new start, I began my cleaning spree.  Clothes were hung, suitcases from Christmas were unpacked, items of similar types were grouped together.  Annnd, most motivating of all, I started making an organizer (thanks, Pinterest!) out of an old shoe box and toilet paper and paper towel rolls.  I wrapped the box in some super cute wrapping paper I got at 70% off after the holiday (think paper bag stamped with a white Aztec print) and started installing the tubes.  I still need to go through about 5 more rolls of toilet paper to complete it, but it sure got me inpsired!  I am already picturing it holding markers and colored pencils and pens on my desk, not only making things simultaneously pretty and organized, but also putting them right at arms reach.  Most of my craft supplies currently reside on an upper shelf in the lone closet in the apartment.  I forget they're there or can find the oomph to pull out my stepladder and climb to get them.  I have a feeling that having easier access will inspire me to do a lot more crafting and keep that space clean.

I've spent the last half an hour or so rummaging through the internet for more organizational options that have a display theme to them.  Why organize cute craft supplies in a drawer out of sight when you have them out and admire their cuteness?!  And, most importantly, be inspired by their presence?  I can't wait to get going on some DIY projects and do a little purging of unnecessary items and whip my little, cozy abode into tip top shape!  Photos of the finished product will be coming soon, I'm sure!