Allow me to vent.
Pantries.
Spice racks.
Night stands.
Entertainment centers.
Junk drawers.
What do all of these have in common? They are being organized. Over organized in my opinion (junk drawer - irony?).
Maybe you haven't noticed my lack of posting on the blog or Facebook but I've been wrestling with this for some time. I started Divine Order to bring my enjoyment of organization to others' lives but now with organization becoming a fad, I'm not sure what to do.
Organizing is the new hoarding. Seriously, I think there needs
to be a reality show on people that over organize their
houses...offices...cars....I'm just as guilty in this department. Hello,
I follow every organization blog I can find and Pinterest organization
ideas. BUT I'm practical. My outlook is to make spaces easy to use with out buying every little organizing tub and basket out there. I actually preach against it. What's the purpose of organizing your stuff then buying new stuff to put the stuff in?! Do you see the problem? Too much stuff! I organize to limit that kind of thing. We really don't need it. Really. When I go into closets the first thing I ask as I start purging is, do you need this? Want, yes. Need? Think about it...
Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with a kitchen pantry having color coordinated baskets or bathroom drawers lines with mini trays to hold each item, but do you really need that? Does having those containers and trays make you happier? Or does it make your stuff look better? Does it make those items function any better? My perspective in a space is to make it easier to find an item when you need it. Not prettier.
What happens to that time and money spent organizing only to discover the newest item you bought won't fit into your system? Hmm? If you're going to buy something new toss or donate an older item. Whether that be clothes, shoes (weakness!), DVDs, furniture, etc.
Okay that's my soap box. Some may think I'm crazy (you just don't want to give up those hairbrushes!) but maybe this is giving others something to think about.
You're more than welcome to contact me to consult about organizing. Despite this rant, I still enjoy doing it. I just go about it differently.
