So, I'm supposed to be getting a fake "dressing room" in our giant closet. It's slow goings. The other day, however, I got a little mirror in there, so there is progress! I am in need of a much nicer one, though. Something, err, larger.
Because however lovely it is, to find something halfway suitable for 1$, it is only halfway suitable. Actually, it's not even really anything good. But enough to pretend with for now.
I also had a nice revelation. Well, a continuation of a revelation.
Pretty dishware does not need to stay in the kitchen.
I have my cup of hair accessories in the bathroom - which is working out quite nicely, other than the bobby pins fall to the bottom while the elastics remain on top.
And now, we have a corningware in the closet!
Err, dressing room, not closet.
You see it here, holding my nail polish.
Granted, it's not on of my favourites. It has some pretty white, blue, and yellow floral stuff going on. It's just the right height, though, to hold and still be able to see the colours.
Oh, and the cup in the dish. That has jewelery.
Which I need to wear more often.
I need a bigger dresser. To put more stuff on.
And a light. Because the one in the closet is terrible.
And a great mirror. Of course they had the perfect thing at Ikea, but it sadly could not come home with us when we went.
Someday.
xoxo, Jess (you seriously can never have too much vintage dishware, can you?)
Showing posts with label Organizing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Organizing. Show all posts
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Sufficient Things
Labels:
Closet,
Corningware,
Dresser,
Dressing Room,
Mirror,
Nail Polish,
Organizing
Monday, January 21, 2013
Well That Did Not Go As Planned
Ohhhh goodness, Internets, today has been a day. Let's not get into the details, because I want this to be a happy place, but let's just settle with the fact that today has grueling. And move on.
There is a lovely blog I follow, A Thrifty Mrs, that is having a nice series on Organisation. Today, *day 5* was about the bathroom. And how to think about where you put things, instead of just putting them where they fit.
Our bathroom is, well, D's bathroom, that I have some space in. It really is. That's how it goes moving into someone else's house, so I've been told. There are things in there that I don't know how they belong (belonged) to, and I'm fairly certain I don't want to know. Nor do I really want to know how long they've been in there!
So, I decided to tell D that the Internets (yes, you dear) were telling me to take everything out of the bathroom. Because that's what Thrifty Mrs said to do. Take it all out and decide if it's something you actually need to do. For some reason, that was silly to D. So, needless to say, everything did not come out of the bathroom as planned.
I did however make do with what I figured was acceptable for the time being.
We started out with this.
This is all I really worked with. There are also two drawers and two more cupboards. One drawer is D's, with random shaver bits in it. The drawer on my side had...things that belong to people no longer here. Which I chucked. As with the things in my side of the cupboard that weren't mine (goodbye old and random almost empty bottle of shampoo!).
So, with an empty drawer, all my hair stuff is inside.
That left the counter nice and almost empty. Moved the medicines from both sides of the counter to their respective cupboards. And proceeded to rearrange my side based on what was used most frequently.
The pink-ish flowery cup holds hair-ties and bobbypins - for easy use and removal. And it's pretty, and why not have pretty things in use? I don't remember which vintage store I got it at, but it claims to be hand-painted from Japan. It is very iridescent in the inside, and the flowers do look hand-painted, but all I care about is it's pretty and serves a good purpose.
My makeup bag (top shelf in the cupboard) is far too large, I really need to downsize, but like the stripes on this one too much!
And I'll share D's side of the counter, so he doesn't feel left out.
Much better.
I have a feeling, if I tried the coffee-table-under-parts I'd get the same reaction.
I do, however, suggest (if you're not already!) tuning into Thrifty Mrs' series if you have the chance. Like I said, she's only on day 5, and she's very good at what she does. It's called "15 Days to an Organised New You" and I think you will like it (she's also on Pinterest!)!
xoxo, Jess (who really doesn't want to know what is in the bathroom cupboards anyway, she supposes)
There is a lovely blog I follow, A Thrifty Mrs, that is having a nice series on Organisation. Today, *day 5* was about the bathroom. And how to think about where you put things, instead of just putting them where they fit.
