Monday, January 11, 2021

An Organized Print Station #Organization Ideas Blog Hop Challenge

Welcome to the January Blog Hop Challenge where you'll read a variety of ideas for getting organized. Today, we are joined by several of my blogging buddies , all of whom have a few tips and tricks for you. Be sure and pop by their sites linked here for some organization inspiration.
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January is very typically a time to get organized. It's the time of year the stores are loaded down with storage containers in every shape and size. They have conditioned us that the New Year in some way means a time to begin anew , and anew apparently means get organized. So let's do that . 

I looked up the word organize because I tend to think organized means getting my affairs in order, you know, knocking off the To Do List. 

or·gan·ize
/ˈôrɡəˌnīz/

verb
  1. 1.
    arrange into a structured whole; order.
    "organize lessons in a planned way"
    Similar:
    put in order
    order
    arrange
    sort
    sort out
    assemble
    marshal
    put straight
    group
    dispose
    classify
    collocate
    categorize
    catalog
    codify
    tabulate
    compile
    systematize
    systemize
    regulate
    regiment
    standardize
    structure
    shape
    mold
    lick/knock into shape
    pigeonhole
    triage
    methodize
    Opposite:
    jumble
    d2.
  2. make arrangements or preparations for (an event or activity); coordinate.
    "the union organized a 24-hour general strike"




I decided to showcase my recently completed version of an organized print station. I'm working in small space in my 1 bedroom condo and I do an awful lot of printing so my printer needs to be easily accessible. 

This piece of furniture came with the condo and I had been meaning to chalk paint it white for some time. 


It's a very pretty piece but I wanted something softer and white which I do not feel was accomplished with this upcycle. Read more here , about how I upcycled this piece of furniture using  furniture stamps that mimic the shabby distress look of painted wood. 

My fiance attached a power strip to the back of the furniture. For me , it 's a way to hide the horror show of cords. 
See no power cord litter. Ahhhhhh.
In desperation to create an interesting piece I stamped Coastal Bohemian on the bottom. All I see is a birch tree when I look at it, which is actually gorgeous but it is too black and white for my taste. As a piece of birch look furniture, it's dead on perfect , however , I'm considering a dark wax over the top but I'm not there yet.

I added a vintage piece of silver stemware to corral pens and highlighters and tucked in a pair of dollar store cheaters and magnifying glass .



 In front of that, I have a phone charger stand. 

I know you want me to say I have stored paper in the drawers but I would just be lying. The drawers actually store a collection of teas , candles, small platters etc. It's next to the kitchen so it works for those things.

This suites my needs very well and feels nice and organized, especially since the cords are hidden.

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With love and gratitude,

Michele



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9 comments:

  1. I'm sure organizing your print station makes a huge difference with your limited space, Michele! What a great idea to re-purpose the chest of drawers left into a lovely printer stand!

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    1. Hi Gail Thanks for the compliment. Yes it makes a difference.

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  2. I like to hide as many cords as I can too; visual neatness is important. What a great idea of use a chest of drawers for normal everyday household storage. Pinned.

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  3. I have been attaching power strips to lots of things, it has made a huge difference in how much better areas look without cords all over the place!

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  4. I love how you hid the cords. The makeover looks great and functional.

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  5. I think your upcycle is gorgeous. I wouldn’t change a thing. You’re being featured on the Little Cottage Link Party tomorrow. I hope you can stop by.

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