Organize by Erica

So this may be an unpopular opinion in the world of organizing...but I'm actually okay with junk drawers 🙈
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I mean, there's a reason we all have a junk drawer in our house 😜
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But just because it's a junk drawer, doesn't mean it can't be organized. You can still find a home for these random odds and ends.
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That's what I did here -- just a quick refresh so that you can actually SEE what's in this drawer.
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Plus I recommend cleaning out your junk drawer every few months to get rid of old coupons, broken pens, etc.
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Organization doesn't have to be sexy; it just needs to be functional.
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I think a lot of people get caught up in the aesthetic of being organized, especially here on Instagram. Don't get me wrong, I love a pretty closet with fancy, new organizers and color coordination. But that's not realistic for most people. Most of my clients just need the space to be functional again.
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So don't let what you see on social media intimidate you. Let it inspire you to get started and get creative with your organization!
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I love tackling a good "hot mess!" And I'm so happy how the craft closet turned out for this family 🎨 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There are two kinds of people in the world: people who clean up as they cook and people who make a total mess of their kitchen and then clean up 🧽
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I clean while I cook (shocker 😆). Which one are you?
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P.S. Check out this quick spice cabinet remix I did for a client a few weeks ago. It's so much easier to bake and cook when you know where everything is!
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Raise your hand if you still have your holiday decorations on display 🙋🏽‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But it's just because I love the holidays so much 🎄❤️ I have a great system for packing and re-organizing that makes holiday clean-up a breeze when I'm ready. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So how long do you keep your decorations up?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You're never too young to learn how to organize 👶 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I remember my mom teaching me and my sister how to fold our clothes and put them away at a young age. I think we were like 8...Her lessons clearly stuck with me!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So many of us don't learn how to organize our things until we're adults (and even then it can be a struggle!). So I say teach 'em young! Give them systems that work for them now and in the future 🔑

You may be wondering why it's necessary to label open containers. Let me tell you why...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Labels gently remind us to put ONLY those items into those containers. So even if I can see that this box is full of flip-flops, the label reminds me not to put my sunglasses in there when I'm rushing around.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is especially helpful with bigger storage bins (think seasonal decorations). It's a lot easier to read a label than open a bin to see what is inside.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Labels make it super easy to stay organized as long as you stick to them (no pun intended 🤣). If you find yourself with several items that don't have a home, then it may be time to get another container. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Are you a labeller?

To all my influencers and fashionistas out there, you NEED this jewelry organizer from 💎⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Organizing accessories is one of the biggest challenges I have in client closets. How can I display everything without it looking cluttered? The answer is this behind-the-door jewelry rack 🌟⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It has more than enough storage for alllllll your jewelry and the low profile keeps it out of the way. Check out my story for the link!

New year, new closets! This is the perfect time to purge some of the things we've accumulated over the last year.
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I know most of my clients dread this kind of project, but I promise that getting started is the hardest part. Give these tips a try and let me know how it goes!
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✌️ Have a plan. Are you going to donate unwanted items? Give them to friends and family? Sell them on a second-hand site? Have bags or boxes for each of these.
✌️ If you haven't worn it in the last year, toss it or donate it (depending on its condition!)
✌️ Once it's in a bag or box, it stays there. There are no take-backs in purging!
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You know how it goes -- out with the old and in with the new ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The new year is a great time to do some purging and get rid of things that are no longer serving you or that you just don't use any more.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Did you get a new clothes over the holidays? Consider donating items you don't wear as often to make room for your new additions.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Are there pieces of decor that are no longer your style? Again, donate them or sell them online!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Often our spaces become cluttered because we hold on to things we no longer need (or really even want). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I have a whole system for keeping and purging, so if you're having trouble letting go, give me a call 📲

Have you heard of the love languages? Because mine is definitely acts of service.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It brings me so much joy to help busy moms and young professionals find peace in their homes. I LOVE doing this work. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And I absolutely LOVE how this client's closet turned out. It's open and easy to navigate so she can always find what she's looking for 🤎 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Make 👏🏽 your 👏🏽 bed 👏🏽⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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That is my number one morning routine rule. Even if everything else is out of place, you have to make your bed before starting your day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Comment a 🛏️ if you agree! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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