Our bathroom is, well, D's bathroom, that I have some space in. It really is. That's how it goes moving into someone else's house, so I've been told. There are things in there that I don't know how they belong (belonged) to, and I'm fairly certain I don't want to know. Nor do I really want to know how long they've been in there!
So, I decided to tell D that the Internets (yes, you dear) were telling me to take everything out of the bathroom. Because that's what Thrifty Mrs said to do. Take it all out and decide if it's something you actually need to do. For some reason, that was silly to D. So, needless to say, everything did not come out of the bathroom as planned.
I did however make do with what I figured was acceptable for the time being.
We started out with this.
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No clue why there is a screwdriver there. Nor why it's on my side of the sink. |
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...yes that is a wire coathanger. No I do not know why it was in the cupboard under the sink. |
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D's side off the sink. Screwdriverless. |
So, with an empty drawer, all my hair stuff is inside.
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With the label from my hair dye inside as well - so I can't forget when it comes time to re-do the colour! |
The pink-ish flowery cup holds hair-ties and bobbypins - for easy use and removal. And it's pretty, and why not have pretty things in use? I don't remember which vintage store I got it at, but it claims to be hand-painted from Japan. It is very iridescent in the inside, and the flowers do look hand-painted, but all I care about is it's pretty and serves a good purpose.
My makeup bag (top shelf in the cupboard) is far too large, I really need to downsize, but like the stripes on this one too much!
And I'll share D's side of the counter, so he doesn't feel left out.
Much better.
I have a feeling, if I tried the coffee-table-under-parts I'd get the same reaction.
I do, however, suggest (if you're not already!) tuning into Thrifty Mrs' series if you have the chance. Like I said, she's only on day 5, and she's very good at what she does. It's called "15 Days to an Organised New You" and I think you will like it (she's also on Pinterest!)!
xoxo, Jess (who really doesn't want to know what is in the bathroom cupboards anyway, she supposes)
Labels:
Bathroom,
Blog Series,
Blogging,
Cleaning,
Counters,
Cupboards,
Drawers,
Links,
Organizing,
Pictures
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Disappointment and Successes. Yes. Together.
Dear Internets, who have led me astray, I have acquired a curling iron.
Therefore, I tried victory rolls.
I was not successful. I spent a solid 45 minutes last night trying, and then still more time this morning. The only real successful thing I got out of it was this.
It's not much, and it certainly isn't a victory roll. However,it really isn't too terrible. It's hard to take a picture of, and whatnot, but hopefully you get the idea.
And that picture was taken as I type this with the webcam on my laptop. Again, not the best, at all, but the concept is there.
But still, nowhere near victory rolls. I even watched youtube videos on my phone, curling iron and hairspray in hand! And no success. My hair is too flat and thin. I think I need mousse. Would that help any? Internets, I have no idea, and you made it all look so easy. Shame on you!
Oh I forgive you Internets, no shames on you, it isn't your fault really. Just all your fabulous people have built-in-awesome hair, ready-made for this type of thing. Mine is not.
Such is my luck.
And yes, it is covered in hairspray. It's managed to stay all day. I got the extreme hold variety, or whatever it is, number 10, super duper strong. So not only is my hair up and pinned in place and still not correct, it's all crunchy. Lovely. Ya, no, not quite.
The rest of the day (well, the bulk of the day) was spent cleaning. The bathroom got done (finally - been meaning to do that for far too long) and D did the closet. Well, his part of the closet. And the mattress is finally out!
This is the final result. For now.
There's a dresser in my closet! Who'd'a "thunk" it was possible?!?!? Not I!
It, however, is not storing clothes.
The bottom drawer has all of my "boy" t-shirts in it. You know, the type that have Batman symbols and Family Guy and whatnot on them. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with them, but I'm not planning on wearing them, but want to make a project with them. I've considered doing a fake quilt - but that won't be until after I get a sewing machine.
The second drawer has craft supplies in it. Of all varieties. Basically, the catch-all drawer of my crafting life.
The top drawer has projects that I've started that I'm not super fond of but would like to finish but aren't near the top of any list of things I'm working on.
Then there's a gym-type bag next to it in the corner that contains two started blankets that I'm nowhere in the mood to work on.
That's my crafty life. I start things and then get bored - or find something wayyyy better to work on.
Meanwhile, because of this clean out, the rest of the house is in shambles.
The living room pile has less stuff in it, at least? It's just grown in floor-real-estate.
And the bedroom/desk pile has lost a dresser! But it is, also, far too messy to be anywhere near done.
There's lots left I want to do with these spaces. Just not sure exactly how to start them. Hrm, imagine that, Internets, I'm not sure how to start something.
Ain't that backwards!
xoxo, Jess (who really just wants a nap - but doesn't want to sacrifice made-up hair)
Therefore, I tried victory rolls.
I was not successful. I spent a solid 45 minutes last night trying, and then still more time this morning. The only real successful thing I got out of it was this.

It's not much, and it certainly isn't a victory roll. However,it really isn't too terrible. It's hard to take a picture of, and whatnot, but hopefully you get the idea.
And that picture was taken as I type this with the webcam on my laptop. Again, not the best, at all, but the concept is there.
But still, nowhere near victory rolls. I even watched youtube videos on my phone, curling iron and hairspray in hand! And no success. My hair is too flat and thin. I think I need mousse. Would that help any? Internets, I have no idea, and you made it all look so easy. Shame on you!
Oh I forgive you Internets, no shames on you, it isn't your fault really. Just all your fabulous people have built-in-awesome hair, ready-made for this type of thing. Mine is not.
Such is my luck.
And yes, it is covered in hairspray. It's managed to stay all day. I got the extreme hold variety, or whatever it is, number 10, super duper strong. So not only is my hair up and pinned in place and still not correct, it's all crunchy. Lovely. Ya, no, not quite.
The rest of the day (well, the bulk of the day) was spent cleaning. The bathroom got done (finally - been meaning to do that for far too long) and D did the closet. Well, his part of the closet. And the mattress is finally out!
This is the final result. For now.
There's a dresser in my closet! Who'd'a "thunk" it was possible?!?!? Not I!
It, however, is not storing clothes.
The bottom drawer has all of my "boy" t-shirts in it. You know, the type that have Batman symbols and Family Guy and whatnot on them. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with them, but I'm not planning on wearing them, but want to make a project with them. I've considered doing a fake quilt - but that won't be until after I get a sewing machine.
The second drawer has craft supplies in it. Of all varieties. Basically, the catch-all drawer of my crafting life.
The top drawer has projects that I've started that I'm not super fond of but would like to finish but aren't near the top of any list of things I'm working on.
Then there's a gym-type bag next to it in the corner that contains two started blankets that I'm nowhere in the mood to work on.
That's my crafty life. I start things and then get bored - or find something wayyyy better to work on.
Meanwhile, because of this clean out, the rest of the house is in shambles.
The living room pile has less stuff in it, at least? It's just grown in floor-real-estate.
And the bedroom/desk pile has lost a dresser! But it is, also, far too messy to be anywhere near done.
There's lots left I want to do with these spaces. Just not sure exactly how to start them. Hrm, imagine that, Internets, I'm not sure how to start something.
Ain't that backwards!
xoxo, Jess (who really just wants a nap - but doesn't want to sacrifice made-up hair)
Labels:
Bedroom,
Cleaning,
Closet,
Craft Supplies,
Curling Iron,
Desk,
Dresser,
Hair,
Hair Spray,
Living Room,
Organizing,
Victory Rolls,
Youtube Videos
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Reverse Psychology, Loves
Dear Internets,
You may be wondering why my first entry to your pretty face was a disgusting picture of my bedroom. Well, I'll explain. You see, there's a theory I heard in high school - you earn crap grades first semester, so then the rest of the year, when you actually try and get better grades, it seems like you've improved. Even though you were really slacking off at first.
Now, dears, I am not "slacking off" as it happens. I'm just terrible at keeping house. I'll show you around some more here shortly, and with more images, I assure you.
But, I want to share, oh internets, what a sad state I am truly in. And then share with you what a lovely state I *wish* I was in. And then plaster all over your face the middle ground I end up upon. That's how this is going to work, I imagine!
Now, let me introduce to you the reason the clothes were all over the floor...It's because, you won't believe this, internets, the closet looked like this:
Which, dear internets, is a huge improvement. You cannot see it, but you can actually STEP into it now! Like, walk! Without stepping on anything! And my clothes that are on the top shelves are organized into stacks, I promise!
There is a box on the right for tanktops, a box in the middle for unmentionables (underwear, I suppose you could say), and the box on top for socks. Then a stack for pants, pajamas, and skirts.
Internets, can I ask you something? WHY is it I feel the need to hang on to FOUR different pairs of sunglasses?! This amazes me. I live in OREGON. It RAINS here, 9 months out of the year. Sunglasses are really only useful from the months of April (if we're lucky!) till September (again, if we're lucky), so why FOUR?
...well, I'm not sure either, honestly! But, there you go.
Until we meet again, which I'm sure will be shortly, because I have multiple other things I need to share with you! Oh I've got a list and everything! Yes, internets, I'm actually making a list of things I want to share with you! You ought to feel special!
xoxo, Jess (who is honestly planning her next three posts as she types this)
You may be wondering why my first entry to your pretty face was a disgusting picture of my bedroom. Well, I'll explain. You see, there's a theory I heard in high school - you earn crap grades first semester, so then the rest of the year, when you actually try and get better grades, it seems like you've improved. Even though you were really slacking off at first.
Now, dears, I am not "slacking off" as it happens. I'm just terrible at keeping house. I'll show you around some more here shortly, and with more images, I assure you.
But, I want to share, oh internets, what a sad state I am truly in. And then share with you what a lovely state I *wish* I was in. And then plaster all over your face the middle ground I end up upon. That's how this is going to work, I imagine!
Now, let me introduce to you the reason the clothes were all over the floor...It's because, you won't believe this, internets, the closet looked like this:
Now, I dunno about you, but it doesn't look too inviting in there, does it? No, not in the slightest.
Internets, don't laugh, but yes that is a mattress in our closet. When combining two separate households into one, I hear these things happen. We just haven't disposed of the manly mattress yet. We are keeping mine, because I have a fancy knock-off TempurPedic variety, that is quite comfy and new, while his is old-fashioned-boxed-spring-variety and rather old. So yes, his mattress is in the closet for now. And so is everything else apparently!
After some magic fairy dust, clothing being purged (mine only), and the walkway cleared and my crappity-crap cleared up, here is the finished article:
There is a box on the right for tanktops, a box in the middle for unmentionables (underwear, I suppose you could say), and the box on top for socks. Then a stack for pants, pajamas, and skirts.
So, of course, clearing out the closet helped me find things I forgot I had, so the desk situation has not improved much:
However, I can walk up to it! So, there is that.Internets, can I ask you something? WHY is it I feel the need to hang on to FOUR different pairs of sunglasses?! This amazes me. I live in OREGON. It RAINS here, 9 months out of the year. Sunglasses are really only useful from the months of April (if we're lucky!) till September (again, if we're lucky), so why FOUR?
...well, I'm not sure either, honestly! But, there you go.
Until we meet again, which I'm sure will be shortly, because I have multiple other things I need to share with you! Oh I've got a list and everything! Yes, internets, I'm actually making a list of things I want to share with you! You ought to feel special!
xoxo, Jess (who is honestly planning her next three posts as she types this)
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